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{{Short description|British actress and pop singer}}
{{Short description|English actress and singer (born 1968)}}
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| name           = Patsy Kensit
| name               = Patsy Kensit
| image           = Patsy Kensit BAFTA.jpg
| image             = Patsy Kensit BAFTA.jpg
| caption         = Kensit at the [[British Academy Film Awards]] in 2009
| caption           = Kensit in 2009
| birth_name     = Patricia Jude Francis Kensit
| birth_name         = Patricia Jude Francis Kensit
| birth_date     = {{Birth date and age|1968|03|04|df=y}}
| birth_date         = {{Birth date and age|1968|03|04|df=y}}
| birth_place     = [[Lambeth]], [[London]], England, UK
| birth_place       = [[Lambeth]], [[London]], England
| occupation     = {{hlist|Actress|Singer}}
| occupation         = {{hlist|Actress|singer}}
| years_active   = 1972–present
| years_active       = 1972–present
| television     = {{flat list|
| television         = {{flat list|
*''[[Emmerdale]]''
*''[[Emmerdale]]''
*''[[Holby City]]''
*''[[Holby City]]''
*''[[EastEnders]]''}}
*''[[EastEnders]]''}}
| spouse         = {{ubl|{{marriage|[[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]]|1988|1991|end=div}}|{{marriage|[[Jim Kerr]]|1992|1996|end=div}} |{{marriage|[[Liam Gallagher]]|1997|2000|end=div}} |{{marriage|[[Jeremy Healy]]|2009|2010|end=div.}}}}
| spouse             = {{ubl|{{marriage|[[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]]|1988|1991|end=div}}|{{marriage|[[Jim Kerr]]|1992|1996|end=div}} |{{marriage|[[Liam Gallagher]]|1997|2000|end=div}} |{{marriage|[[Jeremy Healy]]|2009|2010|end=div.}}}}
| alma_mater     = [[Corona Theatre School]]<br>[[Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts]]
| alma_mater         = [[Corona Theatre School]]<br>[[Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts]]
| children       = 2
| children           = 2
| website         = {{URL|https://www.patsykensit.com}}
| website           = {{URL|https://www.patsykensit.com}}
| module         = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| module             = {{Infobox musical artist|embed=yes
| genre          = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| genre          = [[Pop music|Pop]]
| instrument      = Vocals
| instrument      = Vocals
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'''Patricia Jude Francis Kensit''' (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress and singer. Beginning her career as a [[child actor]], Kensit gained attention when she acted in a string of commercials for [[Birds Eye]] frozen peas. She went on to appear in films such as ''[[The Great Gatsby (1974 film)|The Great Gatsby]]'' (1974), ''[[Gold (1974 film)|Gold]]'' (1974), ''[[Alfie Darling]]'' (1975), ''[[Hennessy (film)|Hennessy]]'' (1975), ''[[The Blue Bird (1976 film)|The Blue Bird]]'' (1976) and ''[[Hanover Street (film)|Hanover Street]]'' (1979). Balancing a dual career as both an actress and a singer, in 1983 Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band [[Eighth Wonder (band)|Eighth Wonder]]. The group released several singles, including the top 20 hits "[[I'm Not Scared (song)|I'm Not Scared]]" and "[[Cross My Heart (Eighth Wonder song)|Cross My Heart]]", before disbanding in 1989.  
'''Patricia Jude Francis Kensit''' (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress and singer. Beginning her career as a [[child actor]], Kensit gained attention when she acted in a string of commercials for [[Birds Eye]] frozen peas. She went on to appear in films such as ''[[The Great Gatsby (1974 film)|The Great Gatsby]]'' (1974), ''[[Gold (1974 film)|Gold]]'' (1974), ''[[Alfie Darling]]'' (1975), ''[[Hennessy (film)|Hennessy]]'' (1975), ''[[The Blue Bird (1976 film)|The Blue Bird]]'' (1976) and ''[[Hanover Street (film)|Hanover Street]]'' (1979). In 1983, Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band [[Eighth Wonder (band)|Eighth Wonder]], which released the top-20 hits "[[I'm Not Scared (song)|I'm Not Scared]]" and "[[Cross My Heart (Eighth Wonder song)|Cross My Heart]]" before disbanding in 1989.  


Kensit achieved further success in her [[breakthrough role]] as Suzette in the musical film ''[[Absolute Beginners (film)|Absolute Beginners]]'' (1986) and as Rika van den Haas in ''[[Lethal Weapon 2]]'' (1989) before starring in the films ''[[Blue Tornado (film)|Blue Tornado]]'' (1991), ''[[Timebomb (1991 film)|Timebomb]]'' (1991), ''[[Twenty-One (1991 film)|Twenty-One]]'' (1991), ''[[Blame It on the Bellboy]]'' (1992), ''[[Bitter Harvest (1993 film)|Bitter Harvest]]'' (1993), ''[[Full Eclipse]]'' (1993), ''[[Angels & Insects]]'' (1995), ''[[Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story|Love and Betrayal]]'' (1995) and ''[[Grace of My Heart]]'' (1996).
Kensit achieved further success in her [[breakthrough role]] as Suzette in the musical film ''[[Absolute Beginners (film)|Absolute Beginners]]'' (1986) and as Rika van den Haas in ''[[Lethal Weapon 2]]'' (1989) before starring in the films ''[[Twenty-One (1991 film)|Twenty-One]]'' (1991), ''[[Blame It on the Bellboy]]'' (1992), ''[[Bitter Harvest (1993 film)|Bitter Harvest]]'' (1993), ''[[Full Eclipse]]'' (1993), ''[[Angels & Insects]]'' (1995), ''[[Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story|Love and Betrayal]]'' (1995) and ''[[Grace of My Heart]]'' (1996).


Following a return to television, between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played the role of [[Sadie King]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'' and then that of [[Faye Morton]] in the [[BBC One]] medical drama ''[[Holby City]]'' from 2007 to 2010, and again for an episode in 2019. Throughout 2023, she played [[Emma Harding]] in ''[[EastEnders]]''. Kensit has been married to musicians [[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]], [[Jim Kerr]], [[Liam Gallagher]] and [[Jeremy Healy]].
Following a return to television, between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played the role of [[Sadie King]] in the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'' and then that of [[Faye Morton]] in the [[BBC One]] medical drama ''[[Holby City]]'' from 2007 to 2010, and again for an episode in 2019. Throughout 2023, she played [[Emma Harding]] in ''[[EastEnders]]''. Kensit has been married to musicians [[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]], [[Jim Kerr]], [[Liam Gallagher]] and [[Jeremy Healy]].
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Patricia Jude Francis Kensit was born on 4 March 1968, at the [[General Lying-In Hospital]], [[Lambeth]], to James and Margaret Rose (née Doohan). Kensit's maternal grandparents hailed from [[County Leitrim]], Ireland.<ref>{{cite news |last=Egan |first=Barry |title=Patsy Kensit – rock chick to Irish mummy |url=https://www.independent.ie/woman/celeb-news/patsy-kensit-rock-chick-to-irish-mummy-29777500.html |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=Irish Independent |date=22 November 2013 |quote=Her mother Margaret, whose parents hailed from county Leitrim}}</ref> She has an older brother. Her mother was a secretary at [[Dior]] and former model, who had previously dated [[Aga Khan IV]],<ref name="autobiography">{{cite book|title=Absolute Beginner: The Autobiography|last=Kensit|first=Patsy|year=2013|publisher=Sidgwick & Jackson|isbn=978-0283071911}}</ref> while Kensit's father was a close associate of both the [[Kray twins|Kray Twins]] and the [[Richardson Gang]], earning himself the nickname "Jimmy the Dip", and was involved in the [[Great Train Robbery (1963)|Great Train Robbery]].<ref name="autobiography"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Patsy Kensit: My family values |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/26/patsy-kensit-my-family-values|newspaper=The Guardian|author=Helen Carroll|date=26 February 2011}}</ref> He served time in prison before Kensit was born and used a cover as an antiques dealer.<ref name="FilmRef.com">[http://www.filmreference.com/film/86/Patsy-Kensit.html Patsy Kensit Biography] FilmReference.com</ref> Kensit's godfather was [[Kray twins|Reggie Kray]].<ref>{{cite twitter |user=patsy_kensit |number=606495969610485761 |title=Patsy Kensit on Twitter: "Being held by one of the Kray Twins a.k.a my godfather when I was a tiny baby #TBT" |date=4 June 2015 }}</ref> Her paternal grandfather was a robber and counterfeiter.<ref name="Tel130708">Picardie, Justine; [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/3556416/Patsy-Kensit-super-trouper.html "Patsy Kensit: super trouper"] ''The Daily Telegraph'', 13 July 2008</ref>  
Patricia Jude Francis Kensit was born on 4 March 1968, at the [[General Lying-In Hospital]], [[Lambeth]], to James and Margaret Rose (née Doohan). Kensit's maternal grandparents hailed from [[County Leitrim]], Ireland.<ref>{{cite news |last=Egan |first=Barry |title=Patsy Kensit – rock chick to Irish mummy |url=https://www.independent.ie/woman/celeb-news/patsy-kensit-rock-chick-to-irish-mummy-29777500.html |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=Irish Independent |date=22 November 2013 |quote=Her mother Margaret, whose parents hailed from county Leitrim}}</ref> She has an older brother. Her mother was a secretary at [[Dior]] and former model, who had previously dated [[Aga Khan IV]],<ref name="autobiography">{{cite book|title=Absolute Beginner: The Autobiography|last=Kensit|first=Patsy|year=2013|publisher=Sidgwick & Jackson|isbn=978-0283071911}}</ref> while Kensit's father was a close associate of both the [[Kray twins|Kray Twins]] and the [[Richardson Gang]], earning himself the nickname "Jimmy the Dip", and was involved in the [[Great Train Robbery (1963)|Great Train Robbery]].<ref name="autobiography"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Patsy Kensit: My family values |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/26/patsy-kensit-my-family-values|newspaper=The Guardian|author=Helen Carroll|date=26 February 2011}}</ref> He served time in prison before Kensit was born and used a cover as an antiques dealer.<ref name="FilmRef.com">[http://www.filmreference.com/film/86/Patsy-Kensit.html Patsy Kensit Biography] FilmReference.com</ref> Kensit's godfather was [[Kray twins|Reggie Kray]].<ref>{{cite twitter |user=patsy_kensit |number=606495969610485761 |title=Patsy Kensit on Twitter: "Being held by one of the Kray Twins a.k.a my godfather when I was a tiny baby #TBT" |date=4 June 2015 }}</ref> Her paternal grandfather was a robber and counterfeiter.<ref name="Tel130708">Picardie, Justine; [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/3556416/Patsy-Kensit-super-trouper.html "Patsy Kensit: super trouper"] ''The Daily Telegraph'', 13 July 2008</ref>  


Kensit spent her childhood living on a [[council estate]] in [[Hounslow]] and had to sleep on mattresses on the floor. She attended [[Newland House School]], [[St Catherine's School, Twickenham]], and [[Corona Theatre School]].<ref name="autobiography"/>
Kensit spent her childhood living on a [[council estate]] in [[Hounslow]]. She attended [[Newland House School]], [[St Catherine's School, Twickenham]], and [[Corona Theatre School]].<ref name="autobiography"/>


==Career==
==Career==
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In 1988, Kensit's band Eighth Wonder had two [[Top 40]] singles: "[[I'm Not Scared (song)|I'm Not Scared]]", written by [[Neil Tennant]] and [[Chris Lowe]] and produced by the [[Pet Shop Boys]] and [[Phil Harding (producer)|Phil Harding]] (for [[PWL]]), which reached Number 7 in the British charts. "Cross My Heart" reached Number 13. Although the band's success quickly waned, Kensit focused solely on her acting career, appearing in the 1989 film ''[[Lethal Weapon 2]]'' as Rika van den Haas, a South African consulate secretary with whom detective [[Martin Riggs]], played by [[Mel Gibson]], falls in love.
In 1988, Kensit's band Eighth Wonder had two [[Top 40]] singles: "[[I'm Not Scared (song)|I'm Not Scared]]", written by [[Neil Tennant]] and [[Chris Lowe]] and produced by the [[Pet Shop Boys]] and [[Phil Harding (producer)|Phil Harding]] (for [[PWL]]), which reached Number 7 in the British charts. "Cross My Heart" reached Number 13. Although the band's success quickly waned, Kensit focused solely on her acting career, appearing in the 1989 film ''[[Lethal Weapon 2]]'' as Rika van den Haas, a South African consulate secretary with whom detective [[Martin Riggs]], played by [[Mel Gibson]], falls in love.


In 1991, she had a leading role in the romantic comedy, ''Does This Mean We're Married?''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.videodetective.com/movie/does-this-mean-were-married-144362|title=Does This Mean We're Married? (1992) – Video Detective|access-date=17 June 2021|website=Videodetective.com|date=29 January 1992 }}</ref> during which she sings the song "Rambo Doll".<ref name="auto"/>
In 1991, she had a leading role in the romantic comedy, ''Does This Mean We're Married?''<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.videodetective.com/movie/does-this-mean-were-married-144362|title=Does This Mean We're Married? (1992) – Video Detective|access-date=17 June 2021|website=Videodetective.com|date=29 January 1992}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> during which she sings the song "Rambo Doll".<ref name="auto"/>


Kensit appeared in the 1991 film ''[[Twenty-One (1991 film)|Twenty-One]]'', for which she received a nomination for [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead]]. Of her role, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' magazine wrote, "Fans of Kensit get plenty of her; her lovely face and form are always the center of attention. The cool control with which she executes the role is admirable".<ref name="Var">[https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117795940.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Twenty%2DOne "Twenty-One"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113033726/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117795940.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Twenty%2DOne |date=13 November 2007 }} ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' 1 January 1991. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> In 1992, she had a leading role in the British film ''[[Blame It on the Bellboy|Blame it on the Bellboy]]'' as Miss Carolyn Wright, a desperate [[estate agent]] in Venice who would stop at nothing to clinch a deal.
Kensit appeared in the 1991 film ''[[Twenty-One (1991 film)|Twenty-One]]'', for which she received a nomination for [[Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead]]. Of her role, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' magazine wrote, "Fans of Kensit get plenty of her; her lovely face and form are always the center of attention. The cool control with which she executes the role is admirable".<ref name="Var">[https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117795940.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Twenty%2DOne "Twenty-One"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113033726/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117795940.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Twenty%2DOne |date=13 November 2007 }} ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' 1 January 1991. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> In 1992, she had a leading role in the British film ''[[Blame It on the Bellboy|Blame it on the Bellboy]]'' as Miss Carolyn Wright, a desperate [[estate agent]] in Venice who would stop at nothing to clinch a deal.
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In September and October 2005, Kensit appeared as a celebrity contestant in ''[[Gameshow Marathon (UK game show)|Ant & Dec's Gameshow Marathon]]'', progressing through to ''[[Play Your Cards Right]]'', before being eliminated by [[Carol Vorderman]]. On 23 June 2006, Kensit guest hosted  ''[[The Friday Night Project]]'' with band [[Placebo (band)|Placebo]]. She appeared as the Grand High Witch of all the World at the Children's Party at the Palace in celebration of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]]'s 80th birthday in 2006. She also became the voice of online gambling website 32red.com.<ref name="32red">[http://www.32red.com/file/4481fb7b4d348c40db4a9f3cfb06e873/patsy-kensit.html "Patsy Kensit is the voice of 32Red Online Casino"]. ''32red.com''. Retrieved 30 July 2009.</ref>
In September and October 2005, Kensit appeared as a celebrity contestant in ''[[Gameshow Marathon (UK game show)|Ant & Dec's Gameshow Marathon]]'', progressing through to ''[[Play Your Cards Right]]'', before being eliminated by [[Carol Vorderman]]. On 23 June 2006, Kensit guest hosted  ''[[The Friday Night Project]]'' with band [[Placebo (band)|Placebo]]. She appeared as the Grand High Witch of all the World at the Children's Party at the Palace in celebration of [[Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II]]'s 80th birthday in 2006. She also became the voice of online gambling website 32red.com.<ref name="32red">[http://www.32red.com/file/4481fb7b4d348c40db4a9f3cfb06e873/patsy-kensit.html "Patsy Kensit is the voice of 32Red Online Casino"]. ''32red.com''. Retrieved 30 July 2009.</ref>


In January 2007, Kensit joined the [[BBC One]] medical drama ''[[Holby City]]'' as ward sister [[Faye Morton]]. On 14 March 2010, it was revealed that she had decided to leave the show.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4527980.stm "Patsy Kensit to join Holby cast"]. [[BBC News]], 14 December 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> In May 2019, it was announced that Kensit would reprise her role as Faye Morton for an episode, later in the year.
In January 2007, Kensit joined the [[BBC One]] medical drama ''[[Holby City]]'' as ward sister [[Faye Morton]]. On 14 March 2010, it was revealed that she had decided to leave the show.<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4527980.stm "Patsy Kensit to join Holby cast"]. [[BBC News]], 14 December 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> In May 2019, it was announced that Kensit would reprise her role as Faye Morton for an episode, later in the year.


In August 2008, Kensit appeared as a subject in the sixth series of ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (British TV series)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]''. Until [[Bruce Forsyth]]'s episode broadcast in July 2010, it became the highest-rated episode for the programme, being seen by 7.10 million viewers. As of 2023, it is still the second-highest rating episode of the programme.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/sep/30/tvratings.television|title=TV ratings: Family saga ends with Llewelyn-Bowen|date=30 September 2008|accessdate=7 March 2023|work=[[The Guardian]]|first=Leigh|last=Holmwood}}</ref>
In August 2008, Kensit appeared as a subject in the sixth series of ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (British TV series)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]''. Until [[Bruce Forsyth]]'s episode broadcast in July 2010, it became the highest-rated episode for the programme, being seen by 7.10 million viewers. As of 2023, it is still the second-highest rating episode of the programme.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2008/sep/30/tvratings.television|title=TV ratings: Family saga ends with Llewelyn-Bowen|date=30 September 2008|accessdate=7 March 2023|work=[[The Guardian]]|first=Leigh|last=Holmwood}}</ref>


In September 2010, Kensit participated as a contestant on the [[Strictly Come Dancing (series 8)|eighth series]] of ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/2010/dancers/celebrity/patsy_kensit.shtml|title=BBC – Strictly Come Dancing 2010 – Celebrities – Patsy Kensit|publisher=BBC|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> She was partnered with professional dancer [[Robin Windsor]]. They were the eighth couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in seventh place.
In September 2010, Kensit participated as a contestant on the [[Strictly Come Dancing series 8|eighth series]] of ''[[Strictly Come Dancing]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing/2010/dancers/celebrity/patsy_kensit.shtml|title=BBC – Strictly Come Dancing 2010 – Celebrities – Patsy Kensit|publisher=BBC|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> She was partnered with professional dancer [[Robin Windsor]]. They were the eighth couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in seventh place.


On 15 May 2012, she narrated the [[Channel 4]] documentary ''Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys''. On 7 April 2014, Kensit was a guest panellist on [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] chat show ''[[Loose Women]]''.<ref>[http://www.itv.com/loosewomen/guests/patsy-joins-mondays-loose-women "Claire Goose joins Monday's Loose Women"]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408225223/http://www.itv.com/loosewomen/guests/patsy-joins-mondays-loose-women |date=8 April 2014 }}. ITV. 7 April 2014</ref> On 7 January 2015, Kensit took part as a housemate in the [[Celebrity Big Brother (British series 15)|fifteenth series]] of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigbrother.channel5.com/housemate/patsy-kensit|title=Patsy Kensit – Celebrity Big Brother|website=Celebrity Big Brother|publisher=Channel 5|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> She was the third celebrity to be evicted from the House, after spending 21 days.
On 15 May 2012, she narrated the [[Channel 4]] documentary ''Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys''. On 7 April 2014, Kensit was a guest panellist on [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] chat show ''[[Loose Women]]''.<ref>[http://www.itv.com/loosewomen/guests/patsy-joins-mondays-loose-women "Claire Goose joins Monday's Loose Women"]. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408225223/http://www.itv.com/loosewomen/guests/patsy-joins-mondays-loose-women |date=8 April 2014 }}. ITV. 7 April 2014</ref> On 7 January 2015, Kensit took part as a housemate in the [[Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series) series 15|fifteenth series]] of ''[[Celebrity Big Brother (British TV series)|Celebrity Big Brother]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bigbrother.channel5.com/housemate/patsy-kensit|title=Patsy Kensit – Celebrity Big Brother|website=Celebrity Big Brother|publisher=Channel 5|access-date=3 February 2018}}</ref> She was the third celebrity to be evicted from the House, after spending 21 days.


In 2018, Kensit started her Conscious Puberty campaign, which came about after she experienced significant challenges during the menopause. She now uses the campaign across social media channels to converse with other women of every age.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/patsy-kensit-on-her-menopause-rebirth-lf0hgj72c |title=Patsy Kensit on her menopause rebirth |website=The Sunday Times |date=10 November 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref>
In 2018, Kensit started her Conscious Puberty campaign, which came about after she experienced significant challenges during the menopause. She now uses the campaign across social media channels to converse with other women of every age.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thetimes.com/article/patsy-kensit-on-her-menopause-rebirth-lf0hgj72c |title=Patsy Kensit on her menopause rebirth |website=The Sunday Times |date=10 November 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020}}</ref>
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In March 2021, Kensit appeared on [[BBC Two]]'s ''[[Richard Osman's House of Games]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Osman's House of Games|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000stjs|access-date=6 March 2021|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Later that year, she made a guest appearance in an episode of ''[[McDonald & Dodds]]'' and starred in the film ''[[The Pebble and the Boy]]''.
In March 2021, Kensit appeared on [[BBC Two]]'s ''[[Richard Osman's House of Games]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Osman's House of Games|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000stjs|access-date=6 March 2021|publisher=BBC}}</ref> Later that year, she made a guest appearance in an episode of ''[[McDonald & Dodds]]'' and starred in the film ''[[The Pebble and the Boy]]''.


In November 2022, it was announced that Kensit would join the cast of the BBC soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' as [[Emma Harding]], the biological mother of [[Lola Pearce]] ([[Danielle Harold]]). Kensit made her first on-screen appearance as Emma on 25 January 2023.<ref name="Kensit">{{cite news |last1=Dubey |first1=Shivani |title=EastEnders casts former Emmerdale and Holby City star Patsy Kensit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a41872725/eastenders-casts-patsy-kensit-lola-mum/ |access-date=20 December 2022 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]] |date=5 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23275783.itv-emmerdale-star-patsy-kensit-begins-role-bbc-eastenders/|title=ITV Emmerdale star Patsy Kensit begins role in BBC EastEnders |website=Hackney Gazette|last=Searle|first=Joshua|date=25 January 2023|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/eastenders-danielle-harold-on-patsy-kensit-likeness-to-her-real-mum-18156811/|title=EastEnders star Danielle Harold declares Patsy Kensit looks more like her than her real mum|website=Metro|last=Kitson|first=Calli|date=24 January 2023|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref>
In November 2022, it was announced that Kensit would join the cast of the BBC soap opera ''[[EastEnders]]'' as [[Emma Harding]], the biological mother of [[Lola Pearce]] ([[Danielle Harold]]). Kensit made her first on-screen appearance as Emma on 25 January 2023.<ref name="Kensit">{{cite news |last1=Dubey |first1=Shivani |title=EastEnders casts former Emmerdale and Holby City star Patsy Kensit |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a41872725/eastenders-casts-patsy-kensit-lola-mum/ |access-date=20 December 2022 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]] |date=5 November 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hackneygazette.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23275783.itv-emmerdale-star-patsy-kensit-begins-role-bbc-eastenders/|title=ITV Emmerdale star Patsy Kensit begins role in BBC EastEnders |website=Hackney Gazette|last=Searle|first=Joshua|date=25 January 2023|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/24/eastenders-danielle-harold-on-patsy-kensit-likeness-to-her-real-mum-18156811/|title=EastEnders star Danielle Harold declares Patsy Kensit looks more like her than her real mum|website=Metro|last=Kitson|first=Calli|date=24 January 2023|access-date=25 January 2023}}</ref> In December 2023, Kensit guest starred in the ''[[Death in Paradise]]'' Christmas special. She starred in two films in 2025: ''Borley Rectory: The Awakening'', a horror piece, and ''A Scottish Christmas Secret'', a festive movie in which she played [[Caprice Bourret]]'s sister.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Kensit has been married four times.<ref name="DigSpy290907"/> In 1988, she married [[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]] of the band [[Big Audio Dynamite]] but they divorced in 1991. In 1992, she married [[Jim Kerr]], lead singer of [[Simple Minds]]. During the marriage, she gave birth to her first son James. Kensit and Kerr divorced in 1996, and in April 1997, she married [[Liam Gallagher]] from the band [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], at [[Marylebone Town Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/celebrity-wedding-venue-popular-with-sir-paul-mccartney-and-liam-gallagher-reopens-after-60m-a3653566.html|title=Celebrity wedding venue popular with Sir Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher reopens after £60m renovation|date=9 October 2017|work=Evening Standard|location=London|access-date=16 May 2020}}</ref> Kensit and Gallagher had a son, Lennon, who was named after [[John Lennon]]. Lennon's godmother is actress [[Elizabeth Hurley]], Kensit's co-star in the film ''[[Kill Cruise]]''.<ref>''[http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_facts/1353:1555:1/Elizabeth_Hurley.htm Elizabeth Hurley] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928001705/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_facts/1353%3A1555%3A1/Elizabeth_Hurley.htm |date=28 September 2007 }}'' – thebiographychannel.co.uk. Retrieved 18 June 2007.</ref> Kensit and Gallagher divorced in 2000.<ref name="DigSpy290907"/>  
Kensit has been married four times.<ref name="DigSpy290907"/> In 1988, she married [[Dan Donovan (keyboardist)|Dan Donovan]] of the band [[Big Audio Dynamite]] but they divorced in 1991. In 1992, she married [[Jim Kerr]], lead singer of [[Simple Minds]]. During the marriage, she gave birth to a son. Kensit and Kerr divorced in 1996, and in April 1997, she married [[Liam Gallagher]] from the band [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]], at [[Marylebone Town Hall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/celebrity-wedding-venue-popular-with-sir-paul-mccartney-and-liam-gallagher-reopens-after-60m-a3653566.html|title=Celebrity wedding venue popular with Sir Paul McCartney and Liam Gallagher reopens after £60m renovation|date=9 October 2017|work=Evening Standard|location=London|access-date=16 May 2020}}</ref> Kensit and Gallagher had a son, whose godmother is actress [[Elizabeth Hurley]], Kensit's co-star in the film ''[[Kill Cruise]]''.<ref>''[http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_facts/1353:1555:1/Elizabeth_Hurley.htm Elizabeth Hurley] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928001705/http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biography_facts/1353%3A1555%3A1/Elizabeth_Hurley.htm |date=28 September 2007 }}'' – thebiographychannel.co.uk. Retrieved 18 June 2007.</ref> Kensit and Gallagher divorced in 2000.<ref name="DigSpy290907"/>  


She later became involved with the DJ [[Jeremy Healy]] and announced that she was marrying for a fourth time on 29 November 2007.<ref name="DigSpy290907">Dadds, Kimberley; [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a80835/patsy-kensit-to-marry-for-fourth-time.html "Patsy Kensit to marry for fourth time"] ''[[Digital Spy]]'', 29 September 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> On 31 March 2008, it was reported that the couple had split by mutual consent and had called off their wedding.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7323330.stm "Actress Kensit calls off wedding"] [[BBC News]], 31 March 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> They reconciled, and married on 18 April 2009,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8007101.stm "Kensit ties knot for fourth time"] [[BBC News]], 19 April 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> but it was reported in February 2010 that the couple had separated, with their divorce confirmed later in the year.{{cn|date=December 2024}}  
She later became involved with the DJ [[Jeremy Healy]] and announced that she was marrying for a fourth time on 29 November 2007.<ref name="DigSpy290907">Dadds, Kimberley; [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a80835/patsy-kensit-to-marry-for-fourth-time.html "Patsy Kensit to marry for fourth time"] ''[[Digital Spy]]'', 29 September 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> On 31 March 2008, it was reported that the couple had split by mutual consent and had called off their wedding.<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7323330.stm "Actress Kensit calls off wedding"] [[BBC News]], 31 March 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> They reconciled, and married on 18 April 2009,<ref>[https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8007101.stm "Kensit ties knot for fourth time"] [[BBC News]], 19 April 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009</ref> but it was reported in February 2010 that the couple had separated, with their divorce confirmed later in the year.{{cn|date=December 2024}}  


Kensit is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], although she identifies as an ''[[Cafeteria Catholicism|à la carte]]'' member of the faith. Kensit had her children baptised and confirmed in the Catholic tradition.<ref>{{cite news|author=Carroll, Helen|title=Patsy Kensit: My family values |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/26/patsy-kensit-my-family-values|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=26 February 2011|access-date=1 September 2011}}</ref> She began attending church after her mother's death.<ref>{{cite news|title=Patsy Kensit: You ask the questions |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/patsy-kensit-you-ask-the-questions-745943.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/patsy-kensit-you-ask-the-questions-745943.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|date=26 February 2003|access-date=1 September 2011}}</ref>
Kensit is a [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]], although she identifies as an ''[[Cafeteria Catholicism|à la carte]]'' member of the faith. Kensit had her children baptised and confirmed in the Catholic tradition.<ref>{{cite news|author=Carroll, Helen|title=Patsy Kensit: My family values |url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2011/feb/26/patsy-kensit-my-family-values|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=26 February 2011|access-date=1 September 2011}}</ref> She began attending church after her mother's death.<ref>{{cite news|title=Patsy Kensit: You ask the questions |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/patsy-kensit-you-ask-the-questions-745943.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/patsy-kensit-you-ask-the-questions-745943.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|work=[[The Independent]]|date=26 February 2003|access-date=1 September 2011}}</ref>
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| 1994 || ''[[Larry Collins (writer)#Adaptations|Fall from Grace]]'' || Lady Deirdre Sebright ||  
| 1994 || ''Fall from Grace'' || Lady Deirdre Sebright ||  
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| rowspan="6"| 1995 || | ''Kleptomania'' || Julie ||
| rowspan="6"| 1995 || | ''Kleptomania'' || Julie ||
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| ''[[Angels & Insects]]'' || Eugenia Alabaster Adamson ||
| ''[[Angels and Insects]]'' || Eugenia Alabaster Adamson ||
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| ''[[Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story]]'' || [[Mia Farrow]] ||
| ''[[Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story]]'' || [[Mia Farrow]] ||
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| ''[[René Bonnière#Films|Dream Man]]'' || Kris Anderson ||
| ''Dream Man'' || Kris Anderson ||
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| ''[[Lisa Gardner#Adaptations|At the Midnight Hour]]'' || Elizabeth Guinness ||
| ''At the Midnight Hour'' || Elizabeth Guinness ||
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| ''[[Tunnel Vision (1995 film)|Tunnel Vision]]'' || Kelly Wheatstone ||
| ''[[Tunnel Vision (1995 film)|Tunnel Vision]]'' || Kelly Wheatstone ||
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| 1996 || ''[[Grace of My Heart]]'' || Cheryl Steed ||
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| 1998 || ''[[Lionel Chetwynd|Human Bomb]]'' || Marcia Weller ||
| 1998 || ''Human Bomb'' || Marcia Weller ||
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| rowspan="2"| 1999 || ''[[Speedway Junky]]'' || Donna ||
| rowspan="2"| 1999 || ''[[Speedway Junky]]'' || Donna ||
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| rowspan="3"| 2001 || ''[[Things Behind the Sun]]'' || Denise ||
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| ''[[Bad Karma (2002 film)|Bad Karma]]'' || Maureen Hatcher ||
| ''[[Bad Karma (2001 film)|Bad Karma]]'' || Maureen Hatcher ||
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| ''[[Loves Music, Loves to Dance#Adaptation|Loves Music, Loves to Dance]]'' || Darcy Scott ||  
| ''[[Loves Music, Loves to Dance]]'' || Darcy Scott ||  
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| rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[The One and Only (2002 film)|The One and Only]]'' || Stella ||
| rowspan="2"| 2002 || ''[[The One and Only (2002 film)|The One and Only]]'' || Stella ||
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| 2006 || ''[[Played (film)|Played]]'' || Cindy ||
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| 2007 || ''[[The Magic Door (2007 film)|The Magic Door]]'' || Rachel ||
| 2007 || ''[[The Magic Door (film)|The Magic Door]]'' || Rachel ||
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| 2021 || ''[[The Pebble and the Boy]]'' || Sonia ||
| 2021 || ''[[The Pebble and the Boy]]'' || Sonia ||
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| 2024 || ''A Gangster's Kiss'' || Crassus ||
| 2024 || ''A Gangster's Kiss'' || Crassus ||
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| rowspan=2|2025 || ''Borley Rectory: The Awakening'' || Constance Bull ||
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| TBA || ''Jackie the Stripper'' || TBA ||
| TBA || ''Jackie the Stripper'' || TBA ||
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| 1981 || ''[[Great Expectations (1981 TV series)|Great Expectations]]'' || Young Estella || 2 episodes
| 1981 || ''[[Great Expectations (1981 TV series)|Great Expectations]]'' || Young Estella || 2 episodes
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| rowspan="4"| 1982 || ''[[Walt Disney anthology television series|Disneyland]]'' || Pollyanna || Episode: "The Adventures of Pollyanna"
| rowspan="4"| 1982 || ''[[Disney anthology television series|Disneyland]]'' || Pollyanna || Episode: "The Adventures of Pollyanna"
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| ''Flesh and Blood'' || Gwen Brassington || Series 2: Episode 5  
| ''Flesh and Blood'' || Gwen Brassington || Series 2: Episode 5  
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| 1996 || ''[[French and Saunders]]'' || Patsy Kensit || 3 episodes
| 1996 || ''[[French and Saunders]]'' || Patsy Kensit || 3 episodes
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| 1998 || ''The Last Don II'' || Josie Cirolia || Both 2 episodes
| 1998 || ''[[The Last Don (miniseries)|The Last Don II]]'' || Josie Cirolia || Both 2 episodes
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| 2000 ||  ''[[Aladdin]]'' || Princess || Television film  
| 2000 ||  ''[[Aladdin]]'' || Princess || Television film  
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| 2001 || ''Strange Frequency'' || Kim || Episode: "Cold Turkey"
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| 2001 || ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' || Charlotte Leith-Jones || Episode: "Happily Ever After"
| 2001 || ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' || Charlotte Leith-Jones || Episode: "Happily Ever After"
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| rowspan=2|2023 || ''[[EastEnders]]'' || [[Emma Harding]] || Recurring role<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patsy Kensit is set to join the cast of EastEnders for a regular role in the role of Emma Harding, Lola's mother. |url=https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/1605306139071156224/photo/1 |access-date=2022-12-20 |via=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>  
| rowspan=2|2023 || ''[[EastEnders]]'' || [[Emma Harding]] || Recurring role<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patsy Kensit is set to join the cast of EastEnders for a regular role in the role of Emma Harding, Lola's mother. |url=https://twitter.com/bbceastenders/status/1605306139071156224/photo/1 |access-date=2022-12-20 |via=Twitter |language=en}}</ref>  
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|| ''[[Death in Paradise (TV series)|Death in Paradise]]'' || Bella Stableforth || Episode: "It's Behind You"
|| ''[[Death in Paradise]]'' || Bella Stableforth || Episode: "It's Behind You"
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*''[[Celebrity Juice]]'' (17 March 2011) – Panelist
*''[[Celebrity Juice]]'' (17 March 2011) – Panelist
*''[[8 Out of 10 Cats|8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut]]'' (8 July 2011) – Panelist
*''[[8 Out of 10 Cats|8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut]]'' (8 July 2011) – Panelist
*''[[Would I Lie to You? (British game show)|Would I Lie to You?]]'' (18 May 2012) – Guest
*''[[Would I Lie to You?]]'' (18 May 2012) – Guest
*''[[The Million Pound Drop Live]]'' (2012) – Contestant with [[Keith Lemon]]
*''[[The Million Pound Drop|The Million Pound Drop Live]]'' (2012) – Contestant with [[Keith Lemon]]
*''[[The Chase (British game show)|The Chase]]: Celebrity Special'' (27 September 2014) – Contestant with [[Natalie Anderson]], [[Esther Rantzen]], and [[Brian McFadden]]; won<ref>[http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep5week40/chase-celebrity-special "The Chase: Celebrity Special"]. Itv.com</ref>
*''[[The Chase (British game show)|The Chase]]: Celebrity Special'' (27 September 2014) – Contestant with [[Natalie Anderson]], [[Esther Rantzen]], and [[Brian McFadden]]; won<ref>[http://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep5week40/chase-celebrity-special "The Chase: Celebrity Special"]. Itv.com</ref>
*''[[Loose Women]]'' (2014) – Guest presenter  
*''[[Loose Women]]'' (2014) – Guest presenter  
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Wikiquote}}
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Wikidata image Patricia Jude Francis Kensit (born 4 March 1968) is an English actress and singer. Beginning her career as a child actor, Kensit gained attention when she acted in a string of commercials for Birds Eye frozen peas. She went on to appear in films such as The Great Gatsby (1974), Gold (1974), Alfie Darling (1975), Hennessy (1975), The Blue Bird (1976) and Hanover Street (1979). In 1983, Kensit formed and became the lead singer of the pop band Eighth Wonder, which released the top-20 hits "I'm Not Scared" and "Cross My Heart" before disbanding in 1989.

Kensit achieved further success in her breakthrough role as Suzette in the musical film Absolute Beginners (1986) and as Rika van den Haas in Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) before starring in the films Twenty-One (1991), Blame It on the Bellboy (1992), Bitter Harvest (1993), Full Eclipse (1993), Angels & Insects (1995), Love and Betrayal (1995) and Grace of My Heart (1996).

Following a return to television, between 2004 and 2006, Kensit played the role of Sadie King in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale and then that of Faye Morton in the BBC One medical drama Holby City from 2007 to 2010, and again for an episode in 2019. Throughout 2023, she played Emma Harding in EastEnders. Kensit has been married to musicians Dan Donovan, Jim Kerr, Liam Gallagher and Jeremy Healy.

Kensit was nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Hanover Street (1979). In 1991, she was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead in Twenty-One (1991), and later had several nominations for her role in Emmerdale.

Early life and education

Patricia Jude Francis Kensit was born on 4 March 1968, at the General Lying-In Hospital, Lambeth, to James and Margaret Rose (née Doohan). Kensit's maternal grandparents hailed from County Leitrim, Ireland.[1] She has an older brother. Her mother was a secretary at Dior and former model, who had previously dated Aga Khan IV,[2] while Kensit's father was a close associate of both the Kray Twins and the Richardson Gang, earning himself the nickname "Jimmy the Dip", and was involved in the Great Train Robbery.[2][3] He served time in prison before Kensit was born and used a cover as an antiques dealer.[4] Kensit's godfather was Reggie Kray.[5] Her paternal grandfather was a robber and counterfeiter.[6]

Kensit spent her childhood living on a council estate in Hounslow. She attended Newland House School, St Catherine's School, Twickenham, and Corona Theatre School.[2]

Career

Early work

In 1972, at the age of four, Kensit appeared in a television advert for Birds Eye frozen peas.[7] She had her first big-screen role in the film For the Love of Ada. Her next film role was two years later in The Great Gatsby, with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow, the latter of whom she portrayed in the 1995 biopic, Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story. Later in 1974, she had a small role in the thriller film Gold alongside Roger Moore and Susannah York. She then starred in Alfie Darling (1975) with Joan Collins. Following that, Kensit had a leading role in the 1976 Soviet-American co-production, The Blue Bird, and she struck up a friendship with actress and co-star Elizabeth Taylor.[2] In 1979, Kensit starred in the war-romance film Hanover Street, opposite Harrison Ford and Christopher Plummer. She was nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture at the Young Artist Awards for her role in the film.[8]

In the early 1980s, Kensit began to appear regularly in films. In 1981, she starred as Estella in the BBC adaptation of Great Expectations. An important role was Lady Margaret Plantagenet in the 1982 BBC Television Shakespeare production of Richard III. In the same year, she starred as the title character in the Walt Disney episode The Adventures of Pollyanna.

Rise to fame

In 1983, she starred as the leading character in the TV series Luna. The following year she starred in the children's play The Prattling Princess. In 1985, she starred in the films Silas Marner and The Corsican Brothers.

In 1983, with her brother Jamie Kensit, she helped set up the band Eighth Wonder, which included Steve Grantley and Geoff Beauchamp.[7]

In 1985, Kensit pursued a dual career as a singer and an actress. She starred as Eppie in an adaptation of Silas Marner, with Ben Kingsley. At the time, Kensit stated: "All I want is to be more famous than anything or anyone".[6]

In 1986, she won the lead female role in the film version of Absolute Beginners, based on the book by Colin MacInnes. In November 1987, she sang a duet with the Italian singer and songwriter Eros Ramazzotti, entitled Script error: No such module "Lang". ("The Good Light of the Stars").

In 1988, Kensit's band Eighth Wonder had two Top 40 singles: "I'm Not Scared", written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe and produced by the Pet Shop Boys and Phil Harding (for PWL), which reached Number 7 in the British charts. "Cross My Heart" reached Number 13. Although the band's success quickly waned, Kensit focused solely on her acting career, appearing in the 1989 film Lethal Weapon 2 as Rika van den Haas, a South African consulate secretary with whom detective Martin Riggs, played by Mel Gibson, falls in love.

In 1991, she had a leading role in the romantic comedy, Does This Mean We're Married?[9] during which she sings the song "Rambo Doll".[9]

Kensit appeared in the 1991 film Twenty-One, for which she received a nomination for Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. Of her role, Variety magazine wrote, "Fans of Kensit get plenty of her; her lovely face and form are always the center of attention. The cool control with which she executes the role is admirable".[10] In 1992, she had a leading role in the British film Blame it on the Bellboy as Miss Carolyn Wright, a desperate estate agent in Venice who would stop at nothing to clinch a deal.

In 1995, Kensit starred with Kristin Scott Thomas and Mark Rylance in Angels & Insects, which was directed by Philip Haas, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Costume Design. Kensit's last major lead film role was in the Newcastle-based The One and Only.

2004–present

In 2004, Kensit joined the cast of soap opera Emmerdale as Sadie King, and also regularly featured in the third series of Channel 4's Bo' Selecta!, along with its 2005 spin-off series A Bear's Tail. Kensit's success as the soap super-bitch in a popular comedy brought her back to the public's attention. In September 2006, Kensit left Emmerdale, stating that commuting to Yorkshire and the time away from her sons was too stressful.

In September and October 2005, Kensit appeared as a celebrity contestant in Ant & Dec's Gameshow Marathon, progressing through to Play Your Cards Right, before being eliminated by Carol Vorderman. On 23 June 2006, Kensit guest hosted The Friday Night Project with band Placebo. She appeared as the Grand High Witch of all the World at the Children's Party at the Palace in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday in 2006. She also became the voice of online gambling website 32red.com.[11]

In January 2007, Kensit joined the BBC One medical drama Holby City as ward sister Faye Morton. On 14 March 2010, it was revealed that she had decided to leave the show.[12] In May 2019, it was announced that Kensit would reprise her role as Faye Morton for an episode, later in the year.

In August 2008, Kensit appeared as a subject in the sixth series of Who Do You Think You Are?. Until Bruce Forsyth's episode broadcast in July 2010, it became the highest-rated episode for the programme, being seen by 7.10 million viewers. As of 2023, it is still the second-highest rating episode of the programme.[13]

In September 2010, Kensit participated as a contestant on the eighth series of Strictly Come Dancing.[14] She was partnered with professional dancer Robin Windsor. They were the eighth couple to be eliminated from the competition, finishing in seventh place.

On 15 May 2012, she narrated the Channel 4 documentary Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys. On 7 April 2014, Kensit was a guest panellist on ITV chat show Loose Women.[15] On 7 January 2015, Kensit took part as a housemate in the fifteenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.[16] She was the third celebrity to be evicted from the House, after spending 21 days.

In 2018, Kensit started her Conscious Puberty campaign, which came about after she experienced significant challenges during the menopause. She now uses the campaign across social media channels to converse with other women of every age.[17]

In March 2021, Kensit appeared on BBC Two's Richard Osman's House of Games.[18] Later that year, she made a guest appearance in an episode of McDonald & Dodds and starred in the film The Pebble and the Boy.

In November 2022, it was announced that Kensit would join the cast of the BBC soap opera EastEnders as Emma Harding, the biological mother of Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold). Kensit made her first on-screen appearance as Emma on 25 January 2023.[19][20][21] In December 2023, Kensit guest starred in the Death in Paradise Christmas special. She starred in two films in 2025: Borley Rectory: The Awakening, a horror piece, and A Scottish Christmas Secret, a festive movie in which she played Caprice Bourret's sister.

Personal life

Kensit has been married four times.[22] In 1988, she married Dan Donovan of the band Big Audio Dynamite but they divorced in 1991. In 1992, she married Jim Kerr, lead singer of Simple Minds. During the marriage, she gave birth to a son. Kensit and Kerr divorced in 1996, and in April 1997, she married Liam Gallagher from the band Oasis, at Marylebone Town Hall.[23] Kensit and Gallagher had a son, whose godmother is actress Elizabeth Hurley, Kensit's co-star in the film Kill Cruise.[24] Kensit and Gallagher divorced in 2000.[22]

She later became involved with the DJ Jeremy Healy and announced that she was marrying for a fourth time on 29 November 2007.[22] On 31 March 2008, it was reported that the couple had split by mutual consent and had called off their wedding.[25] They reconciled, and married on 18 April 2009,[26] but it was reported in February 2010 that the couple had separated, with their divorce confirmed later in the year.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Kensit is a Roman Catholic, although she identifies as an à la carte member of the faith. Kensit had her children baptised and confirmed in the Catholic tradition.[27] She began attending church after her mother's death.[28]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1972 For the Love of Ada Little girl Uncredited
1974 The Great Gatsby Pamela Buchanan
Gold Little Girl at Christmas Party Uncredited
1975 Alfie Darling Penny
Hennessy Angie Hennessy
1976 The Blue Bird Mytyl
1979 Lady Oscar Oscar as a child
Hanover Street Sarah Sellinger Nominated – Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in a Motion Picture[29]
Quincy's Quest Jennifer
1985 The Corsican Brothers Emilie du Cailland
1986 Absolute Beginners Suzette
1988 Don Bosco Lina
A Chorus of Disapproval Linda Washbrook
1989 Lethal Weapon 2 Rika van den Haas
1990 Chicago Joe and the Showgirl Joyce Cook
Kill Cruise Su
Bullseye! Sick Lady on Train Cameo
1991 Blue Tornado Isabella
Timebomb Dr. Anna Nolmar
Twenty-One Katie Nominated – Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
Prince of Shadows Rebeca
1992 Blame It on the Bellboy Caroline Wright
The Turn of the Screw Jenny
1993 Bitter Harvest Jolene
Full Eclipse Casey Spencer
1994 Fall from Grace Lady Deirdre Sebright
1995 Kleptomania Julie
Angels and Insects Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story Mia Farrow
Dream Man Kris Anderson
At the Midnight Hour Elizabeth Guinness
Tunnel Vision Kelly Wheatstone
1996 Grace of My Heart Cheryl Steed
1998 Human Bomb Marcia Weller
1999 Speedway Junky Donna
Janice Beard 45 WPM Julia
2000 The Pavilion Clara Huddlestone
Best Angie Best
2001 Things Behind the Sun Denise
Bad Karma Maureen Hatcher
Loves Music, Loves to Dance Darcy Scott
2002 The One and Only Stella
Who's Your Daddy? Heather McKay
2003 Darkness Falling Vicki
Shelter Island Alex Delamere
2006 Played Cindy
2007 The Magic Door Rachel
2021 The Pebble and the Boy Sonia
2022 Renegades Judy Carver
2024 A Gangster's Kiss Crassus
2025 Borley Rectory: The Awakening Constance Bull
A Scottish Christmas Secret Sophie Bennett
TBA Jackie the Stripper TBA

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1972 Birds Eye's Frozen Peas Herself Television advert[30][31]
1973 The Brothers Toddler Episode: "Negotiations"
1974 Z-Cars Joanna Page Episode: "Joanna"
1975 Churchill's People Brewster child Episode: "America! America!"
1976 Dickens of London Georgina Hogarth 2 episodes
1977–1978 The Foundation Emma Prince 24 episodes
1978 Armchair Thriller Tessa 5 episodes (Quiet as a Nun)
1979 The Legend of King Arthur Morgan le Fay Series 1: Episode 1
Prince Regent Young Princess Charlotte 2 episodes
Penmarric Young Mariana 2 episodes
1980 Hannah Ruth Corder All 4 episodes
The Mystery of the Disappearing Schoolgirls Daisy Television film
1981 Great Expectations Young Estella 2 episodes
1982 Disneyland Pollyanna Episode: "The Adventures of Pollyanna"
Flesh and Blood Gwen Brassington Series 2: Episode 5
Frost in May Nanda Gray Episode: "Frost in May"
Schoolgirl Chums Hilary Television film
1983 The Tragedy of Richard III Lady Margaret Plantagenet
Luna Luna 6 episodes
1984 Diana Young Diana 2 episodes
1985 Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe Eppie Television film
1989 Theatre Night Louka Episode: "Arms and the Man"
1991 Does This Mean We're Married? Deena Television film
1992 Screen One Hetty Sorrel Episode: "Adam Bede"
1993 Tales from the Crypt Bridget Episode: "As Ye Sow"
1996 French and Saunders Patsy Kensit 3 episodes
1998 The Last Don II Josie Cirolia Both 2 episodes
2000 Aladdin Princess Television film
2001 Strange Frequency Kim Episode: "Cold Turkey"
2001 Casualty Charlotte Leith-Jones Episode: "Happily Ever After"
2002 Murder in Mind Angela Stephenson Episode: "Flashback"
2003–2004 Bo' Selecta! Patsy Kensit 10 episodes
2004 Monkey Trousers Various characters Television film
A Bear's Christmas Tail Helen Hennerson
2004–2006 Emmerdale Sadie King Regular role; 311 episodes
Nominated – British Soap Award for Soap Bitch of the Year
Nominated – National Television Award for Most Popular Newcomer
2005 A Bear's Tail Helen Hennerson All 6 episodes
2006 Children's Party at the Palace Various Television film
2007 A Bucket o' French & Saunders Various characters 2 episodes
2007–2010, 2019 Holby City Faye Morton Regular role; 169 episodes
2012–2013 Lemon La Vida Loca Patsy Kensit 2 episodes
2017 Tina and Bobby Betty Dean 2 episodes
2020 Agatha Raisin Emma Comfrey Episode: "The Deadly Dance"
2021 McDonald & Dodds Barbara Graham Episode: "The Man Who Wasn't There"
2023 EastEnders Emma Harding Recurring role[32]
Death in Paradise Bella Stableforth Episode: "It's Behind You"

Guest appearances

See also

References

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