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Jaime Margaret Winstone (born 6 May 1985) is an English actress, best known for her roles in Kidulthood (2006), Goldplated (2006), Dead Set (2008), Donkey Punch (2008), Boogie Woogie (2009), Made in Dagenham (2010), Anuvahood (2011), Wild Bill (2011), Mad Dogs (2013), Love, Rosie (2014), After Hours (2015), The Last Photograph (2017), Tomb Raider (2018), Knuckledust (2020), A Brixton Tale (2021), and Sumotherhood (2023).

Key Information

She is notable for her portrayal of Barbara Windsor in Babs (2017), and playing younger Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders (2022, 2025), who had previously been portrayed by Windsor.

Early life and education

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Winstone was born in Camden, North London.[1] She is the daughter of actor Ray Winstone and his wife Elaine McCausland.[2] She has two sisters, Lois (b. 1982),[2] who is a singer and sometime actress, and Ellie (b. 2001).[2] Jaime grew up in Enfield, north London,[2] where she attended the all-girls Enfield County School;[2] she was suspended from her school on a few occasions, for rowing with teaching staff.[2]

Her family later moved to Roydon, Essex,[2] where she attended the specialist performing arts college Burnt Mill School in Harlow,[3] before going on to study for a BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts at the performing arts department of Harlow College, Essex.[2]

Career

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Winstone's credits include the films Bullet Boy (2004),[4] Daddy's Girl,[4] and Donkey Punch (2008),[4] the television series Murder Investigation Team,[4] Vincent (alongside her father), Totally Frank,[4] Goldplated,[4] Dead Set, and a short film called Love Letters.[4]

Winstone sings backing vocals for her sister Lois' band. As an actress, she has appeared in the music video for The Streets' single "When You Wasn't Famous", The Twang's single "Two Lovers", and Hercules and Love Affair's single "Blind". In April 2009, she co-starred with then-boyfriend Alfie Allen in the music video for the Madness single "Dust Devil".

Winstone made her catwalk modelling debut in 2008 for Vivienne Westwood,[5] and in February 2009 she appeared on the front cover of Arena. She made her stage debut in a Hampstead Theatre revival of The Fastest Clock in the Universe which also played at the Curve theatre, Leicester.[6]

In March 2010, she was announced as a new patron of the East End Film Festival.[7] Winstone starred in the Stealth Media Group-produced thriller film Manor Hunt Ball and based on the novel The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell.[8]

The spring of 2010 also saw Winstone portray Anneli Alderton, one of five women murdered in Ipswich 2006, in the BBC drama Five Daughters.[4] Alderton was the third girl to go missing in December 2006. In the summer of 2014, she filmed the lead role Lauren in Sky 1 comedy drama After Hours.[4]

In 2013, Winstone appeared in the BBC series Mad Dogs alongside John Simm, Max Beesley, Philip Glenister and Marc Warren.[9]

In May 2017, Winstone starred as Barbara Windsor in the BBC biopic, Babs.[10][11] On preparing for the role, Winstone told The Independent: "As soon as I sat down with Barbara, I got to analyse her, to see how she moved - and I instantly related to this wonderful woman. She is so generous and easy to talk to and connect with [...] the pressure just faded away as I talked to this amazing woman. These roles don’t come along that often. It was an honour."[12]

In January 2022, Winstone appeared on the third series of The Masked Singer as "Firework". She was sixth to be unmasked.[13][14][15] That September 2022, Winstone appeared on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell in a flashback episode set in 1979.[16][17]

In 2023, Winstone appeared in the play 2:22 A Ghost Story, playing the character of Jenny.[18][19] In 2025, she reprised her role on EastEnders as Peggy Mitchell in the form of hallucinations experienced by Phil Mitchell for the serial's 40th anniversary week.[20] Her 2025 return episode won "Best Single Episode" at the 2025 British Soap Awards.

In 2025, she starred in the Craig Tuohy written and directed horror film Everyone Is Going to Die.[21]

Personal life

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Winstone has been in a relationship with James Suckling since March 2015. They had been engaged since June 2022[22] and married in October 2023.[23] They have one child together, a son born in February 2016.[22]

Winstone was previously engaged to actor Alfie Allen.[24][25][26]

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role
2004 Bullet Boy Natalie
2005 Love Letter Tracey
2006 Kidulthood Becky
Daddy's Girl Nina
2008 Donkey Punch Kim
2009 Boogie Woogie Elaine
Eve Rachel
2010 Made in Dagenham Sandra
2011 Anuvahood Yasmin
Wild Bill Helen
2012 Elfie Hopkins Elfie Hopkins
2013 uwantme2killhim? Rachel
Powder Room Chanel
2014 Love, Rosie Ruby
2017 The Last Photograph Mother
2018 Tomb Raider Pamela
Farming Lynn
2019 Hurt by Paradise Janette
2020 Knuckledust Redmond
2021 A Brixton Tale Tilda
2023 Sumotherhood Sarah
2025 Everyone Is Going to Die Horror [21]
Television
Year Title Role Notes/!Ref
2005 M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team Hannah Episode No.2.4
2006 Totally Frank Lisa 2 episodes
Vincent Gina Episode No.2.1
Goldplated Lauren 8 episodes
2008 Phoo Action Whitey Action Director: Euros Lyn
Dead Set Kelly 5 episodes
2009 Agatha Christie's Poirot Sheila Webb Episode 12.1: "The Clocks"
2010 Five Daughters Annelli Alderton 3 episodes
Beast Hunters Pandora "Archituthius Slimbus", "Infected"
2012 True Love Stella Episode:1.2 "Paul"
2013 Run Tara Episode: "Kasia"
Mad Dogs Mercedes 3 episodes
2015 Cockroaches Ash 2 episodes
Foyle's War Vera Stephens Episode: "High Castle"
After Hours Lauren 6 episodes
2017 Babs Barbara Windsor Biopic
Joe Orton Laid Bare Ensemble Orton Cast BBC Two docudrama
2018 Torvill & Dean Janet Sawbridge Television film
2020 Squad Goals Narrator BBC Three
2022, 2025 EastEnders Peggy Mitchell 3 episodes
2022 Four Lives Donna Taylor Episodes 2 and 3
The Masked Singer Firework Contestant
2023 Count Abdulla Kathy

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Jaime Margaret Winstone (born 6 May 1985) is an English actress and producer recognized for her portrayals of resilient, streetwise characters in independent British cinema. The daughter of and sister to , she rose to prominence with her debut role as the tough, drug-involved teenager Becky in the 2006 urban drama , a that depicted the harsh realities of inner-city youth life in . This breakthrough performance established her as a talent capable of handling gritty, realistic narratives, drawing comparisons to her father's hard-edged screen persona. Winstone has since diversified her career across and television, appearing in mainstream productions such as Love, Rosie (2014) and (2018), while also embodying historical figures like in the 2016 biopic Babs and recently reprising the role of the formidable pub landlady in the in 2025. Her work often involves roles that challenge social norms, including controversial depictions of sexuality and violence in films like (2008), reflecting a commitment to unfiltered portrayals over sanitized entertainment. Early in her career, Winstone attracted media attention for a hedonistic lifestyle involving clubbing and substance experimentation, which she later reflected upon as part of her youthful rebellion, though she has since channeled such experiences into more mature artistic choices.

Early life

Family and upbringing

Jaime Winstone was born on 6 May 1985 in Camden, , to English actor and his partner Elaine McCausland, whom Ray met in 1979 while filming the documentary That Summer!. She is the middle child of three daughters, with older sister , born in 1982, and younger sister Ellie Rae Winstone, born around 2001. Winstone spent her early childhood in Enfield, , before the family relocated to , reflecting a working-class background tied to her father's East End roots and early market trading family. The household environment emphasized community and self-directed play, as Winstone later recalled participating in neighborhood barbecues and staging informal plays with her Lois for family and local parents, fostering a of amid Ray's rising but not yet dominant profile. Ray's persona as a tough, no-nonsense figure, shaped by his own youth and laborer experiences, influenced family dynamics, prioritizing resilience over coddling, though Winstone noted in reflections that she was initially oblivious to his professional stature during years.

Education and initial interests

Jaime Winstone was educated at Enfield County School in during her early years before her family relocated to , where she attended Burnt Mill School in . Following secondary school, she enrolled at to pursue a BTEC National in , emphasizing practical training in , , and related skills over theoretical study. Winstone departed the program prematurely, forgoing further formal education including university, to prioritize direct entry into professional acting opportunities. Her nascent interest in performance emerged through the structured curriculum at and informal exposure to the industry via her father, actor , whose career provided a model of hands-on rather than institutional pathways. This self-directed approach, informed by her upbringing straddling urban environments like Camden and more rural settings, inclined her toward roles reflecting authentic, street-level experiences over polished academic preparation.

Career

Early roles and breakthrough (2004–2009)

Winstone made her screen debut in the 2004 British drama , directed by , portraying the minor character Natalie alongside Ashley Walters as a youth recently released from a young offenders' institution navigating gang pressures in Hackney. The film, which premiered at the San Sebastian Film Festival and received a limited UK release, addressed themes of urban violence and family strain, providing Winstone her first exposure in independent cinema despite the role's brevity. Her breakthrough arrived in 2006 with the role of in Kidulthood, a low-budget (£560,000) drama written by , who also starred, and directed by . In the film, which chronicles 48 hours in the lives of teenagers entangled in knife crime, drug use, absent , and sexual exploitation, Winstone depicted Becky as a bold, promiscuous 15-year-old confronting these perils amid peer betrayals and fatalities. The production's raw, handheld and casting of non-professional actors alongside unknowns like Winstone lent an unfiltered authenticity to its portrayal of disenfranchised inner-city youth, drawing from Clarke's semi-autobiographical experiences in similar environments. Winstone consolidated her presence in British indie films with supporting parts in subsequent projects, including Donkey Punch (2008), a thriller directed by Olly Blackburn where she played Kim, one of three women on a yacht whose holiday devolves into horror following a fatal sexual mishap amid drugs and interpersonal tensions. These early roles in unflinching narratives of social decay, moral ambiguity, and youthful recklessness positioned her within the wave of realistic, issue-driven UK cinema emerging post-Kidulthood, emphasizing working-class perspectives over polished mainstream fare.

Established film work (2010–2016)

In 2010, Winstone appeared in the Made in Dagenham, directed by , portraying Sandra, the youngest member of a group of female sewing machinists at the plant who went on strike in to demand equal pay with male workers. The film, based on real events involving 187 women workers who initiated a that influenced the UK's Equal Pay Act of 1970, featured Winstone alongside and in an ensemble cast emphasizing collective action and workplace gender inequities. Her role highlighted the personal stakes for younger strikers balancing family pressures and . Winstone took her first lead role in the 2012 horror-comedy Elfie Hopkins: Cannibal Hunter, directed by Ryan Andrews, where she played the titular Elfie Hopkins, a 22-year-old aspiring and animal lover in a rural Welsh village who investigates suspicious new neighbors suspected of after locals begin disappearing. Co-written by Andrews and Riyad Barmania, the blended humor with genre elements, drawing on Winstone's established gritty persona while incorporating her input as a . Released directly to video in some markets, it showcased her ability to anchor a low-budget independent project with and investigative tenacity. By 2014, Winstone expanded into with a supporting role as Ruby in Love, Rosie, directed by and adapted from Cecelia Ahern's novel, playing the forthright best friend to protagonist Rosie Dunne () amid themes of friendship, missed opportunities, and life transitions spanning over a . The Ireland-UK co-production, which grossed over $35 million worldwide against a $10 million budget, marked her involvement in a higher-profile international ensemble, including , without shifting away from character-driven edge as evidenced by Ruby's candid, supportive dynamic. That year, she also featured in the thriller U Want Me 2 Kill Him?, directed by Douglas, as part of a story exploring manipulation and justice among teens. These roles across drama, horror, and lighter fare demonstrated her range in both British-centric historical narratives and genre-bending projects during this period.

Television and biographical portrayals (2017–present)

In 2017, Winstone starred as the young in the biographical Babs, which chronicled Windsor's life and career from her childhood in through key events up to , including her early stage ambitions, relationships, and resilience amid personal challenges. The production featured Winstone portraying Windsor from her teenage years into adulthood, with as the older Windsor, emphasizing the performer's East End roots and determination in a male-dominated industry. Winstone reprised her role as the young Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders flashback episodes aired in 2022, depicting the character's early life within the backstory originally embodied by Windsor as the older Peggy. These sequences explored intergenerational family dynamics and historical context tied to the soap's lore. In January 2025, Winstone returned to as young Peggy for additional flashback scenes integrated into Phil Mitchell's ongoing storyline, marking her second appearance in the role and highlighting emotional family confrontations. She described the reprise as an "overwhelming feeling" and an "honour," noting the challenge of channeling the character's spirit while drawing on Windsor's legacy, including preparation with period-appropriate styling.

Theatre, podcast, and other projects

In 2023, Winstone took on the role of Jenny in the West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story, a comedy thriller by , replacing singer from 14 May at the Apollo Theatre. The play, which premiered in and features rotating casts in the lead roles, explores themes of and the during a dinner party disrupted at 2:22 a.m., with Winstone performing opposite actors including Ricky Champ and . Transitioning to stage work highlighted the demands of live performance, including immediate audience feedback and the absence of retakes available in . Winstone launched her debut , Jaime Winstone's Greatest Night Ever, in August 2022, co-hosted with DJ Princess Julia and focusing on in-depth conversations with celebrities recounting pivotal experiences and associated personal challenges. Episodes feature guests such as , who discussed his transformative romance and subsequent life changes, on high-energy nights, and exploring spiritual and social themes, with an emphasis on unfiltered accounts rather than polished retrospectives. The , available on platforms including and , runs from a studio dubbed "The Boudoir" and prioritizes raw storytelling over sanitized narratives. Beyond , Winstone has credits as a , though primarily in supporting capacities alongside her screen roles. The instability of the acting industry became evident during the , when she reported significant income losses due to halted productions and broader sector disruptions, underscoring ongoing challenges like irregular work and reliance on sporadic opportunities.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Jaime Winstone is the middle child of actor and his wife Elaine, born in 1985 alongside older sister and younger sister Ellie Rae Winstone. Winstone has described her father as a key influence on her professional choices, crediting his dedication to authentic roles and emphasis on —values she adopted to forge her path independently of familial connections. In 2015, Winstone began a relationship with DJ and actor , with whom she shares a son, , born on February 29, 2016. The couple announced their engagement at in 2022 before marrying on October 21, 2023, at Tonnara di Scopello in , attended by over 250 guests including family and a bridal party of 19 . Winstone's family provides steadfast private support amid ongoing media attention to her life and work, prioritizing discretion over public disclosure of personal milestones.

Public persona and media perceptions

In her early twenties, Jaime Winstone was frequently portrayed by tabloid media as a "party girl," with coverage emphasizing her nightlife appearances and social connections in London's club scene. This image persisted through much of the 2000s, often overshadowing her professional achievements and linking her public persona to that of her father, actor , and associations with figures like . Winstone publicly rejected this label as reductive, expressing frustration in 2010 that it misrepresented her dedication to acting, recounting an incident where a co-star admitted surprise at her professionalism after expecting a stereotypical "party girl." She reiterated this disdain in later interviews, noting in 2022 that she "hated being called a party girl" and in 2023 reflecting that the tag dominated perceptions of her twenties despite her focus on substantive work. During the , Winstone openly discussed the financial strain on her acting career, including reduced from halted productions, while prioritizing duties such as home schooling her child. Rather than framing these challenges as victimhood, she emphasized resilience, drawing on mentorship from figures like and channeling experiences into projects like a "love letter to " that highlighted adaptation over complaint. This approach contrasted with more sensational media narratives, underscoring her preference for grounded responses amid industry disruptions. Winstone has consistently gravitated toward authentic, unpolished roles that capture real-life grit, diverging from the airbrushed ideals of mainstream Hollywood. Her career choices favor challenging, contemporary British dramas over glossy blockbusters, reflecting a deliberate embrace of raw, relatable characters that align with her East End roots and reject superficial celebrity gloss. This stance reinforces her public image as an actress committed to substance, often countering tabloid by highlighting the depth of her performances in independent and socially edged projects.

Reception

Critical assessments

Winstone's performances in social realist dramas have been praised for their raw authenticity, particularly her breakout role as Becky in (2006), where critics noted her foul-mouthed, resilient portrayal as the film's most entertaining and credible element amid depictions of urban youth violence and dysfunction. Her spirited embodiment of tough, working-class characters in similar gritty contexts, such as the holidaymakers in (2008), has been attributed to a natural intensity reminiscent of her father Ray Winstone's screen presence, lending verisimilitude to narratives of moral ambiguity and consequence. Critics have observed that Winstone's frequent casting in edgy, confrontational roles—often tough-chick archetypes in contemporary British dramas—may reflect , potentially limiting opportunities to demonstrate greater versatility beyond such personas. This pattern, evident from early films like through to later ensemble pieces, has prompted discussions of her being at risk of becoming "stuck in a box," though she has expressed willingness to branch into softer genres like romantic comedies to counter this. In biographical roles, such as the younger in Babs (2017), Winstone earned acclaim for her sweet, self-knowing mimicry of the actress's mannerisms and early career vivacity, effectively capturing the performative essence of Windsor's Carry On-era persona. However, some reviews noted minor stiffness in musical delivery, suggesting occasional constraints in fully inhabiting the character's rhythmic, era-specific flair. Similar mixed feedback arose in her reprisal of in EastEnders flashbacks, where efforts to channel the icon's brashness were seen by some as overly performative rather than seamlessly integrated.

Awards and recognition

Winstone received a nomination for the Festival Prize at the British Urban Film Festival for her role in the short film No Dog (2021). In television, her guest appearance as a young Peggy Mitchell in the EastEnders flashback episode "Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells in 1985," centered on Phil Mitchell's mental health crisis, contributed to the series winning Best Single Episode at the British Soap Awards on June 1, 2025. She has no recorded wins or nominations at major ceremonies such as the BAFTA Awards or for acting, underscoring a career focused on select independent projects rather than broad industry accolades.

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