Jacqueline Jossa facts for kids
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Jacqueline Jossa
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Jossa in 2016
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Jacqueline Mary Jossa
29 October 1992 Bexley, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Dan Osborne
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Megan Jossa (cousin) Ciara Watling (cousin) |
Jacqueline Mary Osborne (born 29 October 1992), also known as Jacqueline Jossa, is an English actress. She is famous for playing Lauren Branning in the BBC TV show EastEnders. In 2019, Jacqueline won the nineteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.
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Early life and family
Jacqueline Jossa was born on 29 October 1992 in Bexley, England. She studied acting at D&B Theatre School in Bromley. Later, she continued her training at the Royal Academy of Music in London. She has an older sister named Katrina. Jacqueline is also the cousin of Megan Jossa, who also acted in EastEnders.
Acting Career
Starring in EastEnders
Jacqueline Jossa joined the cast of EastEnders in 2010. She played the character of Lauren Branning. Her first episode aired on September 27, 2010.
Jacqueline also appeared in a special online series called Lauren's Diaries. This show had two seasons in 2010 and 2011. In September 2017, it was announced that Jacqueline would be leaving EastEnders. She left along with her on-screen sister, Lorna Fitzgerald. Their last scenes were shown on February 16, 2018.
Jacqueline returned to EastEnders in December 2022. She appeared for the funeral of Lauren's step-grandmother, Dot Cotton. She also made a surprise appearance in June 2023. In October 2023, it was confirmed that Jacqueline would return to EastEnders permanently.
Other TV Shows and Work
In 2013, Jacqueline was a guest on the BBC Three comedy show Sweat the Small Stuff. In November 2019, she became a contestant on the ITV reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She won the show and was crowned 'Queen of the Jungle'.
Jacqueline also works as an influencer on social media. She advertises different products to her followers.
Personal Life
On June 24, 2017, Jacqueline Jossa married TV personality Dan Osborne. They have two daughters together. Their daughters were born in 2015 and 2018.
Filmography
Jacqueline Jossa has appeared in several TV productions:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010–2018, 2022–present | EastEnders | Lauren Branning | Main role |
| 2010-2011 | EastEnders: E20 | Lauren Branning | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2019 | I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! | Herself | Winner of the show |
Awards and Recognition
Jacqueline Jossa has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2011, she was nominated for "Best Soap Newcomer" at the TV Choice Awards.
- On January 25, 2012, she won "Best Newcomer" at the National Television Awards.
- In 2013, Jacqueline won "Best Actress" at the Inside Soap Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Jacqueline Jossa para niños
