Helen George has been captivating Call the Midwife viewers since her debut as Nurse Trixie Franklin in the inaugural episode in 2012.
The BBC One period drama, crafted by Heidi Thomas, has seen Trixie evolve from a midwife battling alcoholism in Nonnatus House to a married woman and stepmother.
Trixie exchanged vows with her dream man Matthew Aylward (Olly Rix) at the conclusion of season 12, and audiences witnessed their journey as newlyweds the following year - but it's been far from smooth sailing.
Are Trixie and Matthew still an item? Viewers will have to hold their breath as Call the Midwife gears up for fresh episodes.
Helen's portrayal of Trixie is undeniably enchanting and she's certainly a crowd-pleaser, so let's delve into the actress's life off the renowned BBC programme.
Born on June 19, 1984, in Harborne, Birmingham, Helen, now 40, was raised by a social worker mother and a political science professor father.
She studied at the Royal Academy of Music after being a junior associate at the Birmingham Royal Ballet. Prior to securing the role of Trixie, she appeared in a slew of other popular TV shows including Hollyoaks, Hotel Babylon, Doctors, and The Three Musketeers.
Call the Midwife marks Helen's most significant role to date, with the actress also featuring in the short film The Monster, Red Dwarf, Nativity Rocks! and D. I. Ray.
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BBC)In 2015, Helen was paired with Aljaz Skorjanec in Strictly Come Dancing. They performed admirably, finishing in sixth place.
Helen is known for her stunning singing voice and recently made a triumphant return to the stage in The King and I at The London Palladium. She reprised her role as Anna in the production's limited six-week run earlier this year in London, showcasing her acting and vocal talents.
The King and I, set in 1860s Bangkok, narrates the unconventional and fiery relationship between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher. In the play, Helen portrayed the British schoolteacher hired by the King of Siam to educate his numerous wives and children.
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PA)Helen was previously married to actor Oliver Boot, but they divorced after three years. Their separation occurred just weeks before Helen began her stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. In 2016, Helen began a relationship with Jack Ashton.
During the third series of Call the Midwife, viewers watched as Trixie, played by Helen, caught the eye of Reverend Tom Hereward, portrayed by Ashton, while caring for pregnant prisoners.
Trixie and Tom eventually fell in love, but their relationship didn't last. Trixie, being a strong-willed woman, found it difficult to adjust to life as a vicar's wife and sadly ended their romance.
Off-screen romance beautifully blossomed for 'Call the Midwife' co-stars Helen and Jack, as they found real-life love following their on-screen chemistry. Initially connecting while filming the festive outing in South African in 2016, they sparked a genuine connection.
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Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)They welcomed their bundle of joy, Wren Ivy, in September 2017, and by November 2021, the family grew with the arrival of their second daughter, Lark.
Yet, in July 2023 the couple declared an end to their seven-year union. They released a statement: "Some months ago, we separated. Our two beautiful girls remain the focus and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter."
Currently, it appears that Helen is single life and maintaining a low profile personally.
Fans can anticipate a seasonal treat as 'Call the Midwife' graces screens once again with its Christmas specials on both Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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