EastEnders’ Jessie Wallace Shares Rare Photo of Lookalike Daughter on Her 21st Birthday
EastEnders legend Jessie Wallace has melted hearts after sharing a rare photo of her daughter Tallulah Lilac to mark her milestone 21st birthday — and fans can’t believe how much the pair look alike.
“Happy 21st My Beautiful Lulabalulah”
The actress, best known for playing fiery Kat Slater on the long-running BBC soap, took to Instagram on Sunday (November 2) to celebrate her daughter’s big day.
Posting a sweet snap of Tallulah, Jessie wrote:
“Happy 21st my beautiful Lulabalulah.”
Within minutes, the comments were flooded with love from fans and co-stars alike — all saying the same thing: Tallulah is the spitting image of her famous mum.
One fan wrote, “Aww happy 21st birthday. Beautiful like her mumma.” Another echoed, “She really is beautiful like her mumma xx.”
Co-Stars Share the Love
Jessie’s EastEnders family also joined in the celebrations. Patsy Palmer gushed, “Beautiful like her mumma,” while Jacqueline Jossa added a simple but heartfelt, “Happy birthday!”
The touching messages quickly turned Jessie’s post into a wave of warmth and nostalgia, reminding fans how long she’s been part of their lives — both on and off screen.
Proud Mum and Grandma
Away from Walford, Jessie is a devoted mum and now a proud grandmother. She shares Tallulah with her ex-partner Dave Morgan, and the two have maintained a close relationship over the years.
In 2022, Jessie became a grandmother at age 50 when Tallulah welcomed a baby boy named SJ — at just 17 years old. Though Jessie kept the pregnancy private at the time, she later revealed her immense pride in her daughter’s strength and resilience.
“So proud,” Jessie wrote in one post, celebrating Tallulah’s commitment to motherhood and breastfeeding.
Since SJ’s birth, Jessie has occasionally shared sweet glimpses of her life as a grandmother, showing the softer, more nurturing side of the actress best known for playing one of EastEnders’ fiercest women.
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A Family Legacy
Jessie’s fans have long admired her close bond with Tallulah, often commenting on how similar they look — from their striking eyes to their signature smile.
The 21st birthday tribute marks a special moment for the actress, who has spent over two decades portraying Kat Slater’s dramatic ups and downs on screen, while quietly cherishing real-life milestones behind the scenes.
“She’s my everything,” Jessie once said in an interview. “Being a mum — and now a nan — that’s my proudest role.”