Gillian Wright, who has portrayed Jean Slater on EastEnders for nearly 20 years, has received an outpouring of support as she marks a significant milestone in the soap opera.
Soap bosses pay tribute to Gillian Wright
This week, the official EastEnders social media account honored Wright as she recorded her 1,000th episode. The show shared a photo of the actress on the fictional Walford set, smiling brightly while holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
Fans show their love for Jean Slater
As news of the milestone spread, fans flooded Wright with well wishes and paid tribute to her iconic character, Jean Slater. Many praised her character arc and expressed their desire for Jean to remain on the show. Others commended Wright's acting skills and expressed their appreciation for her portrayal of Jean's quirky personality.
A journey of challenging and important roles
Throughout her time on EastEnders, Gillian Wright has taken on a range of entertaining, challenging, and important storylines. From battling cancer to facing the struggles of her bipolar disorder, Jean Slater has become a beloved and complex character in the soap opera.
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