Overview

• Lorraine Stanley, 48, showcased her remarkable weight loss in recent social media posts, including a birthday tribute to her sister and photos from the London Marathon.
• The actress left EastEnders in December 2023 after seven years, with her character Karen Taylor exiting in a storyline involving a fake kidnapping and stolen money.
• Stanley briefly returned to the soap in 2024 for cameo appearances tied to the discovery of her on-screen son Keanu Taylor's body and his funeral.
• She attended the London Marathon to support snooker player Frankie Jakeway, sharing a montage of the day with her family and praising the event’s cause, Children Cancer UK.
• Stanley has reiterated her decision not to return to EastEnders full-time, stating she is content with her current pursuits but leaving the door open for possible special appearances.