Laura Aikman, best known for her role as Sonia in the beloved BBC series “Gavin & Stacey,” went to great lengths to keep her appearance in the 90-minute special a secret. So much so, that she even kept it hidden from her own family.
Aikman shared a video on Christmas Day of herself watching “Gavin & Stacey: The Finale” with her family. Their reaction was priceless as they had no idea she would be making an appearance on screen. In a surprising twist, James Corden’s character is shown meeting his “bride-to-be,” who turns out to be Sonia, played by Aikman.
The video captures her family’s shock and excitement, with her mother exclaiming, “Oh my God… you never told me!” Aikman playfully captioned the video with, “I take an NDA very seriously.”
The actress, who has also starred in films like “Archie” and “Joan,” went to great lengths to keep her role in the special a secret. She did not participate in any press for the episode and even stayed in a separate hotel from the rest of the cast to maintain the surprise for fans.
“Gavin & Stacey: The Finale” aired on Christmas Day in the U.K. and was a huge success, drawing in 12.3 million viewers. It surpassed other popular programs like “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” and King Charles II’s Christmas speech.
The reunion of James Corden and Ruth Jones on screen after a five-year hiatus was met with great enthusiasm from fans. Aikman’s surprise appearance added an extra layer of excitement to the special episode.
Overall, Laura Aikman’s dedication to keeping her role a secret and the success of “Gavin & Stacey: The Finale” made for a memorable Christmas viewing experience for fans of the beloved series.
