Danniella Westbrook

Soap Opera Actress

Danniella Westbrook was born in Walthamstow, England, United Kingdom on November 5th, 1973 and is the Soap Opera Actress. At the age of 50, Danniella Westbrook biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
November 5, 1973
Nationality
United Kingdom
Place of Birth
Walthamstow, England, United Kingdom
Age
50 years old
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Profession
Actor, Film Actor, Television Presenter
Danniella Westbrook Height, Weight, Eye Color and Hair Color

At 50 years old, Danniella Westbrook has this physical status:

Height
164cm
Weight
Not Available
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Not Available
Build
Average
Measurements
Not Available
Danniella Westbrook Religion, Education, and Hobbies
Religion
Christian
Hobbies
Not Available
Education
Not Available
Danniella Westbrook Spouse(s), Children, Affair, Parents, and Family
Spouse(s)
Ben Morgan, ​ ​(m. 1998; div. 1999)​, Kevin Jenkins, ​ ​(m. 2001; div. 2020)​
Children
2
Dating / Affair
Not Available
Parents
Not Available
Danniella Westbrook Career

Westbrook started off modelling at the age of seven for the supermarket Asda. She went on to launch Next's children's fashionware, became the face of highstreet store "Tammy Girl", took part in a Weetabix campaign and featured in advertisements for Opel cars and Coca-Cola. Later she did modelling alongside her younger brother Jay. She progressed into acting, appearing as a child thief in Melvyn Bragg's London Programme and the West End production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. She appeared in the music video for the song "The Invisible Man" by Queen and had a minor role in Grange Hill. At the age of eleven she appeared as an extra in BBC soap opera EastEnders, roller skating across the soap's setting of Albert Square. At the time her local paper published her picture with the punchline "who knows, one day she may be the show's star!".

At the age of 16, Westbrook was put forward for a much bigger role in EastEnders, Sam Mitchell (the younger sister of Phil and Grant). Her audition was successful and her first appearance on EastEnders was aired in July 1990. Despite featuring in some prominent storylines, Westbrook decided to leave the soap in 1993 to take on another role. In 1995, the producers at EastEnders asked her back to the soap a second time. However, Westbrook was regularly using cocaine and it began to affect her work. Due to her off-screen difficulties and her poor and tardy attendance on set, the producers of EastEnders terminated her contract and she was written out of the soap again in 1996.

In 1999, EastEnders' producers decided to reintroduce the character of Sam Mitchell. Although they initially considered recasting the role to another actress, and despite all her past problems, they decided to give Westbrook another chance and she was asked back for a third time. During her time away, her heavy use of cocaine had completely eroded her nasal septum. To hide this from the viewers, she was only filmed in ways that would keep her septum hidden from view. However, Westbrook's drug taking had not ended and in 2000, she was asked to leave EastEnders again. In 2001, the character of Sam Mitchell was reintroduced, but due to Danniella's personal issue, producers decided to recast. Kim Medcalf became the second actress to play Sam Mitchell, appearing from 29 January 2002 until 17 November 2005.

In April 2009, the media confirmed that EastEnders bosses were reintroducing the character of Sam Mitchell, and that Westbrook would be reprising the role, not Kim Medcalf. Westbrook returned to screens in September 2009 for two temporary stints, departing once again on 7 January 2010 and 21 September 2010. Westbrook again reprised her role as Sam for four episodes airing between 30 June and 8 July 2016. When producers decided to reintroduce the character of Sam in 2022 they opted to bring Medcalf back and not Westbrook.

A week after her initial exit from EastEnders, in 1993, Westbrook was cast in the part of Dawn in the ITV show Frank Stubbs Promotes, which had a second series in 1994. She also played a part in Dave Stewart's short film directorial debut, Entertaining Mr. Simpson. The film was shown at various film festivals around the world, including Cannes.

In 2003, Westbrook was a contestant in the second series of British ITV reality television show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. Despite being a popular candidate for winning, she found the environment traumatic, saying that she missed her children and wasn't psychologically prepared for the hardship of the jungle life. She quit the show after nine days, before being voted off.

In 2006, Westbrook appeared on a reality TV special of The Weakest Link where she lost in the head-to-head final round. Still, she won £5,025 after Martin Offiah decided to split the winnings, which were donated to charity.

Westbrook was reportedly offered the role of Natalie Buxton in the ITV prison series Bad Girls, but she declined because of her nose rebuilding operation. Dannielle Brent went on to play Natalie Buxton. Westbrook also turned down a small role in Footballers Wives and the role of money grabber Suzie Samson in ITV soap opera Crossroads. Emma Noble went on to portray Suzie Samson.

Westbrook, who has admitted to having breast enhancements,—co-presented Cosmetic Surgery Live alongside Vanessa Feltz. Danniella has also presented and starred in a series of fitness DVDs. She has appeared in the reality series I'm Famous and Frightened! and Most Haunted, as well as the television comedy sketch show Bo' Selecta. In addition, she presented Derek Acorah's Ghost Towns with Derek Acorah on LIVINGtv.

Westbrook has featured in several documentaries, including an interview with British journalist Martin Bashir for the Tonight with Trevor McDonald show and Danniella Westbrook: My Nose and Me for Channel 4. In April 2006, Danniella released an autobiography entitled The Other Side of Nowhere, which gives a depiction of her struggles with cocaine.

Danniella competed in the fifth series of Dancing on Ice and was partnered by newcomer professional Matthew Gonzalez in 2010. She was eliminated from the show in the semi-finals, placing fourth overall. In 2013, she appeared in Channel 4 teen soap opera Hollyoaks as an instalment of a storyline, which saw Westbrook's character Trudy Ryan hire Jacqui McQueen (Claire Cooper) and Theresa McQueen (Jorgie Porter). In 2014, she appeared in the Vigilante Film 'Mob Handed'. She was due to reprise her role as Trudy on Hollyoaks in 2015, however this was cancelled with a representative from Hollyoaks claiming that she "breached her contract".

On 5 January 2016, she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house to take part in the seventeenth series. On 5 February, Westbrook reached the final and finished in fifth place. Since her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother she has appeared on Loose Women and This Morning. Westbrook has not acted for television since May 2016. In December of that year, she began DJing.

In February 2019, Westbrook embarked on a career as a motivational speaker, speaking to international crowds at several shows of 'Yes You Can – Inspired to Achieve' at London's Earl's Court.

In October 2022, it was reported that Westbrook would star in a Christmas West End adult pantomime, titled Sinderfella. She will play "The Fairy Godmother".

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As she shares an emotional tribute, Danniella Westbrook admits her father Andrew died as a result of a battle with dementia

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 20, 2024
Danniella Westbrook has announced that her father Andrew is deceased after suffering from dementia. After suffering for many years fighting the disease, the actress, 50, took to social media to announce that her dad Andrew died from the illness. Danniella's father took a snap with her father on Twitter: 'Held our hand till the end.' Daddy, take it easy.

Danniella Westbrook's glamorous new photo captures sobriety after her battle with heroin

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 9, 2024
Danniella Westbrook celebrated being sober after her heroin battles. On Tuesday, the former EastEnders actress, 50, took to Instagram to post a stunning snapshot of herself sporting a black cardigan and a white top. The soap actress had her blonde locks slicked back while she highlighted her beauty with a smokey eye.

Here are some of the EastEnders characters to be on the wrong side of the law, from 'Kat Moon' Jessie Wallace to 'Dirty Denty' Leslie Grantham

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 5, 2023
Anything from gangland shootings and murder to rape and sordid love affairs were included in the series. However, life off camera for some of the characters of EastEnders, whose stories have delighted millions of Brits for the past 38 years, have been just as dramatic. From run-ins with the intention of a gang to the criminal underworld, to raunchy romps on set and trips to rehab after bingeing on alcohol and drugs. Now, MailOnline looks back at some of the biggest scandals to rock the star of one of Britain's most beloved soaps, The actress's off-screen life looks back. Jessie Wallace (bottom left) who appeared on Kat Moon, Danniella Westbrook (top left), Sid Owen (top right) and convicted Dirty Den actor Leslie Grantham were among them.