Trivia

Became engaged to her boyfriend of 6 months Tom Ellis on her 35th birthday in November 2005, having been introduced by mutual friend James McAvoy.

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 37, a daughter Florence Elsie Ellis on 17 June 2008. Child's father is her [now ex] husband, Tom Ellis.

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 41, a daughter Marnie Mae Ellis on 1 August 2012. Child's father is her [now ex] husband, Tom Ellis.

Was 3 months pregnant with her daughter Marnie when she completed filming on Những Kỳ Vọng Lớn Lao (2012).

Left school at the age of 16 to join the London Studio Centre, studying dance and drama. Prior to this she had attended the Stagestruck Theatre Company in Ilford from the age of 12.

Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her daughter Marnie to begin filming her guest appearance on Bác Sĩ Vô Danh (2005).

Attended Trinity High, an independent Catholic school in Woodford, where she excelled in sports.

Ranked #34 in The 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Melanie Owen (2015).

Returned to work 4 months after giving birth to her daughter Florence to begin filming Paradox (2009).

Her EastEnders (1985) character Mel Healy's wedding to Steve Owen Martin Kemp), dated on 1 March 2001, ranked #8 in "The 50 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Weddings of All Time" (2010).

Ranked #31 in the 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for her performance as Melanie Owen (2010).

Replaced former EastEnders (1985) co-star Patsy Palmer in the role of Sgt. Jo McDonagh on Red Cap (2003).

Daughter of Colin Outhwaite (b. 8 January 1946) and Anna (née Santi) Outhwaite (17 June 1950-21 April 2018).

Older sister to Kes Colin (b. 15 October 1972) and Jake Andrew Frank Outhwaite (b. 25 July 1980).

Cousin of TV producer Dan Baldwin.

Her EastEnders (1985) character Mel Healy's wedding to Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), dated on 31 December 1999, ranked #2 in "The 50 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Weddings of All Time" (2010).

Served as bridesmaid to her friend Lucy Alexander at her wedding to Stewart Castledine on 3 June 1999.

Delivered her daughters Florence and Marnie via Caesarean section.

Paternal granddaughter of Frank (1910-1973) and Josephine (née Arnold) Outhwaite (1920-1997).

Was close friends with Adam Woodyatt prior to working alongside him in EastEnders (1985).

Aunt of Sam Outhwaite (b. 4 July 2009).