Self Esteem
Born: 1986-10-15 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
Rebecca Lucy Taylor is better known as a musician under moniker Self Esteem emerged following the success of her empowering single 'I Do This All The Time' (2021). Her acclaimed second album "Prioritise Pleasure" (2021) quickly followed, tackling her experiences of modern day womanhood, and received nominations for the Mercury Prize, BRIT Awards, Sky Arts, and NME Awards. She spent a decade as one half of indie duo Slow Club before adopting the pop star persona as a single artist. Taylor has continued to grow, by branching out into acting, starred in a regular role in the Sky series Smothered, before completing a run playing Sally Bowles in the multiple Olivier Award-winning production of 'Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club' in London's West End. Starring alongside Jake Shears (lead singer of the group Scissor Sisters) as Emcee, the pair's time on stage was extended due to popular demand, and showcased the range of talent in Taylor's repertoire.
Filmography
2026
- The Harry Hill Show as Self
- Teeth 'N' Smiles as Maggie
2025
- Layla as Emily
2024
- Placebo: This Search for Meaning as Self
2023
2022
- Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World as Self - Guest Judge
- National Theatre Live: Prima Facie ... (Music Arranger)
- Joe Lycett's Big Pride Party as Self - Music
- Self Esteem: 6 Music Festival as Self
2021
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks as Self - Panellist
- Taskmaster’s New Year Treat as Self
2018
- The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer as Self - Guest
2017
- House of Games as Self - Contestant
- The Russell Howard Hour as Self
2015
- The Late Late Show with James Corden as Self - Musical Guest
2011
- The Jonathan Ross Show as Self
2010
- Radio 1's Big Weekend as Self
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self - Musical Guest
- Would I Lie to You? as Self - Panellist
2006
- The One Show as Self - Performer