Former Wild Child Mandy Smith, now 40 years old, reflects on her past and shares her thoughts on the age of consent.
At the age of 14, she entered into a s**ual relationship with Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, a man 34 years her senior.
Looking back, she acknowledges that this was shockingly young and admits that no one should advocate for such relationships at that age.
When asked about what age she believes is acceptable, she emphasizes the importance of emotional maturity rather than physical maturity.
She suggests that the age of consent should be raised to 18, as some girls may not even be ready at that age.
Mandy, who still possesses her striking beauty, now lives in Manchester with her sister Nicola.
She jokes about having done everything in her life “the wrong way round, back to front, messed up.”
Despite her tumultuous journey, she has found solace and purpose in religion.
Rediscovering her faith in 2005, she says it saved her life and now views God as the only man in her life.
She mentors young girls at a church and has found fulfillment in helping others.
Reflecting on her past, Mandy expresses concern for today’s teenagers.
She finds that everything, from clothes to films to conversations, is overly sexualized.
She believes that young girls are under pressure to conform to certain expectations and
