Gillian Taylforth – Kathy Beale from EastEnders

When Gillian Taylforth was welcomed aboard EastEnders, she was given the role of Kathy Beale. She was a show regular from 1985 until 2000. She reappeared in the show again in 2015 and has been regularly on the show since.

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During her time away from EastEnders, she has also appeared in other TV shows like Loose Women, Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother. As of the moment, she’s only focused on acting in EastEnders.