Jessie Wallace says she’s ‘so proud’ of daughter breastfeeding after becoming a mum at 17 – making her a grandma at 50
EASTENDERS star Jessie Wallace has said she’s "so proud" of her daughter for breastfeeding after becoming a mum at 17.
The Kat Slater actress, who has become a grandma at 50, revealed earlier this month that teenage Tallulah had given birth to a baby boy.
Taking to Instagram she shared a sweet snap of her grandson SJ's tiny hand.
In the sweets post she praised a woman who had helped her teenage daughter breastfeed.
She also revealed how proud she was of Tallulah for taking on the challenges of being a mum.
Earlier this month, proud Jessie shared a photo of the sleeping newborn with her 128,000 followers on Instagram and said: "Welcome to the world, my grandson SJ.
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"You are loved, cherished and adored 💙"
Her fans were quick to congratulate the EastEnders sar, with one writing beneath her post: "Congratulations glam ma xxx 😍😍😍😍"
Another said: "Congratulations to all 💙💙💙 welcome to the world little man. You’re going to be so loved 🥰"
Jessie shares Tallulah Lilac Morgan with her policeman ex Dave.
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The actress was last known to be dating greengrocer Paul Keepin but they split in 2019 after two years.
Her four-year relationship with singer Tim Arnold ended in 2016.
Five years earlier, she called off her planned wedding to catering boss Vincent Morse at the last minute.
Last year, the EastEnders favourite celebrated her 50th birthday in style with a huge hamper and balloons at home.
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She joined the soap in 2000 and played Kat for five years before taking a break.
She returned in 2010 for six years, then rejoined again in 2018 and has been on the show ever since.
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