Christine McGuinness has told fans she is 'struggling' as she gave an insight into how she is impacted by autism. The model has been flooded with praise in recent weeks following the release of her first solo documentary.
06.03.2023 - 10:37 / ok.co.uk
As a teenager Christine McGuinness was sexually abused, developed an eating disorder and spent her nights praying she wouldn’t wake up in the morning. Now in her new BBC documentary Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism, the TV star has discovered her story isn’t unusual among women with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Since she was diagnosed age 33, Christine’s life has changed for the better but she can’t help wondering if an earlier diagnosis could have saved her from the turbulent and bewildering heartbreak of her teenage years.
On the show Christine unearths some shocking stories and statistics about what it means to be an autistic woman. One of the starkest statistics she encounters is a 2016 study which found autistic women are 13 times more likely to take their own lives than neurotypical women. Autistic women are also more frequently victims of sexual and domestic abuse and, according to doctors at the National Specialist Eating Disorders Service at London’s top Maudsley Hospital, 35 per cent of the women they treat meet the diagnostic criteria for ASD.
Christine developed an eating disorder at high school and was sexually abused by a family friend from aged nine to 13, before being raped by a boy from her school when she was a teenager. “I had been sexually abused,” reveals Christine. “I was raped.
Christine McGuinness has told fans she is 'struggling' as she gave an insight into how she is impacted by autism. The model has been flooded with praise in recent weeks following the release of her first solo documentary.
Paddy McGuinness has given a rare, and brilliantly honest, insight into life as a dad-of-three as he continues to live with ex-wife Christine McGuinness in their Cheshire home. The comedian and presenter was on The One Show on Thursday night (March 23) to chat about his new Channel 4 show, Tempting Fortune.
Christine McGuinness gave fans a glimpse into her sweaty workouts earlier this week and now she's flashed her toned torso as she prepared for an important day at work. The model returned to Instagram on Thursday (March 22) after being surprised by best pal Chelcee Grimes.
Christine McGuinness had some frank words for her followers after she displayed her gym-honed figure during a sweaty workout. The mum-of-three showed off her physical strength as she hit the gym in her Cheshire home, which she still shares with ex-husband Paddy McGuinness.
Christine McGuinness appears to have impressed fans with her quads after showing off her toned pins on social media. The model took to Instagram over the weekend as she shared her joy at another Mother's Day with her three children before celebrating her birthday
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Christine McGuinness has recently decided to fly solo in terms of her career, and has been busy filming a new documentary called Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism.The doc - which aired on Wednesday 15 March - saw the model and autism campaigner reveal how the developmental disability is often ignored and misunderstood in women and girls, leading to thousands being undiagnosed. Both Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine joined forces last year and filmed another documentary on the topic for the BBC, titled Our Family And Autism.
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Paddy McGuinness said he was "very proud" of his ex-wife Christine as her documentary on autism aired on Wednesday evening. In the moving film, Christine McGuinness: Unmasking my Autism air on the BBC, the 34 year old opened up about receiving her diagnosis in her thirties. Christine learnt of her health news while making a documentary with Paddy about living with their three children, Penelope and Leo, nine, and Felicity, six.
Christine McGuinness' first solo documentary as she lifted the lid on living with autism was met with a flood of praise within minutes of the hard-hitting programme starting on BBC One. The mum-of-three explored how the developmental disorder in women and girls has been ignored and misunderstood by science and society, and viewers flocked to applaud the powerful watch.
Christine McGuinness has gone it alone as she presents her first solo documentary. The model and autism campaigner spent last year filming her new film which will see her reveal how autism in women and girls has been ignored and misunderstood by science and society, leaving thousands of women undiagnosed.
Christine McGuinness told her loyal followers that it's 'D day' as she shared her hopes ahead of them seeing her first big project since splitting from her husband Paddy McGuinness. The model and autism campaigner has filmed her first solo documentary which will see her reveal how autism in women and girls has been ignored and misunderstood by science and society, leaving thousands of women undiagnosed.
BreAnna Bell Garrett Hedlund has been cast in a recurring guest role in Taylor Sheridan’s forthcoming “Bass Reeves” series set at Paramount+, Variety has learned exclusively. He’ll portray Garrett Montgomery, a so-called posse man of the era who Bass hires for his riding know-how and expertise of the area. She joins previously announced stars including lead and executive producer David Oyelowo, and series regulars Lauren E. Banks, Demi Singleton, Forrest Goodluck and Barry Pepper. Dennis Quaid and Grantham Coleman will also appear in recurring roles. Hedlund can currently be seen in Paramount+’s “Tulsa King” and will next star in the film “The Tutor,” which is scheduled March 24th theater release. He recently completed production on the films “Desperation Road” opposite Mel Gibson and “The Marsh King’s Daughter,” co-starring Ben Mendelson and Daisy Ridley. His other credits include Lee Daniels’ “Mudbound,” “On the Road,” “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” “Mojave,” “Inside Llewyn Davis,” “Pan,” “Unbroken,” “Tron: Legacy,” and “Country Strong.”
With her model looks, pristine mansion and successful TV career, Christine McGuinness has come a long way from the council estate where she grew up. What makes it all the more remarkable is that she spent the first 33 years of her life unaware that she has autism.
Christine McGuinness has revealed she and estranged husband Paddy still haven't told their children they've split up. It's been eight months since 34 year old model Christine and TV presenter Paddy, 49, announced that they were ending their marriage after 15 years together, with the couple both posting a joint statement to Instagram. But Christine has now revealed that the two parents still have yet to tell their three children – twins Leo and Penelope, nine, and younger daughter Felicity, six – about their breakup as they're determined for things to stay as normal as possible for the children.
Former ITV star of the Real Housewives of Cheshire Christine McGuinness has made a major life announcement. Eight months after her split from fellow ITV star Paddy McGuinness, the model and mum-of-three has well and truly come into her own.
Christine And The Queens has announced a new album ‘PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE’ and shared the first taster from the record.The album, which is the follow up to last year’s LP ‘Redcar les adorables étoiles’, is set to be released on on 9 June via Because Music in 3xLP, CD and digital formats. You can pre-order/pre-save the album here.Chris has also shared new single ‘To Be Honest’, which you can listen to and watch the video below.Speaking about the album, Chris said: “This new record is the second part of an operatic gesture that also encompassed 2022’s ‘Redcar les adorables étoiles’. Taking inspiration from the glorious dramaturgy of Tony Kushner’s iconic play, Angels in America, Redcar felt colourful and absurd like Prior sent to his insane dream-space.“The follow-up PARANOÏA, ANGELS, TRUE LOVE is a key towards heart-opening transformation, a prayer towards the self – the one that breathes through all the loves it is made of.
Christine McGuinness has made an admission about 'loving herself' after being overjoyed at getting the 'best compliment ever' from her children. The model has had quite the week following the release of her first children's book which saw her return to TV for the first time in a while.
Christine McGuinness has opened up about her marriage split from Paddy admitting she was "unhappy" and "stayed with him for too long" as her autism made it difficult for her to walk away. A new BBC documentary brought the separation of the stars to the forefront.