'Rafters' actress jealous of co-star

Jess McNamee has revealed that she is sick of living in her Packed To The Rafters co-star's shadow.

The 22-year-old actress, who recently revealed that she has quit her role as Sammy Rafter in the Australian television drama, reportedly decided to leave because she is jealous of award-winning Jessica Marais, who plays her sister-in-law Rachel Rafter.

McNamee told Woman's Day magazine: "It's hard not to feel like you're living in Jessica's shadow.

"My character is definitely not as likeable as hers. When people see us together in the street, they always rush up to Jess Marais first, and they usually don't even notice me standing there."

McNamee has previously complained about her high-maintenance character.