From cancer at 23 to four kids at 33: Tessa James’ life now

When Tessa James was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma at 23, she didn’t know what the rest of her life would look like. Her acting career, her ability to have children, her health - everything was up in the air. But 10 years on, Tessa is exactly where she wants to be: still married to husband Nate Myles, but now with four young children in tow, and with a career that has expanded well beyond acting. On this episode of Something To Talk About, Tessa joins Sarrah to explain what the past decade of her life has taught her, why she feels grateful for her cancer diagnosis – and share the transformative insights that have come with having and raising a family.  

 

Watch the full episode with Tessa here. 

 

Tessa is an ambassador for the 2025 Witchery White Shirt Campaign, which raises awareness and vital funds for ovarian cancer research. For every Witchery White Shirt sold from April 8 – May 8, Witchery will donate 100 per cent of gross proceeds to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.

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