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EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy reveals daughter Joanie thinks her iconic soap character Sonia is 'so boring'
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May 16, 2024
The actress, 41, - who plays the iconic role of Sonia Fowler in the soap - told The Mirror: 'She'll go, "Mummy… Sonia's so boring. I just don't like watching you on here, honestly I just don't like it." She added: 'I say, 'I've been there a long time darling, there's a lot of people who do like me.'
EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy reveals her regret over accepting HUGE £100k fee to lose 4st for fitness DVD deal in 2007: 'I wouldn't do that now'
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May 9, 2024
EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy has revealed her regret over accepting a huge £100k fee to lose four stone for a fitness DVD. The actress, 40, - who plays the iconic role of Sonia Fowler in the soap - took the massive fee to work on the project back in 2007 - but regained the weight in a mere eight weeks. The deal was for the Then & Now Workout DVD which saw her posing in skimpy pink gym wear to show off the transformation results.
How 'Sonia from EastEnders' went from being the butt of the joke to cultural icon as Natalie Cassidy's Spotify podcast about odd socks and dreary weather hits number one because 'people love mundane stuff'
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May 6, 2024
Natalie Cassidy is best known for playing iconic EastEnders character Sonia Fowler - who has become synonymous with the success of the show. Sonia is one of the most iconic characters ever to feature on the BBC soap but people often see her lengthy stint in Albert Square as amusing. It is perhaps surprising that Natalie Cassidy - the real-life 'Sonia from EastEnders' - is at present dominating the Spotify charts in the UK. Cassidy's new podcast Life With Nat has soared to number one on the charts just weeks after launching.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy is 'in tears' as she shares heartbreaking tribute to late father Charles
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April 24, 2024
Natalie Cassidy has shared a heartbreaking statement on Instagram on Wednesday as she remembered her late father Charles, who died three years ago. The EastEnders actress, 40, said she was crying because she 'missed him so much' but felt 'proud' because she was starting to 'move on' with her life. Sharing a photo from when she was a little girl with her dad, the soap star wrote: 'I lost my daddy 3 years ago today. It's just another day, but everything seems heightened somehow.
EastEnders legend set to make a dramatic return to the BBC soap NEXT WEEK
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April 23, 2024
Her character first hit screens in 1993 before Patsy quit in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further returns in 2009 and 2019, before her upcoming comeback.
EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy reveals why the smell of whisky is so poignant and her number one drinking game in MY LIFE IN DRINKS
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March 30, 2024
Ribena Light was my childhood favorite drink. My parents tell me I used to sit in my cot and shout 'Bena, bena!' My arms were extended. Rather than milk, I'd drink it out of a bottle rather than straight milk, which is particularly bad. I've still got a penchant for it now.
Natalie Cassidy of EastEnders is tickled as she spots a fellow passenger on a flight watching the soap while also oblivious to the presence of one of the show's longest-running celebrities!
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March 4, 2024
Natalie Cassidy, an EastEnders fan, was at the forefront of a bizarre moment on a flight to Glasgow, when a fan was oblivious to the fact she was just inches away. On Sunday, the woman, who identified as Jules, was sitting directly in front of the actor on a Ryanair flight, although she was not engrossed in an episode of the London-based soap. A short clip shows a fellow traveler filming the actress, 40, as she notices that the woman in front is up to date on Albert Square's latest happenings.
Natalie Cassidy, the star of EastEnders, responds with a touching note after being sent a note threatening her looks
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February 29, 2024
In a tweet on Wednesday, EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy had the perfect response after a cruel troll attacked her beauty. 'Such an ugly woman omg.' The actress, 40, had been attending her own company when the woman wrote: 'Such an ugly woman omg.' 'I'm sorry, but I don't go about saying that I am a model,' she said. 'I bet you're an oil painting.'
Natalie Cassidy of EastEnders admits she was through a'very difficult time' following her longtime co-star and 'dear friend' June Brown's death
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February 27, 2024
Natalie Cassidy has openly that she went through a'very difficult period' after her longtime co-star June Brown's death. Following June's death, the EastEnders star has joined forces with Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page to produce a new TV-themed podcast, and in a recent interview, she discussed the challenges of directing a special one-off episode. June, who died in April 2022, had been a stalwart Dot Cotton for 35 years, and the soap paid tribute to him later this year in a special funeral episode.
Natalie Cassidy, a leading actress in EastEnders, looks worlds away from frumpy Sonia Fowler after getting a glam makeover ahead of the TV Choice Awards
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February 13, 2024
As she glammed up for the TV Choice Awards on Monday night, Natalie Cassidy was almost unrecognizable from her on-screen persona Sonia Fowler. The gorgeous snap taken by the EastEnders actress, 40, was posted on social media just before advancing to the awards ceremony in London with her co-stars. Natalie, who was sporting a crisp white shirt with a metallic silver skirt, went for a complete makeover with bouncy blown out hairstyle.
SPOILER (EastEnders): In a dramatic first glance ahead of her departure, Tragedy lands as a heralded individual. But will she die?
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January 27, 2024
Eastenders are often jammed with drama, from dramatic returns from the dead and stalkers. In yet another shocking development, one well-known pregnant woman could be destined for a dramatic departure after being struck by a car. Natalie Cassidy, James Farrar, and returned icon Patsy Palmer were caught filming what could be one of her last scenes on the dramatic BBC soap.
EastEnders' Patsy Palmer, 51, is seen on-set for FIRST TIME ahead of Bianca Jackson comeback following five years off screens (and 31 YEARS after her soap debut!)
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January 26, 2024
Patsy Palmer of EastEnders was seen on camera for the first time before her brief return to screens as Bianca Jackson in the BBC soap. In a move that would no doubt delight long-time viewers of the series, the television queen, 51, was seen filming with her on-screen daughter Shona McGarty, James Farrar, and Natalie Cassidy alongside a police car. Bianca's character appeared on televisions in 1993 before Patsy resigned in 1999 to spend more time with her family. She returned to screens in 2002 for a special and made further appearances in 2009 and 2019, ahead of her comeback.
Martin Fowler, the original Martin Fowler actor who appeared on the soap 17 years ago, has returned to Walford
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January 22, 2024
Martin Fowler, the original actor on the soap 17 years ago, has confirmed he returned to Walford recently. But James Alexandrou said he did not pick up again as Martin, who is now played by James Bye, this time he was on the camera. 'I kind of did go back to last, I shadowed as a producer,' James told Johnny Seifert of Secure the Insecure Podcast. Call the Midwife actress, 38, returned to the soap nearly two decades after he left it - where he began his acting career as a child on the square in 1996. When James appeared on EastEnders, he played Martin, who was married to Natalie Cassidy's character Sonia, and he left the role in 2007 at the age 21.
DIY SOS EastEnders special: Soap stars help Nick Knowles' massive makeover project - as fans left baffled by some Walford residents: 'I have no idea who they are!'
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December 18, 2023
On Monday, EastEnders stars Nick Knowles' massive makeover for DIY SOS's Christmas special. Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler) and Perry Fenwick (Billy Mitchell) made it an exciting appearance alongside Sarah Fenwick (George Knight) and Colin Salmon (George Knight) in the latest episode.
Six working class students were baptized into fame thanks to an Irish-Jewish teacher, but how many do you recognise?
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November 26, 2023
A north London drama school dedicated to helping the working class launched the careers of six famous actors - but how many do you recognise? The Anna Scher Theater, which began as a drama club in 1968, was designed to help children get out of the streets. Soon, there were classes of more than 70%, some as young as six years old, and some as young as six years old, with a 10-p per session. Many members of the working class had no intention of becoming actors or famous, but Anna Scher, a business legend who died on November 12 at the age of 78, made them into some of the country's biggest names in television and film.
Natalie Cassidy reveals her low-key wedding plans with her fiancé Marc Humphreys and shares why they haven't yet tied the knot despite eight-year engagement
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November 7, 2023
Natalie has been engaged to cameraman Marc for eight years, but they have yet to marry, with Natalie stating that they 'need to get round to it'. Natalie said they haven't started wedding planning yet, but that if they do marry, they will almost certainly have the reception at their local pub with their families.
Natalie Cassidy reveals she 'fancies the pants off' fiancé Marc Humphreys and insists they 'make time for romance' but reveals she STILL hasn't planned their wedding despite being engaged for eight years
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October 23, 2023
Natalie Cassidy has shared a rare glimpse into her friendship with fiancé Marc Humphreys. The lovebirds began dating in 2014 before becoming engaged a year later and welcoming their daughter Joanie in 2016. Natalie is also a mother to Eliza, 12, from a previous marriage. Revealing that they have no desire to welcome any more children, Natalie told OK! They'feel complete' in the magazine, adding that they're looking forward to the day when they will spend some alone time together.
Natalie Cassidy's home: A look at her stunning Soap star's abode, as well as a nod to the ET trumpet
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October 23, 2023
Sonia Fowler, the BBC's EastEnders, has spent the best part of three decades on television's EastEnders. Natalie Cassidy, however, hasn't grown tired of Albert Square as she has a slew of references within her stunning Hertfordshire home. Although she is enjoying life in Walford, there are several nods to the famous trumpeter she played on the soap.
As Jacqueline Jossa reunites with former co-star Natalie Cassidy five years after leaving Albert Square, she makes EastEnders fans raving
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September 18, 2023
Lauren Branning, 30, appeared on BBC soap opera from 2010 to 2018 and took to Instagram over the weekend to announce that she had bumped into her on-screen cousin, who has appeared as Sonia Fowler for more than three decades by chance. She wrote: 'Bumped into cousin Sonia @natcass1 Adore you!'
Natalie Cassidy cuts a glamorous figure in green midi dress while Adam Woodyatt looks dapper in a three-piece suit as EastEnders stars scrub up for the NTAs
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September 5, 2023
On Tuesday, Natalie Cassidy and Adam Woodyatt appeared in the EastEnders' National Television Awards this year. For the occasion where the soap stars are up for the Serial Drama award, the actors donned their finest glad rags. Natalie, 40, who plays Sonia Fowler on the soap, made a glamorous appearance at the premiere by slipping into a long-sleeved midi dress with a high collar.
The hosts of soap stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders are likely to face the axe in a dramatic cost-cutting effort despite lower ratings.'
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August 24, 2023
According to reports, a number of soap stars from Coronation Street, Emmerdale, and EastEnders are likely to be axed. In the midst of lower ratings on the shows, the Sun claims it came as part of a cost reduction initiative. Many on higher salaries around £200,000-per-year can be cut to save money, according to the group.
Natalie Cassidy and Shona McGarty of EastEnders share a cosy dinner together
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July 17, 2023
On Saturday, EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy and Shona McGarty enjoyed a cosy dinner together way from Albert square. The ladies, who play Sonia Fowler and Whitney Dean respectively, slimmed down in white ensembles as they crept in close for the Instagram snap. Natalie, 40, looked a long way from her dowdy appearance Sonia when she wore a puff-sleeved white top and her smoky brown locks cascaded over her shoulders.
Jack Ryder, the EastEnders heartthrob, is worlds apart from his virtuous persona
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June 12, 2023
He was known for his role in EastEnders, but he was tragically killed off in a Christmas special 20 years ago. However, fans are going crazy for actor Jack Ryder's unrecognizable appearance, but he does seem to be worlds apart from his EastEnd persona with a posh voice. Jack, 41, is now an acting coach for the actors and gives tips on how to do it on Facebook and Instagram.
Natalie Cassidy is joined by the cast of EastEnders for boozy 40th birthday celebration
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May 14, 2023
As the cast of EastEnders celebrated her 40th birthday, Natalie Cassidy was joined by Jessie Wallace and Shona McGarty outside an Essex pub. On Saturday night, the actress was out on the town in riotic fashion as she returned to the local surrounded by all her nearest and dearest. Natalie and her co-stars partied the night away and belted out hits on karaoke before heading home in the early hours of the morning.