In the forthcoming Disney+ feature-length documentary, Duffy speaks out publicly about her kidnapping and assault.
According to a press release on Wednesday (3.25,), the Hulu Original documentary will explore the Welsh Grammy Award-winning singer/actress’ rise to fame, as well as her disappearance from the public eye after she was kidnapped and held hostage several years ago.
Featuring interviews with the now 41-year old’s friends, family, and “close peers” from the music industry, Disney+’s Unscripted Vice President Sean Doyle praised the musician/thespian’s “honesty and courage,” adding:
“15 years ago, Duffy was one of the most famous singers in the world. Her voice was distinctly recognizable and powerful.” “And then she disappeared. This film will give Duffy the chance to tell her story in her own words.” “We set out in a search for impactful, female-led stories in collaboration with Northern Ireland Screen, and it’s a privilege that Duffy’s is the first we’re able to help tell,” he stated. “But above all, I’m especially in awe of Duffy – for her honesty and courage to share her story.”
Having achieved massive popularity in 2008 with the release of her debut LP Rockferry, that went on to become England’s best-selling record of the year, in 2010, she dropped her follow-up, Endlessly, before suddenly stepping away from the spotlight. Duffy returned to music in 2020 with the release of her single ‘Something Beautiful’ followed by ‘River In The Sky’ that same year.
Born Aimée Duffy, the internationally acclaimed artist first addressed her absence from public life in 2020, revealing she had been kidnapped, drugged, raped and held hostage for four weeks.
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Author: Saul Goode
Photo: José Goulao from Lisbon, Portugal