We know she’s been married a few times. We know she’s Stacey’s mum. But the exact number? That’s a proper EastEnders mystery.
Jean’s age changes like the weather in Albert Square. One minute she’s talking about the 60s. The next, she’s holding a baby like she’s a granny. It’s a brilliant mess.
The Actor’s Secret Weapon
The actress who plays her, Gillian Wright, was born in 1960. That makes her around 64 years old as of 2026. But Jean’s character age? That’s where it gets weird.
Gillian is phenomenal. She plays Jean with such a wild energy that her age feels like a suggestion, not a fact. She can be a child one scene and a wise elder the next.
