EastEnders’ Jack Branning has been a hugely popular character on the BBC soap for nearly two decades – and off-screen, actor Scott Maslen has been married since 2008
Jack Branning, portrayed by Scott Maslen, has experienced plenty of highs and lows during his time on EastEnders.
The police officer made his debut in Albert Square back in 2007 as Jim Branning’s (John Bardon) son and the sibling of well-established residents Max (Jake Wood) and Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson). From the moment he stepped into Walford, Jack has consistently turned heads among the local women.
While he’s walked down the aisle twice, he’s also had numerous engagements along the way. Jack’s first marriage was to Selena, and the pair welcomed a daughter, Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine).
He subsequently wed Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), though he had an affair with her sister, Roxy (Rita Simons), resulting in their daughter, Amy Mitchell (Ellie Dadd).
As though that complicated love triangle wasn’t dramatic enough, Jack also had an affair with their cousin, Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf), and they share a son, Ricky Branning (Frankie Day).
During 2017, Jack and Ronnie tied the knot again in a heartfelt ceremony, yet disaster struck on their wedding evening when she perished in a swimming pool accident alongside her sister Roxy, reports OK!.
Presently on the BBC drama, Jack has been left heartbroken following his current partner Denise Fox’s (Diane Parish) diagnosis with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), an aggressive and rapidly-developing form of blood cancer.
In forthcoming episodes, viewers can anticipate Jack standing by his wife as she fights the illness. Jack is also poised to become a grandfather for the first time, following his eldest daughter, Penny, who fell pregnant earlier this year, though the baby’s paternity has yet to be disclosed.
Beyond the glittering world of Walford, Scott Maslen enjoys a far more tranquil family existence with his wife and son.
Who is Scott Maslen married to?
Scott, 54, is wed to Estelle Rubio, a music producer and vocalist, and together they have a son, Zak Alexander.
Estelle is a prominent figure in the music world, and throughout her career, she has collaborated with artists including Basement Jaxx, La Roux, and Clean Bandit, showcasing her musical expertise and DJ abilities at the International Remix Competition.
She has also taken to the stage at London’s O2 and numerous festivals across the nation, alongside Fashion Week events, establishing herself as a major force in the electronic and remix scenes.
Estelle counts several celebrities among her circle of friends, including Sophie Ellis Bextor and Ronnie Wood’s former wife, Jo Wood.
The couple initially crossed paths on Primrose Hill in 1999 while watching the total eclipse and have remained inseparable 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 musical path as a producer and DJ.
Doting father Scott frequently posts pictures of his lad on social media, with the pair bearing a striking resemblance.
The father-and-son pair relish outings and adventures together, with Scott also posting updates about his son’s university experience since flying the nest.
Scott’s Instagram feed is packed with images from his angling trips and photos alongside his EastEnders colleagues, with whom he maintains strong friendships.
The household includes a loveable pooch named Chewbacca, who regularly appears across their social platforms.
Beyond EastEnders, actor Scott has featured in countless shows throughout his career, 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.
