CHANTELLE Atkins ne Taylor is embroiled in a gritty domestic abuse storyline with husband Gray – leaving fans horrified and concerned for the wellbeing of her unborn child.
But what else do we know about the character and the actress who plays her in EastEnders? Heres the lowdown
Who plays Chantelle in EastEnders?
Chantelle is played by stunning actress Jessica Plummer who was born in London on September 16, 1992.
The casting was announced in February 2019.
Jessica was previously in a British girl group called Neon Jungle. Their debut single Trouble entered the British charts at No. 12 back in August 2013.
The group supported Jessie J on tour in October of that year and also performed alongside Taylor Swift at the Victorias Secret Fashion Show too.
The group split in July 2015.
Jessica has also starred in the movie How to Talk to Girls at Parties alongside Ruth Wilson, Nicole Kidman and Matt Lucas.
She appeared in TV show Wizards vs Aliens as Chloe Martin in 2013.
Jessica has one daughter called Noa.
What has Jessica said about the domestic abuse storyline?
EastEnders viewers have been left horrified by Grays violent attacks on Chantelle as she continues to suffer at the hands of his domestic violence.
And many have been left wondering if the long-suffering character will lose her baby.
But actress Jessica Plummer who plays Chantelle says the unsettling scenes will be worth it if they help fans in the same situation.
She said: This is an issue that I, and everyone at EastEnders, hope we can raise awareness of.
Many women and men that are in Chantelles situation suffer in silence and we really hope that by showing this story we can highlight an issue and encourage those in similar situations to seek the help they need.”
Who is Jessica Plummer dating?
It’s not known if they are still dating, but Jessica shares a child with her “childhood sweetheart” ‘Jaz.’
Back in June 2016 she announced she was pregnant with her first child, daughter Noa Lily, writing:
“THANK YOU. Honestly means the world. Jaz and I are over the moon, she wrote to her 35,100 fans.
Couldn’t be happier to be starting a family with my childhood sweetheart.
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Who are Chantelle Taylor’s family in EastEnders?
Chantelle Taylor is actually Chantelle Atkins now, but shes the daughter of Mitch Baker and Karen Taylor.
Shes Keegan Bakers full sister and half sister to Karens other kids, Bernadette, Keanu, Chatham and Riley.
Shes also half-sister to Mitchs little daughter, nine-year-old Bailey.
Chantelle is married to Gray Atkins with whom she has two kids – Mia and Mackwnzie – and is now expecting a third.
What is Chantelle Taylor’s storyline?
Hairdresser Chantelle was fortunate enough to be able to leave Walford Towers when she met Gray Atkins, who is a successful lawyer in London.
But since returning to the area, Chantelle has been part of a hardhitting domestic abuse storyline as Gray (Toby Alexander Smith) is revealed as a violent abuser.
Though when she became pregnant with their third child fans hoped that Gray’s temper would calm.
However viewers were left horrified to see him violently attack Chantelle while she’s in the first trimester of her pregnancy.
