Keeley Hazell Gets Real: 'Ted Lasso' Star On Topless Pics, Revenge Porn, And Her Unlikely Feminism on OnlyLikeFans

Keeley Hazell’s Bold New Chapter in SoHo

Picture this: a cozy cafe on Mercer Street, a hidden gem just off the buzzing SoHo streets where high-end fashion reigns supreme. The vibe is all wine, coffee, and the scent of fresh books - the ideal spot to chat with Keeley Hazell, the 'Ted Lasso' actress and former British glamour model. On August 26, 2025, she dropped her debut memoir, Everyone’s Seen My Tits: Stories and Reflections from an Unlikely Feminist, and it’s as unfiltered as you’d expect.

Hazell, now 38, isn’t just spilling celeb tea or dishing on her topless shoots for The Sun at 18. This book digs deep into the emotional scars the 2000s tabloids never showed - think revenge porn nightmares, parental struggles, class battles, and a sexual awakening that shaped her unique take on feminism. With years of therapy under her belt, she’s ready to confront it all.

Her publisher hesitated over the book’s bold title, worried about TV promo snags, but Hazell wouldn’t budge. Born from a quip in her late 20s, it captures the raw vulnerability of her teen years when scrutiny felt like a constant spotlight. 'There was no other title,' she insisted.

From Page 3 to Empowerment: Hazell’s Evolution

A former Page 3 girl, Hazell’s early career was steeped in hypersexualized modeling, often pegged as pandering to the 'male gaze.' Back then, in the less nuanced 2000s, she faced harsh judgment - the kind that screamed, 'You can’t be a feminist if you’re part of this system.' Fast forward to today, and the convo around sex work and empowerment (think OnlyFans or Sabrina Carpenter’s bold persona) has shifted, but Hazell’s story remains a powerful throwback to tougher times.

Her memoir isn’t just about feminism, though. At its heart, it’s a tale of social mobility. Raised in a working-class family in South East London’s Grove Park, with a dinner-lady mom and window-fitter dad who split when she was 13, Hazell scraped by - even recalling scrounging for chip money as a kid. Modeling wasn’t a feminist statement; it was a ticket out.

'I didn’t see modeling as empowerment - it was survival, a way to climb out of the class trap I was born into,' Hazell shared over coffee.

Confronting Trauma: Revenge Porn and Healing

In 2007, Hazell’s world flipped when an ex, dubbed 'Theo' in the book, leaked their private sex tape. The violation - what some call 'digital rape' - left her silent for years, haunted by blame and the fear that speaking out would just resurface the trauma. She felt society pinned it on her, whispering she’d orchestrated it for fame.

Yet, in her memoir, she tackles it head-on, noting that 90% of image-based sexual abuse targets women. From crude 1800s postcards to today’s AI deepfakes, she sees a pattern: men finding new ways to shame and suppress. 'Laws catch up, but loopholes like AI keep the cycle going,' she told USA TODAY.

Post-leak, Hazell shut down sexually, avoiding intimacy for over a year and a half. She quit glamour modeling, prioritizing mental health over money. 'What’s the point of cash if I’m ready to jump out a window?' she reflects. Reclaiming her sexuality became a slow, healing process.

‘Ted Lasso’ and the Keeley Jones Dilemma

When 'Ted Lasso' co-creator Jason Sudeikis (referred to as 'J' in the book) approached Hazell, he saw beyond the media’s stereotypes. He wanted to craft a character, Keeley Jones, to challenge those tired tropes. Played by Juno Temple, the model-turned-PR guru for AFC Richmond became a fan fave - but Hazell admits it felt like an 'SNL version' of her life.

Originally slated to play Keeley herself, Hazell felt a sting when the role went elsewhere, especially given Temple’s privileged background clashing with her own gritty reality. 'It’s tough when something bearing my name doesn’t feel authentic,' she says. Playing 'Bex' instead left her with a complicated tie to the show.

Still, she appreciates the character’s impact. In her book, she muses how freeing it would’ve been to embody a Keeley unstigmatized by her past - a nod to the multifaceted women she’s fought to represent.

Class, Stereotypes, and a Male Fan Base

Hazell’s story also unpacks the U.K.’s rigid class system - far from the American Dream. Stats back her up: a 2024 Sutton Trust report shows 35% of BAFTA-nominated actors come from private schools, despite only 7% of Brits attending them. For Hazell, modeling shattered socioeconomic barriers, even if it came with 'dumb' or 'fame-hungry' labels. Bonding with other models flipped her view: this was often about survival, not vanity.

Her fan base, historically 'very male,' adds another layer. She wonders if her raw takes on revenge porn and trauma might shift their perspective. 'If men read this and gain understanding, does that spark change?' she ponders.

Refusing to change her name to dodge her Page 3 past, Hazell owns every chapter. 'I regret plenty, but now I see the systemic barriers I faced,' she says, wrapping our chat. Her memoir isn’t just for her - it’s for anyone ready to learn, laugh, or reclaim their voice.