Jake Wood has left EastEnders smiling after he shared a rare and grateful update on social media. The beloved Max Branning actor celebrated his 54th birthday recently, prompting an immediate rush of ‘heartfelt’ messages from his fans and Walford co-stars.
Elsewhere, several major names jumped into the comments to celebrate the soap legend. And with this it’s clear that the Branning matriarch is heavily loved both on and off screen. Keep scrolling to see the full post and the cast’s reaction.
Jake Wood Celebrates His 54th Birthday
Jake Wood shared a striking photo of himself out in nature to celebrate his 54th birthday. The actor also reflected beautifully on his “54 spins around the sun” and he expressed how grateful he feels to be exactly where he is meant to be with the people he loves the most.
The star captioned his post saying, “54 spins around the sun today. Feel grateful for everything in my life. I’m exactly where I’m meant to be and with the people I love the most, what more is there?”
Elsewhere, Diane Parish also commented on his post. She left a simple, sweet message reading, “Happy Birthday mate, “ alongside a heart emoji. Max’s on-screen daughter Lauren Branning added, “Happy birthday my love.”
What’s Happening Around Max In EastEnders
Currently, Max has been sleeping with Priya Nandra-Hart behind her fiancé, Cindy Beale’s, back. However, fans saw their secret affair was almost exposed when Max had to hide Priya in the car’s boot at the garage to keep Cindy and Lauren from catching them.
Later, Lauren was unaware of the hidden passenger and she actually ‘drove off’ with Priya trapped in the back. Fortunately, she managed to escape. Also, Ravi Gulati recently returned to Albert Square alongside Sharon Watts after a brief exit.
But now, Ravi knows that his wife has been sleeping with a mystery man and he has vowed to ‘kill’ that man. How will he react when he learns that the man is none other than the womaniser Max Branning? And will Max and Cindy actually get married before his secrets spiral? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates keep following Soap Opera Daily.