Sheridan Smith Emotional on This Morning Ahead of ITV Drama Premiere

Sheridan Smith was moved to tears during an emotional interview on ITV's This Morning, where she appeared alongside Ann Ming, the mother she portrays in the upcoming drama I Fought The Law. The four-part series tells the true story of Ann's 15-year campaign to change the Double Jeopardy Law after her daughter Julie was murdered in 1989 and the killer was initially acquitted. Ann revealed she had secretly visited the set twice and was deeply impressed by Sheridan's performance, saying it was like watching herself and that no other actress could have played her role better. Sheridan expressed her gratitude and honor at Ann's praise, emphasizing that all she wanted was for Ann to be proud of the portrayal. The drama highlights Ann's tireless fight for justice and the eventual legal changes that allowed her daughter's murderer to be retried. Both women shared a close bond during the interview, underscoring the emotional weight and significance of the story.