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EastEnders Star's Past Roles Puzzle Fans
5 Oct
Summary
- Patricia Potter plays Gemma Hawkins on EastEnders.
- Fans recognize Potter from Holby City and Doctors.
- The Hawkins family arrived on Albert Square earlier this year.
Viewers of the BBC One soap EastEnders have been expressing surprise and curiosity about actress Patricia Potter, who portrays Gemma Hawkins. Many fans have taken to social media to discuss where they recognize Potter from, with Holby City and Doctors frequently mentioned. Potter joined the EastEnders cast earlier this year as part of the new Hawkins family.
The Hawkins family includes Gemma's mother Rose, her sister Nicola, Nicola's partner Ned, and Gemma's son Ryder. Tensions are already apparent within the family, particularly between Nicola and her mother Rose. A significant revelation exposed that Nicola and Ned were involved in a cover-up concerning her father's death.
Patricia Potter's acting career spans several well-known British television series, including Brookside, Hollyoaks, and Absolutely Fabulous. Her role as Diane Lloyd in Holby City, which she played between 2002 and 2007 with a return in 2019, appears to be a key point of recognition for many EastEnders viewers.
