English actress, singer and director, in film, television and stage
Daughter of Noel Janus and Diana OHanlon.
She is the cousin of Calum Best.
Attended The Sylvia Young Theatre School.
Represented the UK in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest.
Has been best friends with actor Scott Maslen since she was 16. She served as bridesmaid at his wedding and is godmother to his son.
Lived in Italy during her marriage to Mauro Mantovani, an air steward.
Began a relationship with "Liverpool 1" co-star Mark Womack after both their marriages broke down in 1999; they married in 2009.
Broke her shoulder after falling down stairs at home whilst rushing to get to work (April 2008).
Good friends with Rita Simons , who plays her younger sister in "EastEnders" .
Her favourite "EastEnders" character is Angie Watts (who was played by Anita Dobson ).
Ranked #35 in the 100 Greatest "EastEnders" Characters of All Time for her performance as Ronnie Mitchell.
Her "EastEnders" character Ronnie Branning became the 23rd woman on the soap opera to give birth. Ronnie had sons James (played by an unknown baby), born on 30 December 2010, and Matthew (played by an unknown baby), born on 1 January 2015.
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 28, a son Benjamin Thomas Womack in February 2001. Childs father is her boyfriend [now 2nd husband] Mark Womack.
Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 32, a daughter Lili-Rose Womack on 17 March 2005. Childs father is her boyfriend [now 2nd husband] Mark Womack.
Has a stepson, Michael Christian Womack from Mark Womack s marriage to Therese McGoldrick.
Her estranged father, Noel Janus, was found hanged at his home in August 2009.
Ranked #20 in The 100 Greatest "EastEnders" Characters of All Time for her performance as Ronnie Mitchell.
Is just 17 years older than Taron Egerton , who played her son in Kingsman: The Secret Service and Kingsman: The Golden Circle .
Bears a striking resemblance to Michelle Pfeiffer.
Represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in the 1990s.
Her great grandfather fought in the first world war with the Scots guards having joined the army at the age of 14yrs 6mths. He was in the army for 8yrs and 2 days.
