She's the lead in Fame and hangs out with cute guys for a living, but Kay Panabaker's heart has been broken.

After getting the lead role in future hit Fame you'd think Kay Panabaker had it all. Cute co-stars, adoring fans and a bright future, but she is nursing a broken heart after splitting up with her long-term boyfriend.

After four years together, the pair were best pals, and Kay finds the loss of friendship the worst part. "It’s hard because he was my best friend, and we used to hang out all the time and now I don’t have that person to hang out with."

It's never easy being dumped, but Kay's putting on a brave face. "I’m still dealing with it," she says.  "My mom and my friends have to be there for me. They come and sleep over at my apartment a lot because I get lonely. I just have to keep myself busy."

After going through the break-up, Kay has some advice for any of you that have broken up with their boyfriend and are reaching out for the chocolate. "I would say be strong.  It’s ok to cry, it’s ok to grieve. And just keep yourself busy with your friends, and your family, and just don’t think about it. Try and get through it, and it’ll be ok in the end."

Catch Kay in Fame, which is released in cinemas on September 25th. So get your best pals and head on down to the cinema before the queue gets too long. Watch the trailer below

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