April 26th 2024.
Did you know that Jessie Wallace, the beloved actress known for her role as Kat Mitchell on EastEnders, is actually a stage name? It's not uncommon for soap stars to use a different name for their on-screen personas, and for Jessie, it was quite a drastic change from her birth name. In fact, her fellow co-stars on the show also go by stage names, such as Georgia Taylor, Simon Gregson, and Jane Danson.
Last year, Jessie took to Instagram to share a photo from her past, where she was featured in a 1985 issue of The Guardian newspaper alongside her friends. The caption described it as a "random day" and Jessie added that it was a "trippy day" with a laughing emoji. The photo also revealed her birth name, Karen Wallis, which may come as a surprise to her fans who have known her as Jessie for 24 years.
Of course, viewers of EastEnders will recognize Jessie for her iconic role as Kat, particularly in the scene where she reveals that she is the mother of Zoe Slater. This performance, along with her dedication to the role, has earned her numerous awards throughout the years. In a recent Instagram post, she proudly showed off her collection of accolades while playfully denying that she was showing off.
Her fellow EastEnders stars couldn't help but praise her in the comments, with Natalie Cassidy, who plays Sonia Fowler, calling her "amazing" and Kacey Ainsworth, who played Little Mo Slater, jokingly suggesting she might need some "scaffolding" for her overflowing trophy case.
Recently, Kat was seen getting involved with a dangerous man named Nish Panesar, but after discovering his true intentions, she teamed up with some of her fellow Walford ladies to expose him and get him out of their lives for good. However, there's a feeling that he may make a comeback in the future, causing trouble for Kat once again.
But enough about the drama on-screen, let's focus on the real star here, Jessie Wallace. We can't wait to see what she has in store for us next and we'll be eagerly following her journey. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to share them with us by emailing us. Join the conversation by leaving a comment below and make sure to stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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