Rosie Marcel, known for her role in Holby City as Jac Naylor, has found positives in the show’s cancellation. She shared how the end of the series allowed her to fully embrace motherhood and connect with her daughter, Beau. Rosie confessed that she didn’t feel like a mother until she left Holby City after playing Jac Naylor for 17 years. Acknowledging the challenges of her demanding acting schedule, Rosie expressed gratitude for the opportunity to be there for her daughter and husband, Ben. Rosie, who was one of the highest-paid actresses on the show until its end in March 2022, now enjoys being a full-time mom and housewife.
After being a part of Holby City’s cast for many years, Rosie Marcel has shifted her focus towards her family and philanthropic endeavors. Her husband, Ben, who owns a fitness center, has been supportive of her decision to prioritize her family over acting projects. Rosie is actively involved as an unpaid ambassador for The Pack Project, a charity dedicated to re-homing abandoned dogs and cats from Romania in the UK. Managing her home in Hertfordshire with her family and pets, Rosie has taken on various roles including chef, cleaner, chauffeur, and now, nurse, after caring for Ben when he was critically ill due to a pulmonary embolism.
As a child of television director Terry Marcel, Rosie grew up in the spotlight. Despite her early exposure to acting and her successful career, she admits that acting was not a passion but a skill she possessed. Rosie now finds more joy and fulfillment in being a mother and doesn’t feel a burning desire to pursue acting opportunities. She has found a new sense of purpose in her work with The Pack Project, actively participating in initiatives to re-home animals in need. Rosie recently traveled to Romania with her former Holby City castmates for a documentary about their efforts to help abandoned dogs.
Although Rosie has found fulfillment in her post-Holby City life, she still feels a sense of loss over the show’s cancellation. Expressing her disbelief at the BBC’s decision to end the series, Rosie shared her thoughts on the show’s potential for continuation. Despite her personal growth and new endeavors, Rosie remains nostalgic for her time on Holby City and the connections she made with her castmates. Her journey after the show’s end has been marked by a newfound appreciation for motherhood, philanthropy, and the simple joys of everyday life. Rosie’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of family, gratitude, and finding purpose beyond the spotlight.
