You’ll be ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED when you discover who Scott Maslen has been married to all these years…but his real life is hiding a surprising secret…” — One revelation about Scott Maslen is leaving viewers stunned
EastEnders character Jack Branning has been at the centre of some explosive storylines on the BBC soap
Scott Maslen has played Jack Branning since 2007(Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
EastEnders legend Scott Maslen isn’t the only famous person in his family.
In 2007, Jack Branning, played by Maslen, first arrived in Walford as the son of Jim Branning (John Bardon) and the sibling of established characters Max (Jake Wood) and Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson). From the moment he stepped onto the Square, Jack has consistently attracted attention from women in the area.
He’s walked down the aisle twice but has had multiple engagements along the way. Jack’s first wife was Selena, and they had a daughter together, Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine).
He subsequently wed Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), though he had an affair with her sister, Roxy (Rita Simons), resulting in a daughter, Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd).
As though that complicated situation wasn’t sufficient, Jack also became intimate with their cousin, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf), and they had a son together, Ricky Branning (Frankie Day).
Denise shared her heartbreaking cancer diagnsosis with Jack in EastEnders (Image: CREDIT LINE:BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
In 2017, Jack and Ronnie tied the knot again in a heartfelt ceremony, though devastation followed on their wedding night when she tragically drowned in a swimming pool along with her sister, Roxy, reports OK!.
Presently on the BBC soap, Jack has been left heartbroken after his current partner, Denise Fox (Diane Parish), received a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a rapidly developing and severe form of blood cancer.
In upcoming episodes, viewers can anticipate watching Jack stand by his wife as she faces her struggle with the illness.
Jack is also poised to become a grandfather for the first time following news that his eldest daughter, Penny, became pregnant earlier this year, though the baby’s actual paternity remains undisclosed.
Beyond the glittering world of Walford, Scott Maslen enjoys a considerably more low-key family existence with his wife and son.
Scott and Estelle met in 1999 and got married in 2008(Image: Hoda Davaine, Getty Images)
Who is Scott Maslen married to?
Scott, 54, is married to Estelle Rubio, a music producer and singer, and the couple has a son, Zak Alexander.
Estelle is a prominent figure in the music industry, and throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists including Basement Jaxx, La Roux, and Clean Bandit, showcasing her musical expertise and DJing prowess at the International Remix Competition.
She has also taken to the stage at London’s O2 and numerous festivals across the country, alongside Fashion Week events, establishing herself as a respected name within the electronic and remix scenes.
Estelle numbers several celebrities amongst her circle of friends, including Sophie Ellis Bextor and Ronnie Wood’s former wife, Jo Wood.
Scott and Estelle are parents to their son, Zak(Image: Instagram/mrscottmaslen)
The couple first crossed paths on Primrose Hill in 1999 while watching the total eclipse and have remained together ever since.
They tied the knot in 2008 during a lavish ceremony at a stately home before 150 guests, including EastEnders stars Barbara Windsor, Steve McFadden, Perry Fenwick, Jo Joyner, and Patsy Palmer.
“We knew from the outset that we had something special together,” Scott told Hello! Magazine at the time, adding: “I love her to bits. She is my jewel.”
Scott and Estelle are parents to son Zak Alexander, who arrived in January 2001 and is pursuing his mother’s passion for music production and DJing.
Doting father Scott frequently posts pictures of his son on social media, with the pair bearing a striking resemblance.
Scott Maslen found fame starring as Phil Hunter on The Bill
The father-and-son pair relish outings and adventures together, with Scott also providing updates on his son’s university experience after moving away from home.
Scott’s Instagram feed is also filled with images from his angling trips and photos alongside his EastEnders colleagues, with whom he maintains strong friendships.
The household includes a beloved pet dog named Chewbacca, who also regularly appears on their social media platforms.
Beyond EastEnders, actor Scott has featured in various programmes throughout the years, including Heartbeat. He’s best known to audiences as DS Phil Hunter in The Bill – a role he played for five years, from 2002 to 2007.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer
