Jacqueline Jossa shares joyful behind-the-scenes pics from the Branning family’s festive bash

A Family Reunion Worth Celebrating

The EastEnders Branning clan just proved that family ties run deep—both on and off screen.

Last night, Jacqueline Jossa and several of her EastEnders co-stars gathered for an early Christmas night out. The stars behind Walford’s most drama-filled family traded soap slaps for smiles, cocktails, and Christmas hats as they reunited in a stylish London restaurant.

Sharing photos and videos from the night, Jossa captioned her Instagram post with pure joy—while fans and castmates alike flooded the comments with love.

Who Was There?

The Branning night out featured:

• Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning)

• Jake Wood (Max Branning)

• Scott Maslen (Jack Branning)

• Ellie Dadd (Amy Mitchell)

• Kitty Castledine (Penny Branning)

• Pierre Moullier (Peter Beale)

They weren’t just sipping cocktails—they were pulling crackers, singing along to 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?”, and laughing until they cried. Their chemistry was undeniable, showing that this East End “famalam” shares just as many good times off-screen as they do tension on-screen.

Ellie Dadd called them “the best family ever,” while Jake Wood responded with a simple but affectionate “Famalam ❤️.”

A Heartfelt Break from the Drama

The outing comes after an emotional year for Jacqueline’s on-screen character, Lauren. Earlier this year, fans watched as Lauren’s baby son Jimmy was diagnosed with a rare eye condition—optic nerve and chorioretinal coloboma—leaving him severely visually impaired.

Jossa took to social media at the time, saying:

“Being gifted with this story has been a dream and I’ve found strength in it.”

So this festive reunion offered a rare moment of joy and togetherness—away from Walford’s drama and heartache.

A Season of Connection

This Branning get-together followed another girls’ night out Jacqueline had with EastEnders legends Jessie Wallace (Kat Slater), Heather Peace (Eve Unwin), and Michelle Collins (Cindy Beale) earlier this month.

Between touching storylines, emotional performances, and real-life friendships, it’s clear that this cast shares something special—on screen and off.