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Wales Online
9 hours ago
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- Wales Online
Gillian Taylforth says EastEnders made her who she is today
Gillian Taylforth says EastEnders made her who she is today Taylforth, 69, is best known for playing cafe owner Kathy in the BBC soap and first appeared in its debut episode in February 1985. Gillian Taylforth (Image: PA ) EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth has said the soap is always in her heart because it made her who she is today. Taylforth, 69, is best known for playing cafe owner Kathy in the BBC soap and first appeared in its debut episode in February 1985. The character was killed off in 2006 only to make a shock return – after faking her own death – for the 30th anniversary live episodes in 2015. Fronting the August edition of Prima, the actress told the magazine: "EastEnders has always been my favourite place to work. "I loved The Bill, Footballers' Wives and Hollyoaks. I got to do plays and a musical and other things that were lovely. But EastEnders has always been in my heart, because that's where I feel I became who I am. "This wonderful character, Kathy, was always a big part of me. So when I was invited back for the 30th anniversary I was overjoyed to have Kathy back in my life." Article continues below The character was most recently revealed as the assailant who attacked her former daughter-in-law Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, on Christmas Day. The festive episode ended with Cindy being struck with a shovel as she was walking through Walford after her affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) had been revealed at a party in the Queen Vic. Cindy had been hoping to return to France with her former husband and her son Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, before the affair was exposed. Before the 40th anniversary episode, Cindy went to Ian's home with a gun believing him to be the assailant, but he insisted it was not him and turned the blame on his son Peter (Thomas Law). Kathy then arrived at the house and told her to leave Ian alone, before confessing to the attack. Speaking about the cast and crew, Taylforth added: "I have amazing relationships with everyone at EastEnders, but there's something special with Adam (Woodyatt). He's played my son for 40 years, and he never calls me by my name, it's always 'Mum', even when we're not on set, and he's 'Son' to me. "We've got a close bond – he can see if I've forgotten my lines, and he'll say them to remind me. The moment we reunited when Kathy came back, there were tears everywhere – it was a magical moment." Taylforth also spoke about her self-care routine, saying it makes her "feel good" about herself. She said: "It's very nice if people say lovely comments about how I look, but I don't do it for anyone other than myself. Self-care helps me feel good about myself. Article continues below "I am getting older, and I do notice changes, but for me, I just want to maintain my appearance for as long as can. And if it all falls flat very soon, there's not much I could do about it." The full interview is in the August issue of Prima which is now on sale.
North Wales Chronicle
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
EastEnders Gillian Taylforth talks 'close bond' with Adam Woodyatt
Taylforth, 69, is best known for playing cafe owner Kathy Beale in the BBC soap and first appeared in its debut episode in February 1985. The character was killed off in 2006 only to make a shock return – after faking her own death – for the 30th anniversary live episodes in 2015. Kathy was most recently revealed as the assailant who attacked her former daughter-in-law, Cindy Beale (played by Michelle Collins) on Christmas Day. Aside from EastEnders, Taylforth has also appeared in various other TV shows, including: However, speaking in the August edition of Prima, the actress said: 'EastEnders has always been my favourite place to work. 'I loved The Bill, Footballers' Wives and Hollyoaks. I got to do plays and a musical and other things that were lovely. "But EastEnders has always been in my heart, because that's where I feel I became who I am. 'This wonderful character, Kathy, was always a big part of me. So when I was invited back for the 30th anniversary I was overjoyed to have Kathy back in my life.' Gillian Taylforth has also appeared in various other TV roles including The Bill, Hollyoaks and Footballers Wives. (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes) Taylforth also spoke about the EastEnders cast and crew, saying she shared an "amazing relationship" with everyone on the BBC soap. But it was Adam Woodyatt, who plays her on-screen son Ian Beale, that the actress shares "something special" with. Gillian Taylforth said she has a special relationship with on-screen son Adam Woodyatt. (Image: BBC/Calum McCarron) The EastEnders star explained: "He's played my son for 40 years, and he never calls me by my name, it's always 'Mum', even when we're not on set, and he's 'Son' to me. 'We've got a close bond – he can see if I've forgotten my lines, and he'll say them to remind me. "The moment we reunited when Kathy came back, there were tears everywhere – it was a magical moment.' Kathy Beale, played by Taylforth, has proved popular among EastEnders during her time on the BBC soap, with fans in the Reddit group r/EastEnders describing her as an "absolute legend". RECOMMENDED READING: EastEnders fans 'so sad' as its confirmed 'all-time favourite' dog has died When did EastEnders begin and will the show ever come to an end? EastEnders star getting axed from BBC show after 8 years this week One fan, posting on Reddit, said: "I won't hear a bad word against Kathy. She's an absolute legend for a reason. "She's always been a low key badass and NEVER took any s**t from anyone." Another added: "Kathy Beale is brilliant!"
RTÉ News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Gillian Taylforth says EastEnders made her who she is today
EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth has said the soap is always in her heart because it made her who she is today. Taylforth, 69, is best known for playing cafe owner Kathy in the BBC soap and first appeared in its debut episode in February 1985. The character was killed off in 2006 only to make a shock return – after faking her own death – for the 30th anniversary live episodes in 2015. Fronting the August edition of Prima, the actress told the magazine: " EastEnders has always been my favourite place to work. "I loved The Bill, Footballers' Wives and Hollyoaks. I got to do plays and a musical and other things that were lovely. But EastEnders has always been in my heart, because that's where I feel I became who I am. "This wonderful character, Kathy, was always a big part of me. So when I was invited back for the 30th anniversary I was overjoyed to have Kathy back in my life." The character was most recently revealed as the assailant who attacked her former daughter-in-law Cindy Beale, played by Michelle Collins, on Christmas Day. The festive episode ended with Cindy being struck with a shovel as she was walking through Walford after her affair with Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) had been revealed at a party in the Queen Vic. Cindy had been hoping to return to France with her former husband and her son Ian, played by Adam Woodyatt, before the affair was exposed. Before the 40th anniversary episode, Cindy went to Ian's home with a gun believing him to be the assailant, but he insisted it was not him and turned the blame on his son Peter (Thomas Law). Kathy then arrived at the house and told her to leave Ian alone, before confessing to the attack. Speaking about the cast and crew, Taylforth added: "I have amazing relationships with everyone at EastEnders, but there's something special with Adam (Woodyatt). He's played my son for 40 years, and he never calls me by my name, it's always 'Mum', even when we're not on set, and he's 'Son' to me. "We've got a close bond – he can see if I've forgotten my lines, and he'll say them to remind me. The moment we reunited when Kathy came back, there were tears everywhere – it was a magical moment." Taylforth also spoke about her self-care routine, saying it makes her "feel good" about herself. She said: "It's very nice if people say lovely comments about how I look, but I don't do it for anyone other than myself. Self-care helps me feel good about myself. "I am getting older, and I do notice changes, but for me, I just want to maintain my appearance for as long as can. And if it all falls flat very soon, there's not much I could do about it."
