Jamie-Lee O'Donnell reveals family decision after major life reset

8/8 @ 7:20am by Morten Nielsen

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell has discussed the profound changes that followed an intensive period of therapy

The Derry Girls actress sold her home in Ireland in 2025 and moved to Barcelona, despite knowing nobody there, describing the decision as a bold fresh start

She also revealed that therapy prompted her to break contact with her family, a deeply personal choice she believes is more common among adults than many realise

O'Donnell said she had struggled after Derry Girls became a global success

She will next lead BBC One comedy Hopley Hall, set in rural Northern Ireland.