Gillian isn't the only actor in her family as her sister Kim Taylforth, 68, has also worked in the industry. She's been in London's Burning and Bad Girls, as well as soap operas like Family Affairs.

Article continues below Gillian Taylforth's character, Kathy Beale, first graced our screens in February 1985. As the second wife of Pete Beale, portrayed by Peter Dean, and mother to their son ...

Gillian Taylforth, one of the original cast members of EastEnders, was among those celebrating the show's 40th anniversary this week. The BBC soap commemorated the milestone with an hour-long ...

EastEnders fans are in shock after working out Kathy Beale star Gillian Taylforth’s real age. The actress has played the role of the iconic matriarch since the very first episode of EastEnders ...

In a show first, the actors all sat down together to find out who was the real attacker, as Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy admitted she was "shocked" when she found out. "Chris asked us all to ...

The cafe owner has been portrayed by actress Gillian Taylforth on and off since 1985. One fan recently took to Reddit to point out Kathy is the same age as her mother-in-law Lou Beale, when she ...

EastEnders legend Kathy Beale (played by Gillian Taylforth) is one of Albert Square's leading ladies after appearing on the first-ever episode in February 1985. During earlier instalments of the ...

EastEnders legend Kathy Beale (played by Gillian Taylforth) is one of Albert Square's leading ladies after appearing on the first-ever episode in February 1985. During earlier instalments of the ...

EastEnders stalwart Kathy Beale, portrayed by Gillian Taylforth, has been a cornerstone of Albert Square since gracing the inaugural episode in February 1985. In the early days of the beloved soap ...

EastEnders icon Kathy Beale, portrayed by Gillian Taylforth, has been a staple of Albert Square since the soap's first episode in February 1985. In her early days on the show, Kathy was married to ...

Cheating Kathy Cotton (Gillian Taylforth) is put in an awkward position with Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) in EastEnders next week. As viewers of the BBC soap have seen, Kath is now partaking in a ...