Emma Louise Barton (born 26 July 1977) is an English actress. She is known for her role as

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in the

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'', which she has portrayed since November 2005. Before her role in ''EastEnders'', Barton appeared in '' Spooks'' and on stage in plays including '' Grease'' and ''

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''. In 2019, Barton competed in the seventeenth series of ''

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'', paired with professional Anton du Beke, reaching the final.

Early life

Barton attended Horndean Community School in Hampshire from 1989 to 1993, and then trained at the

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, graduating in 1998.

Career

Barton joined the cast of ''EastEnders'' as

in November 2005 and played the role until September 2008 when the character was one of several written out by executive producer

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that year. Following a brief return in 2014, it was announced on 6 September 2015 that Barton would return to the role permanently in November that year. On 14 November 2008, Barton sang live for ''

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'' in the BBC studios in London. She starred in the title role of ''Snow White'' in the

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from December 2008 – January 2009 alongside

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. From March to November 2009 she was touring the UK in the stage production of ''

'', alongside

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and

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, playing

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. In December 2009, Barton played the part of Jack in ''Jack and the Beanstalk'' at Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne. In May 2014, Barton became an Ambassador for Locksheath Pumas Rugby Club in Fareham, Hampshire. Also in May 2014, Barton reprised her role as Honey in ''EastEnders'' for a short stint. In June 2014 she was a contestant in ''

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''. From 2011 to 2012, Barton played the part of Lily St. Regis in the musical comedy '' Annie'' at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. During 2014, Barton played Dolly in the National Theatre's touring production of ''

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''. During the 2016 to 2017 Christmas

season, Barton played the role of

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in the

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pantomime production of ''

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''. She returned to pantomimes in 2022, portraying Fairy Bon Bon in ''

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''.

''Strictly Come Dancing''

In 2019, Barton competed in the seventeenth series of ''

'', paired with professional Anton du Beke, reaching the grand final.

Personal life

From 2002 to 2005, Barton was married to lawyer Nigel Stoat. In June 2009, Barton opened two BreastHealth UK clinics in the

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area. In January 2019, it was announced that she would be running the

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with other ''EastEnders'' cast members for a

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campaign in honour of

Barbara Windsor Dame Barbara Windsor (born Barbara Ann Deeks; 6 August 193710 December 2020) was an English actress, known for her roles in the Carry On (franchise), ''Carry On'' films and for playing Peggy Mitchell in the BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders''.

. On 21 April 2024, Barton ran the

for the second time whilst simultaneously filming for an ''EastEnders'' storyline.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Barton, Emma 1977 births Actresses from Portsmouth Alumni of the Guildford School of Acting English musical theatre actresses English soap opera actresses English stage actresses Living people