Having appeared on EastEnders for a whopping 18 years, actress Gillian Wright has become one of Albert Square’s most familiar faces.
61 year old Gillian, who plays Jean Slater on the BBC One soap, has won awards for her on screen performances. As part of her long-running role, the star has featured in several high profile storylines which have seen her character endure ovarian cancer and mental illness.
And while her stint on TV is full of drama, Gillian’s life off screen is equally dramatic. Here’s everything you need to know about Gillian away from the spotlight… Long-standing acting career Gillian has pursued her acting career since she was a youngster and she graduated from Leeds in 1982 where she received a creative arts degree.
Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter. Prior to making a name for herself on screen, she worked as a teacher.
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