Chelsea Fox is a massive favourite on EastEnders, but many fans often wonder what happened to the original actress who played her. As we know, Tiana Benjamin famously walked away from the BBC soap opera 16 years ago after handling some major storylines.
And since leaving Albert Square behind, the star has built a busy career across several popular television dramas and movies.Keep scrolling to learn more.
Tiana Benjamin Continues Creative Journey After Moving On From EastEnders
The beloved former resident of Albert Square has built a diverse screen portfolio since she departed the major BBC production nearly two decades ago. She played a central role in several legendary fictional scandals. But later Tiana chose to seek fresh creative challenges in mainstream television and film.
Her professional journey began back in 2006 when Tiana Benjamin made an unforgettable debut as the original Chelsea Fox. She was the spirited daughter of Denise and half-sister of Libby. Soon, the popular character became an absolute favourite for television viewers. The star even earned multiple nominations for ‘Sexiest Female’ at the Inside Soap Awards and British Soap Awards due to her gripping performances.
Her storylines include a romance with Grant Mitchell, then a public cocaine addiction, prison time, and the horrifying discovery that her father Lucas Johnson was a serial killer still stays fresh in the audience’s mind.
However, soon, she voluntarily chose to leave the stable role in 2010. The star wanted to explore new horizons, paving the way for Zaraah Abrahams to take over the character a decade later. After leaving the soap, Tiana got a wide range of roles across British television. She was a part of the Tracy Beaker spin-off series, ‘The Dumping Ground’, and played a character named Alison.
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Tiana got success even on the silver screen with several movie appearances. We saw the actor in the sports drama film Fast Girls alongside prominent Hollywood stars Lily James and Lenora Critchlow.
She also worked on independent projects, including the film The Creatress and Absent. Well, Tiana also had a notable career in Hollywood before she even joined the soap opera.
She famously portrayed Gryffindor student Angelina Johnson in the blockbuster movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Meanwhile, do you miss the original Chelsea Fox actress? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.