Jacqueline Jossa opens up on returning to EastEnders full time for the first time and says ‘it’s still my dream job’
thesun.co.ukWITH its gathering of faces old and new, Dot Branning’s EastEnders funeral was a seminal moment in soap history. But for Jacqueline Jossa, the epic send-off was far more than just a goodbye.
The actress has now told for the first time how being back on the Square has lit a fire in her belly - and left her desperate to return to her role as Lauren Branning.
Jacqueline, 30, said: “When I went back recently I was nervous, but I was literally like, ‘I could stay here forever. I love it.
This is the best job in the world.’ “I've really realised that that's where I am my happiest and my passion and enjoyment comes from that side of things. “Since going back to EastEnders I’ve had that little fire in my belly again, like there is that part of me that isn't fulfilled anymore, that creative side.” read more on jacqueline jossaHOT MAMA Jacqueline Jossa looks incredible in her bikini on family holidayBIRTHDAY BRAWL Jac Jossa's husband held on suspicion of GBH after brawl at birthday bash Jacqueline was in good company when she returned to EastEnders to film touching scenes for Dot Branning’s funeral, which also marked the soap’s tribute to legend June Brown who died in April 2022 aged 95.
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