She names her baby Chloe and Sonia decides she wants Chloe adopted. Pauline demands to be part of Rebecca's life, causing upset, however Margaret allows Pauline and Martin to see Rebecca. On her 36th birthday, Sonia meets Tom "Rocky" Cotton (Brian Conley) who is masquerading as her father, Terry but is actually working in cahoots with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) to con Sonia who is in control of Dotty inheritance since Sonia has power of attorney. During her childhood, she becomes close friends with Clare Tyler (Gemma Bissix) and the two are inseparable until Clare falls in with the wrong crowd at school and starts bullying Sonia but they reconcile before Clare leaves in 1998. They insult her and Alexandra trips Bex, causing Kathy to spill soup on Madison. Sonia leaves Walford with Martin and Rebecca in February 2007. She discovers that Rebecca witnessed the slap and tries to silence her daughter, but Rebecca tells Dot at Pauline's funeral. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Time to make a u-turn."[23]. However Sonia is cleared and she, Martin, Rebecca and Pauline's dog Betty reunite to start a new life away from Walford. When the school closes early, Bex, Louise, Shakil and Keegan take a bus home, but the driver suffers a heart attack and drives through the market and into the viaduct. Bex later calms down and she says an emotional farewell. Bianca invites Sonia and Martin to her wedding to Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) and Sonia attends alone. EastEnders star Natalie, who plays soap favourite Sonia Fowler on the BBC show, tends to keep her children away from the spotlight and rarely shares images of her daughters on social media. Would you like to see the duo back in Walford? About On Christmas Day 2006, Pauline dies just before emigrating to America. Not knowing she is pregnant, Sonia goes into labour and gives birth to Martin's daughter. Martin gets very drunk and is seen flirting with Sarah. Sonia dates Gus Smith (Mohammed George), who plans to propose, but he is devastated when Sonia reconciles with Jamie after he is brutally assaulted by his godfather Phil (Steve McFadden). We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. This culminates in Sarah holding Sonia and Martin hostage and stabbing Martin, until Sonia knocks her unconscious. [10] She was spotted doing improvisations at the Anna Scher Theatre School by Tony McHale and EastEnders' Casting Advisor Jane Deitch. "I feel so lucky as an actress to get back to my roots. Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. View our online Press Pack. Keegan Baker insults Bex and she finds out Shakil was one of the boys who teased Louise with Keegan and warns him to stay away from her. It is revealed that Sonia is hiding a secret from her time in Kettering meaning she no longer wants to return there. Sonia and Martin and their daughter Rebecca leave Walford as a united family for the United States. Bex tells Sonia that she is feeling upset since her boyfriendShakil Kazemi(Shaheen Jafargholi) was killed and that she isn't ready for university, and Sonia supports Bex's decision. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. They liked Cassidy and she was asked to audition at Elstree studios, after which she was offered the part. News of Mick gets to the Square. Staying in hostels, or sleeping on the . In June 2020, Sonia decides she wants to get in touch with her birth father, Terry Cant. Subscribe to EastEnders . Sonia and her family move to Albert Square. Martin struggles to accept Bex dating, and after disputes between Martin and Shakil, Sonia gets them to make amends for Bex's sake. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Bex left the Square last year to go travelling to India, and Sonia briefly joined her. In December 2017, Sonia discovers Kim Fox (Tameka Empson) having a miscarriage and supports her when she believes that she has left her husband Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood) down. Convinced that Shakil is encouraging Keegan, Louise gets Bex's phone and sends Shakil's naked photo to her friends Alexandra D'Costa and Madison Drake and Bex is left distressed when she finds out what Louise did and that the photo has been sent to another person. However, the former-nurse insists Bexs intention was not to take her own life. Kathy watched on as Terry worked his charm, before Sonia approached. He lies to her that he loved Carol but Sonia is unwilling to build bridges due to Terrys treatment of Carol when they were together- however, Sonia does warm to him until she finds out the truth. Sonia's nieceTiffany Butcher(Maisie Smith) is involved in a drug ring and Sonia discovers this whenBernadette Taylor(Clair Norris) informs her. Reenie Branning Dot Branning (step) Eileen Credits She then sets about arranging Dots funeral and shares her memories of Dot with others. Carol is surprised but Sonia tells her the split occurred around the time of Billie's death and did not want to burden her with her problems. She first appears when Martin Fowler ( James Alexandrou) and his friends pretend to have a stag party to get free drinks. Terry decided to prove that he could do a better job, which he did as he managed to sell a pair of boxing gloves. When Bex decides that she doesn't want to go to university, Sonia pressures Bex into applying to Oxbridge University, much to Bex's annoyance. Bex is devastated when Shakil is stabbed and killed in a knife attack in May 2018. Having arranged for Rebecca to appear at the Queen Vic, Charlie calls Sonia. "[3] The family returned for Bianca's second wedding to Ricky Butcher as part of the show's 25th anniversary. Bex overhears Madison and Alexandra inviting Travis to a party at Louise's home, which Louise believes will just be for the three girls. Sonia and her family move toAlbert Square. After Bex tells Sonia that she has had sex, Sonia, Sharon Mitchell and Honey Mitchell, talk to her and Louise about the pressures and consequences of sex, but Bex reveals that she has not had sex. However, both regret getting divorced and they reconcile. Sonia has sex withMartin Fowler(James Alexandrou) but starts datingJamie Mitchell(Jack Ryder). Kush persuades Bex to return to school and not let what is happening ruin her life. However, Sonia becomes obsessed with her daughter and abducts her, locking herself in her house with the baby. Following a gas explosion, Bex tends to Gethin's wounds and they kiss. After talking with Louise and Tina, Bex decides to take an explicit photo. The family was created by writer Tony McHale. After Tina drunkenly humiliates Sonia at an awards ceremony and Sonia rejects her, Tina has sex with Sophie Dodd (Poppy Rush) and regrets it, but before she can tell Sonia, Sonia reveals she has found a lump in her breast. Sonia is better known for her problematic marriage with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou/James Bye), which ends in 2006 when Sonia begins an affair with nurse Naomi Julien (Petra Letang). She blames herself. They spend time touring the USA before settling in Manchester. It is revealed the next morning by Dotty Cotton that they had slept together. Sonia and Martin receive their divorce papers. In last night's emotional funeral, the Walford legend went on her way with a twenty-pack of Mayfair menthols (her favourite) thrown onto her coffin. However, both regret getting divorced and they reconcile. Bex takes the blame for sending it and she and Martin are told Bex will be interviewed under caution by the police the following day because she has distributed an indecent image of a child. email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. Sonia accuses Martin and Stacey of not caring about Bex and tells Martin she wants Bex to live with her. Are Sonia and Martin still together? Sonia and Martin receive their divorce papers. Martin Fowler (2004-2006, 2007-2015) One penned: "The storyline with Bex in #Eastenders is heartbreaking. And on tonight's episode, mum Sonia will break down as she receives a worrying note from Stuart Highway. Do you have a story to sell? Carol has theBRCA geneand Sonia finds out she has inherited it. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Unknown to Louise, Madison and Alexandra plan to take revenge on her because they blame her for being reported to the school. Jay is arrested and Bex is interviewed by police. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. However Stuart is innocent and the perpetrators behind the attack are young youths. Caroline "Carol" Branning was born in the East End of London to Jim and Reenie Branning on 3rd October 1962. Upon realising Sonia and Martin are in a relationship, George blackmails Sonia and threatens to report Martin to the police unless she gives him 10,000. I don't think it particularly mattered that none of us Jackson kids looked like each other because all our characters had different dads! When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) makes light of the pandemic, Sonia snaps at him and visits family aboard in early 2021. When Bex takes anoverdose, Sonia finds her and is dismayed when she realises it was a suicide attempt. Now, Simon's release has triggered painful memories for Ben as well as the knowledge that justice has not been served for his first love. Since her return in 2014, Sonia's storyline has included divorcing Martin, coming out as bisexual, a cancer scare, an on-off feud with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), relationships with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) and Gethin Pryce (Cerith Flinn), supporting Bex through her attempted suicide, briefly reconciling with Martin and stealing money from step-grandmother Dot Cotton (June Brown) to help pay off Martin's hit-and-run victim who had been blackmailing her. Rebecca returns when Carol Jackson tells Sonia about her breast cancer. She reveals to Ricky and Carol that Bianca has been hiding out with her at a B&B and is not in a good way. "[13], On 25 October 2009 it was announced that Cassidy would return to the soap to reprise her role as Sonia, along with Coulson, Gaffney and Anderson. Bex tells Linzi's mother, Thelma Bragg about the relationship, and points out Jay to her when she demands to know who has been having sex with Linzi. When she returns, she tries to confess to her class but collapses before she can do so. One tweeted: "Bring back Carol Jackson #EastEnders.". Bex moves in with Martin and Stacey, but struggles to cope with the overcrowding until they move into Sonia's old house. One distraught viewer wrote on Twitter: "Very powerful sat in tears very well done #Eastenders. She blames herself. When Alexandra sees Bex in the local shop, she knocks the sugar she is buying out of her hands and sticks chewing gum in her hair when she goes to pick it up. When Pauline is found dead later that day, Sonia fears that she caused her death. Alexandra decides she will take revenge on Bex when she overhears Bex smugly telling Travis that Alexandra will mess up in the showcase. It is only when they admit who they really are that she tells them to leave. Sonia and Gus begin a second romance, which ends due to Sonia's lingering feelings for Martin. Nephews We pay for videos too. Just as Pauline intends, Martin ends his relationship with Sonia in order to care for her, but when the truth finally comes out, a furious Martin moves out anyway. 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EastEnders' Sonia hints mum Carol and daughter Bex are returning to Walford, Sonia made a remark about introducing her dad to Bex and Carol, Carol Branning has not been seen on the Square since 2015, Sonia's daughter Bex Fowler is currently in India, EastEnders spoilers tease a deadly showdown is on the cards for Ben Mitchell. When Stacey is diagnosed with and sectioned due to postpartum psychosis, Bex realises Martin is struggling with Arthur, Lily and work, so she draws him up a schedule. Several weeks have gone by since the . But alongside her struggles with Bex, Sonia is having trouble getting in touch with her ex husband Martin, who fled Watford with his wife Stacey back in the summer. The Millers change Chloe's name to Rebecca. Nieces In March 2015, Rebecca, tired of strife between her parents, enters a rebellious phase of her life. However, Bex ignored her, instead making a strained speech in front of her friends and family. Sonia also repairs her relationship with Tina. She adopts a goth fashion style and insists on being referred to by her former name, Chloe, before deciding to go by Bex. Good luck with that one," Kathy told her. Bianca notices Sonia has continuously avoided talking about Martin and Rebecca. #MentalHealthAwareness ". After her daughter is born, Sonia is taken to hospital and tells her social worker Ameena Badawi upon meeting her that she does not want her baby. Ongoing She misunderstands him and gets into his bed, naked. Liam Butcher Morgan Butcher In December 2021, Sonia mentions to Kathy that Bex won't be around for Christmas as she will be with her new boyfriend. Martin agrees that he wants Chloe for Pauline's sake, but admits to his brother, Mark Fowler, that he does not want to be a father. It follows heartbreaking scenes on Thursday night as Bex, who is played by Jasmine Armfield, tried to end her own life. "Its not about selling the stuff, its about selling yourself," Terry bragged. To show their support and raise awareness, Jasmine and EastEnders bosses have teamed up with Samaritans for the harrowing storyline, to ensure they play out the plot accurately. She begins a relationship with Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) who is later killed on Christmas Day 2002. Cassidy revealed that she took lessons to play the trumpet, but that when she began to play well, she was asked by the producers to pretend to play it badly as Sonia was supposed to be playing it badly. Bex goes busking but almost backs out when she sees a group of girls laughing. BabyChloe(later renamed Rebecca) is subsequently given up for adoption, despite protests from Martin's motherPauline Fowler(Wendy Richard). Martin sends Rebecca, who now wants to be called Bex, to live with Sonia so she can spend more time with her mother. "Having worked closely with Samaritans, our wish is that by telling this story we can encourage others in Bexs position to realise theres always help and theres always For other inquiries, Contact Us. Sonia tells Martin Fowler that he is the father of her daughter as he is the only person she has slept with. Sonia Fowler (ne Jackson) is the daughter of Carol Jackson and Terry Cant, sister of Bianca, Robbie and Billie, mother of Bex and ex-wife of Martin Fowler. Speaking at the time, Cassidy commented: "After seven years being out of the show, apart from the odd episode, I am extremely excited and honoured to be making a full-time return. Get the lowdown on the EastEnders drama. Sonia ends her relationship with Tina as she tries to put her daughter Bex first. Tina's mother Sylvie Carter later moves in with Sonia and Tina, but Bex does not cope looking after her when Sonia and Tina are not around. Tiffany discovers that Sonia is lying and attempts to leave, but Sonia stops her from leaving causing Tiffany to slap her. Despite his husband Callum Highway pleading with him not to get involved, it isn't long before Ben is seeking revenge. Something went wrong, please try again later. However Martin still has feelings for Stacey, which upsets Sonia. Sonia's niece Tiffany Butcher (Maisie Smith) is involved in a drug ring and Sonia discovers this when Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris) informs her. 1994 was a "historic" year for EastEnders, as in April, a third weekly episode was introduced. Sonia Fowler They give Dot Branning fifteen minutes to persuade Sonia to give Rebecca back before they phone the police. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson)[1] is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy. On the night of her leaving party, Bex writes a suicide note to her parents and attempts to overdose on pills. She names her baby Chloe and Sonia decides she wants Chloe adopted. 1993-2007, 2010-2011, 2014- This makes Sonia distraught and preoccupied with Rebecca. In December 2017, Sonia discoversKim Fox(Tameka Empson) having a miscarriage and supports her when she believes that she has let her husbandVincent Hubbard(Richard Blackwood) down. In 2000, Sonia discovers that she is pregnant at 15 and gives birth to a daughter Rebecca Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) whom she puts up for adoption. The baby, who is named Chloe, is subsequently given up for adoption and renamed Rebecca, despite protests from Martin's mother Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard). Carol, on the other hand, has not been spotted in the soap since 2015, and fans are certainly keen for her to return. Several months later, followingMadison Drake(Seraphina Beh),Alexandra D'Costa(Sydney Craven) and her former friendLouise Mitchell(Tilly Keeper) continuously bullying Bex, Sonia returns after Bex phones her in tears. Sonia is furious when she learns this and animosity in the Fowlers' home puts a strain on Martin and Sonia's relationship so she spends her time with a colleague,Naomi Julien(Petra Letang); feelings develop and they begin an affair. Gethin subsequently resigns his job at the school and leaves Walford, and Sonia tells Bex that she has done nothing wrong. Martin is heartbroken when his marriage ends and the situation is complicated further by Rebecca, who, on Margaret's request, is spending more time at the Fowlers'. Dotty Cotton 's ( Milly Zero) mother, Sandy (Martha Cope), will make her arrival to . They lock Tiffany in and finally release her when she agrees to speak up about the drug ring. Bring back Carol and Bianca right now #Eastenders, demanded a third. Sonia begins nursing training and she and Martin live with Pauline but struggle to cope with her interference. Cassidy commented, "it was all decided without doing that. Rebecca will be with her mum when Sonia returns to Walford in the. Got a story? Bex apologises but Gethin reassures her, however, he says he can no longer tutor her and says a relationship would be illegal due to the fact he is her teacher and insists he has no feelings for her. Carol has the BRCA gene and Sonia finds out she has inherited it. Sonia and Robbie, who has also returned, move in with Dot to help care for her. As Phil sees Sonia in bed,Shirley Carter(Linda Henry) walks in and slaps Phil across the face. Bex takes Louise Mitchell to school on her first day and when Louise has a fight, Jay Brown collects her and the girl she had a fight with turns out to be Jay's girlfriend, Linzi Bragg. Sonia has sex with Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou) but starts dating Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder). Sarah Cairns, played by Alison Pargeter, is a barmaid in Angie's Den nightclub. Bex and Louise tell Jay that Linzi is Bex's friend, Star, and is 14. Stacey kicks Martin out and Sonia agrees for him to move into No. And how will Robbie react when he learns of his beloved Wellard's death? Sonia does not know she is pregnant until she goes into labour and Mo Harris delivers the baby. Bex takes a liking to Preston Cooper, a student from the United States with whom her aunt Michelle had an illegal relationship. 87 Rebecca's father is Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), who was last seen on screen in 2007.