‘Sex Education’ star Ncuti Gatwa recalls dealing with depression before finding fame

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“Rejection became unbearable. Auditions weren’t just acting jobs, they were lifelines" Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa has recalled the time he developed depression before finding fame in the hit Netflix show.

Writing in The Big Issue, the actor, who plays Eric Effiong in the comedy series, discussed being homeless and how it played a part in affecting his mental health.

Recalling the moment he realised he was homeless, Gatwa said: “One friend gave me money towards paying off the prior month’s rent and offered to let me move into their spare room rent free for a while. “Great, I thought.

An opportunity to get back on my feet and start paying people back. “On moving-in day, he changed his mind. As I was standing on the street with my