Madeline Duggan, known for her role as Lauren Branning on the popular BBC soap EastEnders, appeared unrecognizable from her character during a recent selfie. The 31-year-old actress, who portrayed Max Branning’s daughter from 2006 to 2010, shared a glammed-up picture, showcasing a striking transformation from her Walford days.
In one of the show’s memorable moments, Lauren exposed her father’s affair with her sister-in-law, Stacey, in a dramatic Christmas special back in 2007. Madeline has since moved on from her soap opera days, actively updating fans on her life adventures. Recently, she posted a selfie sporting a stylish haircut after documenting her travels in 2025.
Sharing her beauty regimen, Madeline mentioned enjoying the Kylie skin tint and Rhodes blush in her latest selfie caption, hinting at trying the Khy B10k foundation next. Her social media stories also featured a well-deserved Pina Colada.
Following her stint on EastEnders, Madeline pursued various acting opportunities, including roles in TV series like Rules of Love and Silent Witness, where she portrayed the character Amy Chester. She later starred in the British film Everyone’s Going to Die, embodying the role of Laura in a narrative centered on embracing the past.
In subsequent years, Madeline appeared in Channel 4’s drama Dates and featured in Sky Atlantic’s The Tunnel: Sabotage and Home Alone. Her diverse acting career includes roles in films like Between Us, Spoilt Eggs, and Maybe I’m Fine. Notably, she also appeared in music videos for bands like Feeder and Shaduno.
Despite her varied acting credits, Madeline is most recognized for her role in the pivotal Max/Stacey affair reveal on EastEnders, a moment that captivated viewers and made TV soap history. In April 2020, Madeline disclosed working part-time at a doctor’s surgery, acknowledging the financial challenges faced by actors between roles.
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