Jessie Wallace

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Jessie Wallace

Jessie Wallace was born as Karen Jane Wallace on September 25, 1971 in Enfield, Greater London. She is an English actress best known for playing the role of Kat Slater in BBC One soap opera East Enders between 2000 and

2005.

Jessie’s first television appearance was in an episode of the ITV police drama series The Bill in 1999. She made her West End theatre debut, in the role of "Maureen" in Rent remixed at the Duke of York's Theatre from December 27, 2007 until February 2, 2008.

Jessie was suspended by the BBC from East Enders for excess drinking, partying and adverse publicity. She was later stopped by police and arrested for driving one and half times over the limit. Jessie started dating policeman Dave Morgan who attended her to court for sentencing. They had a daughter, Tallulah Lilac born on November 2, 2004. The couple split up shortly afterwards.

Jessie’s dance partner on Strictly Come Dancing will be winner of series two Darren Bennett.