EastEnders' Maisie Smith's mum films with Jean Slater in wedding dress amid drowning horror twist

EastEnders first landed on our screens back in 1985 and it has remained a firm favourite among soap fans ever since. The hit BBC One soap has introduced a number of iconic families over the years, from the Beales to the Mitchells, but one of the very first was the Fowlers. When EastEnders first launched, the Fowler family consisted of Pauline and Arthur, portrayed by Wendy Richard and Bill Treacher, along with the couple's three children Mark (David Scarboro), Michelle (Susan Tully) and Martin (Jon Peyton Price).

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy has posted a rare picture with her fiancé Marc Humphreys and her two children during a sweet family holiday to Cornwall. The 38 year old star, who plays Sonia Fowler on the BBC One soap, normally opts to keep her personal and family life out of the public eye as much as possible. She very occasionally shares images of her children on Instagram and instead maintains a low profile in the media.

Melanie Clark Pullen, who played Pauline Fowler's niece in EastEnders, has died at the age of 46 following a battle with cancer. According to The Sun, the actor was diagnosed with cancer in January 2019 and passed a way on 29 March this year following several rounds of radiotherapy. The star is survived by her husband Simon and their three children together.

EastEnders star James Bye has shared a rare look inside his romance while posing with his wife Victoria. James and Victoria have been married for nearly a decade, after tying the knot back in 2012.

MAISIE Smith might have left Walford, but her mum Julie is filling her shoes on Albert Square. Pictures emerged this week of the mother-of-two filling in as an extra on EastEnders - and fans were quick to notice the similarity between the two redheads.

EASTENDERS fans are worried about Jean Slater and her struggle with bipolar after she disappeared from Walford in the middle of the night. The cleaner played by Gillian Wright, was seen getting into a taxi for an unknown destination during Thursday night's episode of the BBC soap. She told the driver: "I don't care where or what it cost - just take me to where the party's at, baby!" It comes amid a period of turbulence between the Slater matriarch and partner Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) - with fans believing her manic behaviour could put her in serious danger.

EastEnders viewers were thrilled to see a very familiar face back on our screens, as Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) made a surprise return to the BBC soap. In scenes that aired on Thursday 7 April, Sean appeared via FaceTime to speak to both his sister Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) and his mum Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) amid her mental health struggle storyline. Soap fans watched as Stacey got in touch with her brother after growing increasingly worried about their mum Jean’s state of mind following her recent behaviour.

EastEnders has released new spoiler pictures teasing Sam Mitchell's, played by Kim Medcalf, explosive return to Albert Square. It was announced earlier this year that Kim would be reprising her role of Sam, which she played from 2002 until 2005.The role was previously played by Danniella Westbrook from 1990 to 2000 — the latter also briefly returned in 2009 and 2016.

Charlie Brooks, known for playing one of EastEnders' most-feared villains Janine Butcher, is now one of TikTok's newest stars.The award-winning soapstar, 40 - who first joined Albert Square back in 1999 - has been joining her real-life daughter Kiki Brooks-Truman, 17, to film a series of charming and hilarious clips for the popular video sharing app. Charlie appears in one of her daughter's videos, which saw her and Kiki recreating the iconic EastEnders scene which saw Janine Butcher shove sobbing husband Barry Evans, played by Shaun Williamson, off a cliff, killing him.The actress had fans in stiches as she mimed over her original lines from the 2004 episode, whilst Kiki took over the part of Barry.

EastEnders star Maisie Smith has sent her fans wild with her latest TikTok video as she paraded her figure in a stunning dress.The fiery red-head opted for a dazzling organza layered pink minidress with a puff skirt and puff shoulders as she paired the loose-fitting frock with a pink bag.At the bag the dress gaped and tied in a bow at the back of her shoulders as she risked showing off a little bit of booty at the bottom of the dress.Maisie paired the look with some platform heels and pinned her hair back in a high and tight plait.The star looked utterly stunning as she strutted her stuff and showed off the dress which was paired with some hoop earrings.She paired it with a face full of makeup as she opted for glamour above all else and looked utterly sensational for the dazzling clip.As she shared it to TikTok Maisie was immediately inundated with loving compliments, with one person writing: "You're literally glowing girl omg."While another said: "You are so stunning."A third went as far to say that Maisie's dress was their "favourite outfit ever worn" by the actress.Maisie seems to be a big fan of the outfit too, with the look making it on both her Instagram page and her TikTok.The actress often shares her sensationally stunning snaps on Instagram, but the clips on her TikTok have only increased in recent weeks and her fans have been loving it. Maisie's glam life was thrust back into the public eye when she returned to EastEnders as Tiffany Butcher in 2018, after previously appearing on the soap from 2008 to 2014 and during a brief stint in 2016.

Maisie Smith has taken a cheeky swipe at her former Strictly Come Dancing rival Bill Bailey. The former EastEnders actress, 20, was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer Live tour on Sunday evening (April 3) at the O2 Arena in London.

EastEnders, had to regretfully turn down the invitation, however, as she was expected on Piers Morgan's show the following day and had planned to prepare with some much-needed rest.Many Lady Gaga fans have been reflecting on her friendship with the British actress on social media, after the sad news of June's death was announced yesterday.The unlikely pair hit it off when they met on The Graham Norton Show back in 2013, when Gaga was 27 and her new friend was 86.In spite of an age gap spanning three generations, the musical star told June that she was "honoured" to be sitting beside her on talk show host Graham's sofa.The pair met and bonded while Gaga was showcasing some very extravagant costumes, including a bikini with a mermaid bra, featuring cups in the shape of seashells, accessorised by turquoise blue tassels.In another outfit change, she sported a feather headdress, plus a sheer black top.June is also renowned for her relaxed attitude to flesh-flashing, having previously appeared in Calendar Girls completely naked.Despite being in her eighties, she was the only woman featured in the film to totally strip off, as the other 11 women wore flesh-coloured underwear for modesty.Therefore, daring June seemed to appreciate Gaga's extravagant and often skimpy choices of clothing.However, an invitation to members' only club Annabel's for a spot of clubbing proved to be a step too far for the 86-year-old - and she turned it down."She invited me to Annabel's.

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy fought back tears as she paid tribute to June Brown on Monday's episode of The One Show. It was announced on Monday 4 April that the soap legend, known for playing Dot Cotton on the soap, had died at the age of 95. Natalie, 38, famed for her role as Albert Square's Sonia Fowler, then appeared on The One Show to chat about her former co-star, who she was also close friends with off-screen.

EastEnders fans are calling for a "proper conclusion" and tribute for June Brown on the BBC soap, following the legendary actress' passing. Walford icon June died on Sunday 3 April at the age of 95. She played Albert Square's favourite elderly resident Dot Cotton for 35 years and has long remained one of the most popular characters on the show after first landing on the soap in 1985.

EastEnders paid tribute to June Brown at the end of Monday's episode after it was announced that the legendary Dot Cotton star had tragically passed away at the age of 95. It comes as BBC One also aired a documentary looking at June's life and career following Monday's episode.

EastEnders actress June Brown was married to her second husband Robert Arnold for 45 years, but after he died, the former decided she never wanted to tie the knot again.The late soap star, who sadly died April 3 at the age of 95, revealed that after more than four decades together, she just "couldn't be bothered" to try again once she became a widow. June shared six children with Robert, and the late couple were happily married until his death in 2003. In an exclusive interview with OK! back in 2010, June opened up on her love life, career, and even revealed whether she and BBC character Dot Cotton were similar.

Legendary actress June Brown will always be remembered for her time as soap icon Dot Cotton on EastEnders. Sadly, the 95 year old will not return to the series again as she passed away on Sunday night (3 March). However, it seems that June felt her time on the BBC One soap was over after she left in January 2020.

EastEnders legend June Brown has tragically passed away at the age of 95, it was announced on Monday 4 April. The BBC One soap confirmed the sad news in a statement, which read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved June Brown, OBE, MBE sadly passed away last night." June was best known for playing Dot Cotton on the soap, a role she undertook for an incredible 35 years. However, this wasn't the actress' first soap role as she enjoyed a short stint in Coronation Street as Mrs.

EastEnders icon June Brown has passed away at the age of 95. The legendary soap actress was best known for playing Dot Cotton for 35 years in Albert Square, before she left the show in 2020. The veteran actress was one of EastEnders longest-running cast members when she retired at 93 years old.

Eastenders actress June Brown was one of the show’s much loved stars after she played Dot Cotton for 35 years on the BBC soap.The TV star died "peacefully" at her home on Sunday at the age of 95 on Sunday 3 April. June first appeared on the BBC soap's set in July 1985, during the first year the show aired, appearing as Dorothy Cotton before she was lovingly nicknamed “Dot” later on by the cast and eventually viewers.

EastEnders actress June Brown and pop sensation Lady Gaga once met on the Graham Norton Show, and the interaction was one of the sweetest and most adorable moments to grace TV screens. The throwback comes as it was sadly announced that the Dot Cotton star, who appeared on the soap for 35 years, has died at the age of 95.