Danniella Westbrook says ‘I wasted years hating myself’ as she opens up about addiction

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DANIELLA Westbrook has been rushed to hospital with the bloodstream infection Septicemia. The 48-year-old star, long remembered for her performances as EastEnders' Sam Mitchell, suffered a "sudden health shock".

Danniella Westbrook has taken to Instagram to show off her new nose after surgery which saw doctors attempt to reconstruct her face. The former EastEnders actress gave a cheeky smirk to the camera as she posed with her arm in her blonde hair, her wrist adorned with gold bangles.

Danniella Westbrook has opened up about her past and revealed that she constantly felt like she was ‘hating herself’ whilst addicted to cocaine.

DANNIELLA Westbrook is "fuming" she's still bedridden with a mystery illness, forcing her to pull out of an event. The 48-year-old first sparked concern among her fans last week when she said she wasn't feeling well.

Danniella Westbrook has shared new updates on her mystery health battle as she remains laid up sick in bed.The 48-year-old first sparked concern among her fans last week when she shared she wasn't feeling well. The former EastEnders star took to social media after revealing she is too poorly to leave the house after developing a blood infection.

Danniella Westbrook showed off her new face as she discussed her battle with addiction. The 48-year-old shared a teaser from an upcoming podcast alongside Paul Danan and Jumpin Jack Frost – admitting she “wasted years of her life.” The heart-breaking clip features Danniella saying: “It’s taken me 48 years to get to that point and I can’t say I’ll be there tomorrow “The worst thing I have down is throwing my life away, hating myself, the years I have wasted not liking the person I am.” The former addict is currently undergoing operations to get her rib implanted in her face after drugs left her with crumbling bones and a collapsed jaw and cheekbone.

DANNIELLA Westbrook daughter Jodie Jenkins has responded to her plans to pose naked in new racy glamour shots. Former EastEnders star Danniella recently revealed she'd been approached by a US company to appear in some steamy new photoshoots.

Danniella Westbrook was another celebrity who just couldn't get enough of the warm weather across the UK over the weekend.The 48-year-old former EastEnders star was feeling as though a holiday was needed after enjoying some Great Britsih sunshine on Saturday.Dreaming about a heat-infused adventure, she scanned through her archives to dish up a scorching-hot offering for her loyal legion of Instagram fans.The mum-of-two recalled a trip to remote and deserted location where she enjoyed herself while riding a two humped camel.Looking unrecognisable, Danniella wowed as she showcased her toned body and rippling abs as she modelled a salmon coloured bikini.Showing off her fun side, the TV star reached her arms up high in the air - proving that she didn't need to hold on to maintain balance.Her skin with glowing a radiant bronze colour and her highlighted blonde locks looked fabulous in a choppy bob-cut style.To complete her holiday vibe, the ex-soap star popped on a cool pair of oval shaped shades.Along with the blast-from-the-past image, Danniella included a cryptic caption which read: "Don't give me the hump #Idontsugarcoatit."Danniella ensured that her comments were deactivated but that didn't stop masses of her adoring fans 'hitting' the heart button to show their appreciation.Meanwhile, over on the Albert Square actress's story, she explained that the post was shared because she was in desperate need of a holiday.Sharing the "new post" with her 93,000 followers, the star who was better known for her role as Sam Mitchell on the popular BBC programme insisted: "I need a holiday for like six months, somewhere fabulous." Earlier this week, Danniella alarmed her social media fans after announcing she'd been left bed bound

DANNIELLA Westbrook cut a sassy figure as she rode a camel in a hot pink bikini. The former EastEnders actress, 48, uploaded the stylish throwback snap to her Instagram page, with the witty caption: "Don’t give me the hump." Giving her post full attitude, she added the hashtag: "#idontsugarcoatit." Danniella, who played Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, looked expertly balanced as she wrapped her tanned legs around the animal while flipping her blonde locks over a shoulder.

Danniella Westbrook has sparked concern after taking to social media to reveal that she’s suffering with a blood infection. Announcing the news on Twitter yesterday, Friday 13 May, the former EastEnders star penned: “Another beautiful day missed in bed sick with this blood infection”. Danniella, 48, who recently got engaged to her toyboy boyfriend, has since been inundated with well wishes by her followers.

Danniella Westbrook fans have been left concerned after the former EastEnders actress revealed that she is 'bed bound' from a blood infection.The actress and mum of two, 46, who played Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, shared the news on her Twitter account, saying that she was too ill to leave the house after developing the infection.The post read: "Another beautiful day missed in bed sick with this blood infection."Fans took to social media to share their concerns and to send their best wishes to the star, with one saying: "Feel better soon hun sending hugs xxx"A second commented: "I'm sorry to hear you are not well I hope you are feeling much better very soon, sending all my best wishes to you."Former EastEnders actor John Patridge, who played Christina Clarke in the soap, also said: "Oh honey...feel better x"Danniella Westbrook recently underwent facial reconstructive surgery, and it is reported that she needs five operations in total to correct her 'collapsing' face, due to a previous drug addiction and osteoporosis.The actress has previously said that she needs the surgery to "survive" and that it isn’t for "vanity" but purely for health reasons after her septum had collapsed.She was previously rushed to intensive care just before Christmas after a cold left her unable to breathe as a result of built up fluid, and after speaking to doctors at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, she was offered the facial reconstructive surgery.Before her most recent social media post, the actress had recently wowed fans on social media, after showing off glam snaps where she was wearing a black dress and Burberry scarf, in a nod to her love of the brand.In a now-infamous snap from over 20 years ago, she was dressed head-to-toe in Burberry,

Danniella Westbrook has sparked curiosity amongst her fans after she shared a cryptic Instagram post about "toxic people". The former EastEnders star took to her social media account to tease that "the tables are turning" in a meme as she said goodnight to her followers.

Daniella Westbrook was glowing as she showed off her new nose during a cosy dinner with pals.The former Eastenders actor, 48, enjoyed a meal in London's Soho with two friends at the weekend. Sharing a snap on Instagram, the mum-of-two looked stunning and appeared happy, healthy and in good spirits following the latest reconstructive operation on her face. "Impromptu dinner @oldcomptonbrasserie with friends @mrmarkbyron @chrismforde gotta love a sunny Sunday in soho #friends" she posted.

EastEnders actress Danniella Westbrook has shared a mysterious message on her Instagram story.The 48-year-old, known for her role as Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, shared a quote on her profile which simply featured large white text on a black background.The motivational message urged fans to “distance themselves” if they feel “bad energy” from something.The note read: “Sometimes to get in front, you have to just do you and keep it moving, people.

Danniella Westbrook's daughter Jodie Jenkins has opened up about her EastEnders star mum's upcoming nuptials to her fiancé David. Former EastEnders actress Danniella, 48, is set to marry toyboy David, 28, after he is released from prison, which could be as early as next year.The pair met a few years ago in Spain and they continued to have a “tumultuous” on and off relationship, before breaking up just before David went to prison in 2019.They have since reunited and are now set to marry.