Anne Hegarty, the formidable Governess of ‘The Chase,’ has shared her poignant childhood experiences that shaped her path to success. Growing up, Hegarty’s family life was marred by her father’s abrupt departure before Christmas, leaving behind a note that read, ‘For Christmas 1970, one house free from husband.’ At the tender age of 12, Hegarty faced this abandonment, which left a lasting impact on her.
Hegarty’s relationship with her mother was also strained, with her revealing, ‘I grew up feeling like I couldn’t really do anything. My mother never told me I could accomplish anything. My dad was a complete incompetent in all walks of life.’
Despite these challenges, Hegarty’s intellect became her beacon of hope. She excelled academically and pursued a career as a journalist and ghostwriter. Her journey culminated in her rise to fame on ‘The Chase,’ where her encyclopedic knowledge and quick wit earned her the moniker The Governess.
Even now, at the peak of her success, Hegarty continues to embrace new challenges. She recently shared that she has been cast in a short film, a testament to her versatility and unwavering spirit. ‘I’ve been asked to be in the film and I’ve decided to go for it. We’re going to be making that in the next few months. I don’t think I’ll be nervous. It’s not in front of an audience. If it was, I’d be thinking, ‘Oh my God am I going to forget my lines?’ But because there won’t be an audience watching, I’m not worried.’
