SWEET SHOCK! Nicholas Cartwright Drops a Bomb: Home and Away Star Was a Dad at 18!
Senior Constable Cash Newman has always been known for keeping a tight lid on secrets, but the man who plays him, Nicholas Cartwright, has just made a startling personal announcement that is even more dramatic than any Summer Bay storyline: He became a father at the age of 18!
In an exclusive interview over the weekend, the actor revealed for the first time his extraordinary journey, one that began long before he joined the military or became one of Australia’s biggest soap stars.
The Secret That Changed Everything
Nicholas Cartwright disclosed that as a fresh-faced teenager, he welcomed a baby girl—a secret he kept private as he transitioned from rifleman to renowned actor.
“It was the biggest shock of my life,” Nicholas laughed, his voice thick with emotion. “I was 18, just out of high school, playing in a rock band, and suddenly, I had to learn how to change a diaper. But it was the best thing that ever happened. Fatherhood saved my youth. It gave purpose to a young man who might have easily gone down the wrong path.”
He shared that the responsibility of being a father was the driving force behind many of his critical life decisions, including joining the Australian Army to ensure a stable future for his child.
His Daughter is the ‘Soul’ Behind His Success
Nicholas’s daughter is now a young woman. The actor shared that she is his “soul” and the biggest reason behind every success he has achieved, from serving his country to pursuing his acting passion at NIDA.
“Every time Cash Newman is on TV, I look over and see her smiling, or occasionally frowning at some stupid thing her dad does,” he quipped.
This revelation solidifies Nicholas Cartwright’s admirable image as a multi-talented man: a soldier, a musician, an actor, and, most notably, a superhero dad. Fans across social media are expressing awe and respect for his courageous journey.
Summer Bay may be full of drama, but Nicholas Cartwright’s story of teenage fatherhood is a real-life testament to love and responsibility that is more beautiful and inspiring than any script!