Lacey Turner

English actress celebrated for her long-running role in EastEnders and numerous accolades.

Chronology: 1988-03-28 – Present

Origins & Early Life

Lacey Amelia Turner (born 28 March 1988) is an English actress. She rose to prominence and is best known for her portrayal of Stacey Slater in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a role she initially played between 2004 and 2010, before returning in 2014 and departing again in 2025. Regarded as one of Britain's best soap opera actors, she has won over forty awards, more than any other soap actor, for her portrayal of the character, including four National Television Awards, eight British Soap Awards and eleven Inside Soap Awards.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

During her break from the soap, Turner went on to appear in Being Human (2011), True Love (2012), Bedlam (2012), Switch (2012) and Call the Midwife (2014). Between 2013 and 2014, she starred in a leading role as Molly Dawes in the BBC military drama Our Girl. In 2026, she is set to appear as a contestant on the twenty-fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

Source: Wikipedia