The Sun alleged that the 19-year-old smoked a ‘strong smelling’ hand-rolled cigarette in her car with a friend.An eyewitness told the paper: ‘She had the window open and the smell was really strong.
I couldn’t believe she was doing it while driving.’This alleged incident coupled with the contract issues is what has landed that actress in trouble.In a 2011 interview with The Stage, Maisie spoke about how the soap’s team had helped her deal with fame saying: ‘The EastEnders people are very supportive.’During her time on the soap, she has been shortlisted for several awards and won Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress at the 2009 British Soap Awards.
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