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FAMILY AFFAIR

Celebrity mum appears as extra in EastEnders – can you guess who her famous daughter is?

NEXT time you’re watching EastEnders keep your eyes peeled for a familiar face and a head of red hair.

It isn’t Walford stalwart Maisie Smith – it’s her mum Julia, who is appearing as an extra in an increasing number of scenes.

Maisie Smith's mum Julia is appearing as an extra in EastEnders
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Maisie Smith's mum Julia is appearing as an extra in EastEndersCredit: CLICK NEWS AND MEDIA
Julia can be seen in a scene with bride Jean Slater
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Julia can be seen in a scene with bride Jean SlaterCredit: ISO
Julia on set as a soap extra
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Julia on set as a soap extraCredit: ISO
Maisie is best known for playing Tiffany Butcher in the soap
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Maisie is best known for playing Tiffany Butcher in the soapCredit: BBC

This one saw her go outdoors as the soap went on location by the sea in Southend, for an episode in which Jean Slater is seen in a wedding dress, munching on a burger.

Sounds like a laundry disaster waiting to happen.

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