A year after taking an extended break, EastEnders’ beloved Lacey Turner is coming up with something special. The famous soap star has written a very personal memoir during her career break, and fans can now pre-order a brand new book.
Well, Lacey has shared backstage secrets about the legendary cast members who helped her over the last twenty years. Also, the busy mother will be joining a major television dance competition later this year. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Lacey Reflects On Ground-Breaking Mental Health Storylines In EastEnders
An undispited television icon looks back on two decades of broadcasting history in an upcoming literary project. As we know she had stepped away from the cameras for a while. And now the acclaimed performer has spent the past year documenting personal milestones and professional memories.
Lacey’s celebrated career began 20 years ago when she first stepped onto Albert Square as the troubled teenager Stacey Slater. And since then, viewers have seen her character evolving from a chaotic youth into a central figure in legendary soap scandals. Lacey became one of the most loved performers for portraying highly sensitive issues with immense nuance.
Elsewhere, the Walford favourite also took down major neighbourhood villains. She also famously killed Archie Mitchell and had an intense rivalry with Janine Butcher. However, after being a part of these heavy, non-stop scripts, the actress announced an extended career break to pursue personal goals.
But Lacey utilised this valuable time off to compile and empowering, no-nonsense memoir titled ‘Gold Dust: My Life (So Far)’ with the Women Who Shaped Me. Well, this debut book is officially scheduled to hit bookstore shelves on October 22, 2026.
The Upcoming Memoir Celebrates Legendary Co-Stars And Family Bonds
Lacey revealed the official front cover artwork on her social media while speaking about her experience. For now we know that the book focuses on the wisdom given by the star’s mother, grandmother, sisters and daughters.
Also, readers will definitely get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Lacey’s media personality’s life, which is packed with hilarious personal anecdotes and genuine wisdom. We will also get to know more about her bonds with late television icons June Brown, Barbara Windsor and Wendy Richard.
Apart from this, very soon, fans will get to see Lacey on Strictly Come Dancing later this autumn. Meanwhile, how excited are you for her brand new book? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates keep following Soap Opera Daily.