BACK in 2013, Natalie Holt made Britain’s Got Talent history when she stormed the stage and threw eggs at Simon Cowell during the live final.
But fast-forward 13 years and the musician, now 43, , 66, is now an award-winning TV composer.
Natalie Holt shot to fame when she pelted Simon Cowell with eggs during the live final in 2013 Credit: ITV
Natalie is an award-winning composer now Credit: natsholt/Instagram
In fact, Natalie is doing so well for herself she has composed the soundtrack for high profile shows like ‘s Rivals and ‘s Loki.
Other TV shows she has written the music for include ‘s Victoria starring , and also the award-winning drama, .
The talented composer not only works for television but has also composed scores for the big screen.
Natalie’s film credits include huge movies like Paddington and Batgirl.
The talented star composes scores for high profile TV shows and movies Credit: natsholt/Instagram
Natalie won high praise for composing the music for Marvel’s LokiCredit: Refer to source
Thanks to her talent, she has been nominated for multiple high profile awards, including and an Emmy.
Natalie also won Best Score at the International Film Festival for the 2017 film, Journey’s End.
The musician’s work on Loki also won praise from international critics.
The Washington Post claimed: “Loki is beautifully scored by British composer Natalie Holt, who delivers a mostly suspenseful and mysterious vibe while providing Marvel’s horned menace with a theme song that might just be the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s best.”
Natalie was seen smiling as she pelted Simon on BGT, 13 years ago Credit: ITV
The judge had to take off his yolk-covered jacket off Credit: ITV
Despite all her accolades and impressive film and TV credits, the violinist will always be remembered for the time on .
The moment happened during the live final in 2013, when Natalie was performing with an orchestra as opera duo Richard and Adam sang The Impossible Dream.
She later revealed how she snuck the eggs onto the stage in her violin case.
Then, as Richard and Adam sang, Natalie calmly walked on stage smiling and started throwing eggs at .
The head judge was later seen taking his jacket off to look at the damage.
Natalie was quickly escorted off stage by security, and the show carried on.
Speaking after the controversial incident, the musician told the Guardian at the time: “My actions were intended as a non-violent, egg-based protest because I think Cowell has too much power and influence in the entertainment industry.
“I also just wanted to make him look a bit silly…”
Natalie went on to explain that her egg-throwing antics had caused her to miss out on high-profile work opportunities.
She explained: “The consequences of my prank have already turned out to be more serious than I had anticipated. I have already had work cancelled.”
Natalie also revealed she apologised to Richard and Adam.
She said she had originally planned to throw the eggs at Simon after they had finished singing, but she “got nervous” and decided to “get on with it”.
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