Discover the off-screen life of EastEnders’ Heather Peace, her family, and her musical journey beyond the soap opera world
Bradford: Heather Peace, known for her role as Eve Unwin on EastEnders, has become a fan favorite since joining the show in 2021. Her character’s storyline kicked off with a quick wedding to Stacey Slater to get out of prison, and things have been dramatic ever since.
In the show, Eve’s love life is a rollercoaster, especially with her feelings for Suki Panesar, who’s married to the not-so-nice Nish. There’s been plenty of tension, including a near-death experience for Eve, but she’s now gearing up to marry Suki. Off-screen, Heather’s life is a lot more stable and family-oriented.
At 49, Heather studied acting at Manchester Metropolitan University and started her TV career in 1997. She got her big break in the popular series London’s Burning, where she played a firefighter. After that, she appeared in various shows like Casualty and Waterloo Road, but EastEnders has really put her back in the spotlight.
Heather has shared how excited she is to be part of EastEnders, especially enjoying her chemistry with co-star Lacey Turner. But acting isn’t her only talent; she’s also a musician! Heather plays the piano and guitar and has released several albums, showcasing her musical side.
Her musical journey began in church, singing alongside her mom, but since coming out as a lesbian, she and her mother have distanced themselves from the church. Heather has been open about her views on marriage equality, emphasizing that it’s just marriage, not “gay” marriage.
Since marrying Ellie Dickinson in 2013, Heather has embraced family life with their three kids, Annie, Mary, and twins Jessie and Lola. She often shares snippets of their lovely life on Instagram, connecting with her 111k followers.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday at 7:30 PM on BBC One and iPlayer, so fans can keep up with Eve’s adventures while also following Heather’s inspiring life off-screen.
