Fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours
For the singer, see American Idol (season 10).
Soap opera character
Lauren Turner
Neighbours character
Kate Kendall as Lauren (2015)
Portrayed by
Sarah Vandenbergh (1993–1994) Kate Kendall (2013–2022)
Duration
1993–1994, 2013–2018, 2022
First appearance
16 February 1993 (1993-02-16)
Last appearance
28 July 2022 (2022-07-28)
Classification
Former; regular
Introduced by
Ian Bradley (1993) Richard Jasek (2013) Jason Herbison (2018)
Sarah Vandenbergh as Lauren (1993)
In-universe information
Other names
Lauren Carpenter
Occupation
Stablehand
Waitress
Book-keeper
Riding school owner
Owner of Harold's Store
Family
Willis
Father
Lou Carpenter
Mother
Kathy Carpenter
Brothers
Guy Carpenter
Half-sisters
Ling Mai Chan Lolly Allen (adoptive)
Husband
Matt Turner (1994–2015)[1] Brad Willis (2016–)
Sons
Mason Turner Bailey Turner
Daughters
Paige Smith Amber Turner
Stepsons
Ned Willis
Stepdaughters
Piper Willis Imogen Willis
Grandsons
Gabriel Smith Freddie[2]
Granddaughters
Matilda Turner
Aunts
Brenda Riley
Lauren Turner (also Carpenter) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Kate Kendall. The role was originally played by Sarah Vandenbergh, and she made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on 16 February 1993. Lauren was introduced as the "vivacious" daughter of Lou Carpenter (Tom Oliver). Vandenbergh described her as being happy, headstrong and into horses. She also thought that just by looking at the character you knew she was a girl next door type. Lauren's major storylines during her first stint in the show saw her have an affair with Brad Willis (Scott Michaelson), join a religious cult and begin a casual relationship with Wayne Duncan (Jonathon Sammy-Lee). Vandenbergh decided to leave the serial when she was told that Lauren would not feature prominently in storylines anymore. She departed on 2 March 1994.
On 4 November 2012, it was announced Lauren would be returning to Neighbours with Kendall taking over the role. She made her first appearance as Lauren on 7 February 2013. Upon her return, Lauren brought her family with her and Kendall described them as "charismatic", saying they would have some secrets and "really juicy storylines". Kendall's Lauren is portrayed as being "down to earth", "warm" and "very social". Her storylines since her return have often focused on family issues, including the arrival of her and Brad's long-lost daughter Paige Smith (Olympia Valance), the death of her husband Matt Turner (Josef Brown), and her reunion and marriage to Brad (now Kip Gamblin). The character departed on 7 April 2017, along with Brad, before making guest returns in June 2017, March and June 2018, and for the show's final episode on 28 July 2022.
^Executive producer: Jason Herbison; Director: Jean-Pierre Mignon; Writer: Margaret Wilson (8 May 2014). "Episode 6879". Neighbours. Eleven.
^Lee, Jess (24 December 2021). "Neighbours episode gives update on Mark Brennan and Paige Smith". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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