'Topless modelling never aligned with me': inside Everyone’s Seen My Tits, the play by a former page 3 model

As she brings her memoir to the Edinburgh festival, Keeley Hazell talks about trauma, exploitation, the hollowness of the high life – and her new career as a writer on Ted Lasso.

In the mid-2000s, it felt as though "everyone" had seen Keeley Hazell topless. Page 3 was a prominent feature of tabloid newspapers, lads' magazines were thriving, and she was one of the nation's most recognizable glamour models. However, Hazell, speaking softly, admits, "There was excitement, but also a lot of shame and embarrassment. Topless modelling never really aligned with me as a person."

Hazell, originally from Lewisham, London, departed the modelling world in her early twenties and relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Yet, the emotional residue from her time in the industry has persisted, partially influencing her forthcoming book, "Everyone's Seen My Tits: Stories and Reflections from an Unlikely Feminist," slated for publication in 2025. She describes the writing process as a "release," particularly as she prepares for an Edinburgh Fringe theatre and comedy show based on the book in London. "I was able to give myself a voice," she explains, for "a period where I felt voiceless."

'Topless modelling never aligned with me': Inside Keeley Hazell's Edinburgh Play

Keeley Hazell, a former Page 3 model, is bringing her memoir, "Everyone's Seen My Tits," to the Edinburgh Festival as a play. She discusses her experiences with trauma and exploitation in the industry, and how writing has allowed her to reclaim her voice after a period of feeling silenced. Hazell, who transitioned to acting and is now a writer for the acclaimed series "Ted Lasso," reflects on the profound emotional impact of her early career and how it shaped her perspective, leading her to embrace feminism and find empowerment through her writing.