EastEnders star Maisie Smith steps out make-up free in a mismatched jacket and shorts… after she was seen smoking a ‘strong-smelling’ cigarette
She was criticised for ‘setting a bad example’ after being seen smoking a ‘strong-smelling’ cigarette in her car last month.
And Maisie Smith appeared to be slightly disheveled as she stepped out make-up free in Essex on Monday.
The EastEnders actress, 19, opted for a mismatched yellow jacket and long shorts combo for her outing.
Casual: Maisie Smith, 19, looked slightly disheveled in a mismatched yellow jacket and long white shorts combo as she stepped out in Essex on Monday
Maisie donned an oversized yellow sports coat which had a large black section and stripes down the sleeves.
The TikTok sensation kept things casual with a matching shiny white FILA sports top and long shorts set.
She tied her auburn locks back into a ponytail and did not appear to wear any make-up as she made her way home.
To complete her laid back attire, Maisie added a pair of bright pink slide on shoes and carried a can of Diet Coke.
Colourful: The EastEnders actress opted for comfort in long white shorts and a matching sports top
Lighting up: Maisie, best known for her role as Tiffany Butcher on the BBC soap, was last seen puffing a crudely rolled cigarette with a friend after pulling over on an empty road in Essex
It comes after Maisie was criticised by fellow soap star Kym Marsh for ‘setting a bad example’ when was pictured smoking a ‘strong smelling’ hand-rolled cigarette while behind the wheel of her car.
Maisie was seen puffing the crudely rolled cigarette after pulling over on an empty road in Essex on Sunday July 19.
Kym, 44, who plays Michelle Connor on rival soap Coronation Street, has criticised the ‘really silly’ actress, insisting she should use her public platform to set a good example for younger fans.
Feeling shy? Maisie, who tied her auburn locks back into a ponytail, tried to cover her face as she walked along the street
Hands full: The star carried several items including her phone, keys and a Diet Coke can
Addressing the incident in her OK! column, she wrote: ‘This was a really silly thing to do. We all make mistakes and do things wrong, and hopefully this is something Maisie will learn from as she’s only 19.
‘When you’re in a soap, you have to remember that you have an influence on others – especially younger people – and you have to set an example.
‘You are an ambassador for your show, so you have to make sure you uphold its values. I can’t imagine she will get away with it lightly.’
According to The Sun, Maisie paused to smoke the cigarette before finishing and hastily driving off after a police car pulled into the area on Two Tree Island.
Comfort: Maisie completed her look with a pair of slide on pink shoes
Turning around: Maisie was critisised last month for smoking ‘a strong-smelling cigarette’ and has been spending her time in lockdown making TikTok videos with her family
Driving while under the influence of cannabis can result in a minimum, one-year driving ban, an unlimited fine and up to six months in prison.
Maisie and her pal were said to have been parked for around 40 minutes on the Sunday afternoon around 3:50pm.
According to the publication, the pair initially stopped before moving to a more secluded corner on the island.
Powerful: Maisie looked stunning as she showcased her toned physique in black and white snaps on Wednesday
They reportedly spent about seven minutes rolling the cigarette before smoking it and then left around 4:30pm after a police car arrived.
An onlooker said: ‘Locals know this area as a spot for people having a smoke. She had the window open and the smell was really strong. I couldn’t believe she was doing it while driving.’
MailOnline contacted representatives for EastEnders for comment at the time.
Mistake: ‘This was a really silly thing to do. We all make mistakes and do things wrong, and hopefully this is something Maisie will learn from as she’s only 19,’ Kym told fans