Here is the biography of Danniella Westbrook:
Born on November 5, 1973, in Walthamstow, Danniella Westbrook is a British actress, model, and television presenter. She is best known for her role as Sam Mitchell on the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Westbrook began her career as a child model and later attended The Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she became a full-time student due to bullying at her local school. She made her television debut at the age of 16 on EastEnders, playing the role of Sam Mitchell, which she played until 1993.
After leaving EastEnders, Westbrook continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as Frank Stubbs Promotes and I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! She also worked as a model and appeared in various beauty contests.
In 1996, Westbrook gave birth to her son Kai, but her cocaine addiction continued to spiral out of control. She was given the opportunity to return to EastEnders in 1999, but her addiction continued to affect her work and personal life.
In 2000, Westbrook's addiction caused her to lose her looks and she was forced to live in a half-way hostel. She eventually sought help and attended a rehabilitation center in Arizona, where she gave birth to her daughter Jodie in 2001.
After her recovery, Westbrook continued to work in television, presenting various shows and writing her autobiography, The Other Side of Nowhere, which was released in 2006. She returned to EastEnders in 2009, reprising her role as Sam Mitchell, and later competed on the reality TV show Dancing on Ice in 2010.
Throughout her career, Westbrook has been open about her struggles with addiction and has used her platform to raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse. Despite her struggles, she has remained a beloved figure in British television and continues to work in the industry.
