Helen Flanagan is undoubtedly gorgeous, and she never seems shy in front of the camera.
Helen Flanagan says she's insecure and hides behind her looks. Copyright [Rex]However, Helen Flanagan has revealed that she's actually really insecure, and says that she 'hides behind' her looks.
Speaking to the Mail Online, Helen Flanagan explained: "I know I can come across as vain, but I hide behind my looks, because if I think people aren’t taking me seriously, I may as well look nice. It makes me feel more confident because I’m quite insecure in a lot of ways."
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The former I'm a Celebrity contestant admitted that she can be self conscious and even recently went on a diet - despite the fact that she looked amazing in the jungle in an array of bikinis.
Helen Flanagan has said she's insecure. Copyright [Helen Flanagan]However, the stunning actress and model went on to reveal that she's tired of being judged by her looks, and hates being seen as a bimbo.
She said: "People want to make me out as this brainless airhead with big boobs. It really grates and hurts so much. I absolutely hate it,’ says Helen, 22, baby blues widening with anger. ‘I can be a bit ditzy and dizzy, but I feel very misunderstood. How dare people say I’m stupid?"
Helen Flanagan and her boyfriend Scott Sinclair. Copyright [Helen Flanagan]Poor Helen's had a lot to deal with recently, including a rumoured split from her long-term boyfriend, Scott Sinclair, because she was 'too clingy'.
However, Helen dismissed the claims that they'd broken up by tweeting the headline alongside the caption: "HILAR."
Well that clears that up, then.