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<h2>Early Life and Modeling Career</h2>

<p>Danniella Westbrook is an English actress and television personality, born on November 5, 1973, in Walthamstow, London, to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Mayer">Susan</a> and Andrew Westbrook. Her early entry into the public eye began at age seven when she appeared in advertisements for the supermarket chain Asda. She quickly gained recognition in the modeling industry, becoming the face of children's fashion campaigns for retailers such as Next and Tammy Girl.</p>

<p>Westbrook's early modeling successes also included appearances in commercials for well-known brands like Weetabix and Coca-Cola. At one point, she appeared in campaigns alongside her brother Jay, further boosting her profile. Her exposure to the spotlight through modeling served as a springboard for her later career in acting and television.</p>

<h2>Transition to Acting</h2>

<p>Building on her early success in modeling, Westbrook transitioned into acting and made her first television appearance on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvyn_Bragg">Melvyn Bragg</a>'s London Programme. She also took to the stage in the West End production of <em>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</em>. In addition, she made a brief appearance in the music video for Queen's song "The Invisible Man" and also featured in an episode of the BBC television series <em>Grange Hill</em>.</p>

<h2>EastEnders and Rise to Fame</h2>

<p>At the age of 16, Danniella Westbrook was cast in the BBC soap opera <em>EastEnders</em> in the role of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Mitchell_(EastEnders)">Sam Mitchell</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Mitchell_(EastEnders)">character</a> she would portray on and off from 1990 to 2016. Her role on the show significantly raised her public profile and became a defining part of her acting career. Westbrook's portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Mitchell_(EastEnders)">Sam Mitchell</a> remains one of her most recognized performances on British television.</p>

<h2>Television Appearances and Reality TV</h2>

<p>Apart from her work on <em>EastEnders</em>, Westbrook has participated in various television programs, including reality TV. Notably, she was a contestant on the second season of ITV's <em>I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!</em> Her appearance on the show allowed audiences to see a different side of her personality beyond her scripted roles.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Marriage</h2>

<p>Danniella Westbrook married businessman Kevin Jenkins on December 27, 2001. The couple has one daughter, Jodie B. Jenkins. Westbrook has been open in interviews about various personal struggles over the years, but she remains a figure of public interest due to her candidness and resilience.</p>

<h2>Legacy and Public Interest</h2>

<p>Throughout her career, Westbrook has remained a subject of media attention, not only for her work in British soap operas and reality TV but also for her personal journey. Her long-standing role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Mitchell_(EastEnders)">Sam Mitchell</a> on <em>EastEnders</em> and her frequent appearances in the British media landscape have cemented her status as a notable figure in UK entertainment.</p>

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