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Zoe Delaney

Danny Dyer judged for being 'thick and poor' amid criticism over daughter's name

Danny Dyer has revealed he knows some people view him as 'thick and poor' but he's never let classist jibes bother him.

The EastEnders actor, 45, says as soon he opens his mouth he's 'judged as thick and poor' and recalls spotting the negative opinions related to his working class upbringing early on his career.

Dad-of-three Danny grew up on a council estate in Custom House, one of the most deprived areas of east London, and went on to star in Oscar-winning short Wasp, work with Harold Pinter and become one of the nation's favourite soap stars.

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