Ryan Thomas’ teenage daughter took to TikTok on Friday to reveal that she did not sit her GCSEs.

Scarlett, 16, was clearly feeling reflective this week as teenagers around the country received their results.  

Even at a tender age, she has expressed her desire to pursue a career in the entertainment world like her renowned parents, with a strong interest in both acting and singing.

Scarlett launched her acting journey in 2023 by securing a role in Waterloo Road, one of the several series that helped her uncle, Adam Thomas, 37, gain fame.

The rising star wrote: ‘Watching everyone get their GCSE results today wondering if I could’ve had good results but I will forever wonder.’ 

She added in the caption with two red heart emojis: ‘Well done everyone you all should be beyond proud whatever results you got [sic].’ 

Ryan Thomas’ teenage daughter Scarlett, 16, took to TikTok on Friday to reveal that she did not sit her GCSEs

Scarlett was clearly feeling reflective this week as teenagers around the country received their results

Fans of the young actress were surprised to learn that she opted not to take her significant GCSEs, sparking curiosity about her decision to forego formal qualifications.

Others, however, stressed that school exams do not define a person or their ability to succeed in life.

Viewers wrote: ‘Why did u not do them or something?”

‘Nepo baby didn’t do them cause she thinks she’s gonna be a big superstar.”

‘Two years on since mine and they really do not define your future at all. You’ll forever wonder but God had a different plan for you xx’; 

‘Proud of you anyways no matter what you are so talented and doing amazing things already you are going to go so far!!’; 

‘it’s okay Scarlett, we’re all still proud of you with or without grades, they don’t define you as a person xx [sic]’ 

While most young people in England do sit GCSEs, they are not a legal requirement under the Education Act of 1996. 

Supporters were intrigued to find out she hadn’t completed her GCSEs, prompting questions about her decision against acquiring academic certifications.

She kicked off her acting career in 2023 with a role in Waterloo Road – one of several shows that made her father Ryan Thomas, 41, a household name

Scarlett, also the offspring of Coronation Street actress Tina O’Brien, has defended herself against critics who disapprove of her embracing acting roles at such an early stage in life.

Scarlett, daughter of Corrie star Tina O’Brien, 41, has addressed those who have criticized her for engaging with acting opportunities during her youth.

She wrote: ‘”You only got those opportunities because of your family.”

‘God forbid a girl takes the chances she gets.’   

At the time of Scarlett’s acting debut, her mum Tina – best known for playing Sarah Platt on Coronation Street alongside her father who is best known for his portrayal of Jason Grimshaw – took to Instagram to express her pride. 

She wrote: ‘So proud of @scarlettjthomas26, she’s worked so hard on Waterloo Road and I’ve absolutely loved watching her portrayal of Izzy. 

‘Wonderful to see her talent recognised by @tvtimesmagazine as she’s been nominated for an award.’