BBC EastEnders' Tiffany Mitchell star's life 26 years after soap death

Over the years, EastEnders has seen a host of characters come and go, with some beloved faces never making a return to Walford. One such fan favourite was Tiffany Mitchell, portrayed by Martine McCutcheon, who became a central figure in the BBC soap during the 1990s.

Tiffany first appeared as a school friend of Bianca Jackson (Patsy Palmer) and quickly made her mark as a barmaid at the Queen Vic. She embarked on a romantic relationship with Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), which led to the couple welcoming a daughter and eventually getting married.

However, Tiffany and Grant's love story was far from smooth. Their tumultuous relationship culminated in Tiffany's tragic accidental death in 1999 when she was hit by a car driven by Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) after yet another argument with Grant.

Here's what Martine McCutcheon has been doing since her time on EastEnders...

Following her rise to fame on EastEnders, Martine landed a role in the popular Christmas film Love Actually in 2002, where she played Natalie. The film has since become a staple of the festive season, reports Plymouth Live.

In addition to acting, Martine also launched a solo music career. Her 1999 single This Is My Moment achieved chart success, and she released her debut album that same year. She continued to produce music until 2002, before taking a break until 2017. Martine also penned an autobiography titled Who Does She Think She Is? in 2000.

In her personal life, Martine tied the knot with Jack McManus in a picturesque Lake Como ceremony in September 2012, following a romance that began in 2009. The couple welcomed their son, Rafferty, into the world in 2015.

However, in a sad turn of events, Martine announced in 2024 that her marriage to Jack had come to