The New Zealand-born British actress, best known for her performances as grifter Sophie Devereaux on the 2008-12 TNT television series, comes clean with her cancer diagnosis via X, formerly Twitter.
- Mar 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gina Bellman has come clean with her health issues in the wake of Kate Middleton's cancer reveal. After showing support to the Princess of Wales on social media, the "Leverage" star informed her online devotees that she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023.
"Catherine The Princess of Wales displayed such composure and grace today in her heartbreaking announcement," the 57-year-old wrote on X, formerly Twitter, over the weekend. "Hoping her treatment is successful and also for a kinder world."
In a follow-up tweet, Gina divulged, "I myself underwent treatment for Breast Cancer last summer. Until now- I didn't have the courage to go publiic." She went on to note, "8 months on I'm back in stilettos and filming 14 hour days. For those undergoing treatment right now- there is light at the end of this tunnel."
On Sunday, Gina turned back on X to thank her fans for their prayers and support. "Thank you all for the [love] I do think the Leverage world is a little cocoon of kindness xx," she noted.
Kate's diagnosis has come as a shock to both the royal family and the public. The royal shared her story in a video message, revealing that she had been undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer following an abdominal surgery in January.
"This of course came as a huge shock," she stated. "It has taken us time to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louie in a way that's appropriate for them and to reassure them that I'm going to be okay. I said to Them, I am well, and getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal."
She also highlighted the unwavering support of her husband, Prince William, and the love and kindness shown by the public. She said, "Having William by my side is a great source of comfort."
The type of cancer Kate was diagnosed with remains unclear. A Kensington Palace source said they "will not be sharing any further private medical information," adding that "the Princess has a right to medical privacy, as we all do."
