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Family
Branning
Father
Max Branning
Mother
Tanya Branning
Stepfather
Greg Jessop
Stepmother
Kirsty Branning
Brothers
Oscar Branning
Sisters
Abi Branning
Half-brothers
Bradley Branning
Half-sisters
Annie Carter
Sons
Louie Beale
Grandfathers
Jim Branning Bill Cross
Grandmothers
Reenie Branning Cora Cross
Uncles
Derek Branning Jack Branning
Aunts
Carol Jackson Suzy Branning April Branning Rainie Cross Ava Hartman
Nieces
Abi Branning
First cousins
Joey Branning Alice Branning Bianca Jackson Robbie Jackson Sonia Fowler Billie Jackson Penny Branning Amy Mitchell Ricky Branning James Branning Kevin Rebecca
Other relatives
Liam Butcher Tiffany Butcher Morgan Butcher Bex Fowler Sami Jackson
Lauren Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. The role was originated by Madeline Duggan, who first appeared on 3 July 2006. Duggan played the role for four years until her exit on 23 June 2010. Three months later, on 27 September 2010, the role was recast to new actress, Jacqueline Jossa. In August 2014, Jossa announced that she was expecting her first child.[1] In December 2014, Jossa filmed her final scenes prior to taking maternity leave, which aired on 24 February 2015, following the show's 30th anniversary celebrations.[2][3] She returned temporarily on 14 September 2015 for her father's murder trial before departing again on 2 October 2015. Lauren made a permanent return on 27 May 2016. In September 2017, it was announced that Jossa and Lorna Fitzgerald, who plays Lauren's sister Abi, had been axed by executive consultant John Yorke.[4] Jossa finished filming with the show on 11 January 2018, and Lauren departed on 16 February 2018. Lauren returned to the show on 12 December 2022 for the funeral of her step-grandmother Dot Cotton (June Brown) before departing again in the following episode.[5][6] Lauren made an unannounced appearance alongside Peter Beale (Thomas Law) during the episode broadcast on 22 June 2023.[7] On 30 September 2023, it was announced Jossa will return to the role in the New Year. Lauren’s return scenes aired on 1 January 2024.[8]
Her storylines have included running over her father Max Branning (Jake Wood), alcoholism, supporting her mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) through cervical cancer, her friendships with Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) and Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), a sexual relationship with her first cousin Joey Branning (David Witts), an affair with a married alcoholic Jake Stone (Jamie Lomas), engagement to Peter Beale (Ben Hardy), struggling to deal with Lucy's murder, giving birth to Peter's son Louie, a relationship with Peter’s half-brother Steven Beale (Aaron Sidwell) following the ending of her relationship with Peter, becoming attracted to Max's boss Josh Hemmings (Eddie Eyre) who also becomes her own boss, having an abortion after becoming pregnant by Steven, dealing with his death, finding out her sister Abi is pregnant by Steven after an affair, working against Weylands plans for development on Albert Square, falling from The Queen Victoria roof alongside Abi, and dealing with Abi's death following the fall.
^"'EastEnders' Actress Jacqueline Jossa Pregnant With 'TOWIE' Star Dan Osborne's Baby". Huffington Post. 16 August 2014. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
^Ahmed, Tufayel (9 September 2014). "EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa wants to find out Lucy Beale's killer before going on maternity leave – Mirror Online". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
^"BBC One – EastEnders, 24 February 2015". BBC.
^McCreesh, Louise (10 September 2017). "EastEnders cast shake-up sees Jacqueline Jossa and Lorna Fitzgerald written out as Lauren and Abi Branning". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
^"EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa returns to the soap for special appearance". Digital Spy. 3 October 2022.
^Lindsay, Duncan (16 February 2018). "EastEnders Spoilers: Lauren Branning exits Walford without Josh Hemmings". Metro. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
^Dainty, Sophie (22 June 2023). "EastEnders airs surprise Lauren Branning return – but is she here to stay?". Digital Spy.
^Seddon, Dan (30 September 2023). "EastEnders confirms Jacqueline Jossa return as Lauren Branning". Digital Spy.
daughter of Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), Lauren moves to Walford with her parents and younger sister, Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald)...
estranged son of established character Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman) and the brother of Alice Branning (Jasmyn Banks). Joey was featured in storylines...
LaurenBranning's (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline Jossa) alcoholism, battling cervical cancer, discovering that Max has a secret wife, Kirsty Branning (Kierston...
extension to the Branning family, along with father Max (Jake Wood), mother Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner) and older sister LaurenBranning (Madeline Duggan/Jacqueline...
on his relationships, including his marriages to Tanya Branning (Jo Joyner), Kirsty Branning (Kierston Wareing) and Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks), and...
29 October 1992) is an English actress. She is known for portraying LaurenBranning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In 2019, Jossa won the nineteenth...
later had another child Oscar Branning in 2007. Max's son with his ex-wife Rachel (Sukie Smith/Pooky Quesnel); Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) was introduced...
Foreman from 2011 to 2012. Derek is the eldest child of Jim Branning (John Bardon) and Reenie Branning (Joy Graham). He first appears in episode 1282, which...
(born 28 June 1994) is a British actress, known for her portrayal of LaurenBranning in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from 2006 to 2010. In 2003, Duggan...
April Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Debbie Arnold. April is the eldest daughter of Jim (John Bardon)...
her nephew Bradley Branning's (Charlie Clements) wedding to Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner). In July 2008, her brother Max Branning (Jake Wood) receives...
Alice Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Jasmyn Banks. Alice is the daughter of Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman)...
as LaurenBranning five years after exit". Daily Mirror. 30 September 2023. "Jay Brown". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021. "Jack Branning". BBC...
Following his 2016 return, Steven becomes deceitful with his girlfriend LaurenBranning (Jacqueline Jossa) by having an affair with her sister Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald)...
Peter is distracted by LaurenBranning (Madeline Duggan), who Peter begins dating in December 2007. Lauren's father, Max Branning (Jake Wood), is also unhappy...
discovers that Zack has cheated on Whitney by sleeping with her cousin LaurenBranning (Jacqueline Jossa). Palmer's portrayal of Bianca earned her a nomination...
Bardon) and Reenie Branning (Joy Graham) and the brother of April Branning (Debbie Arnold), Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson), Derek Branning (Jamie Foreman)...
real life cousin of EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa, who plays LaurenBranning. Jossa played Courtney Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from...
Bradley Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Charlie Clements. He made his first appearance on screen on 24...
Palmer), LaurenBranning (Madeline Duggan) and Peter Beale (Thomas Law). The storyline attracted over 200 complaints. In December 2010, Ronnie Branning (Samantha...
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