Tina O’Brien has publicly praised her daughter Scarlett Thomas for her exceptional singing talent as the teenager opted to forego her GCSE exams in favor of pursuing a music career. The renowned actress from Coronation Street shared a video of 16-year-old Scarlett performing a rendition of Tate McRae’s track, Tit For Tat, on her Instagram account.
Expressing her pride, Tina, aged 42, shared, “Scarlett’s voice is truly remarkable; it gives me chills and evokes deep emotions. She possesses an incredible blend of power and emotion in one beautiful individual. Witnessing her evolution into her unique musical style is truly enchanting.”
Scarlett frequently posts singing videos on TikTok and has expressed her aspirations to follow the successful path of her well-known family members in the entertainment industry. Opting out of her exams, Scarlett entered the acting realm, making her TV debut in 2023 on the BBC series Waterloo Road, portraying the character Izzy, who is the daughter of her real-life uncle, Adam Thomas. Notably, Scarlett’s family includes her father, Ryan, a fellow Corrie star, and her uncle Scott Thomas, known for his appearance on Love Island.
Despite her burgeoning career, Ryan emphasizes that Scarlett is not receiving preferential treatment due to her family connections. Scarlett has amassed a substantial social media following, with projections suggesting she could earn up to £2 million before reaching the age of 18. Her TikTok video, which garnered nearly three million views, and her substantial followings on TikTok and Instagram, with 204,000 and 142,000 followers respectively, depict her growing popularity. Scarlett also frequently features on the social media platforms of her famous family members, including Ryan’s former TOWIE star fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh.
PR expert Lynn Carratt highlighted the Thomas family’s adept use of social media to enhance their careers, leveraging each member’s talents effectively. She noted Scarlett’s evident talent and predicted a promising future for the family’s younger generation in the entertainment industry.
Ryan has defended Scarlett’s career choice, emphasizing her hard work and talent in securing acting opportunities. He stressed that Scarlett has had to prove her capabilities like any other performer and has not received special treatment based on her family name.
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