Bobby Brazier

Bobby Jack Brazier (born 2 June 2003) is an English actor and model. In 2020, he made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week. In 2022, he rose to prominence after joining the cast of the BBC One soap opera EastEnders as Freddie Slater, for which he received a National Television Award. He is a contestant on the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Bobby Brazier
Brazier in 2022
Born
Bobby Jack Brazier

(2003-06-02) 2 June 2003
London, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2003–2009, 2019–present
Parent(s)Jade Goody
Jeff Brazier
Modeling information
Height6 ft 1+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorHazel
AgencyUnsigned Group

Early life

Brazier was born on 2 June 2003 at Portland Hospital in Westminster, London.[1][2] He is the son of Jeff Brazier, a television presenter, and Jade Goody, a television personality who was known for appearing on the reality series Big Brother. He is of English heritage on his father's side, while his mother was of Jamaican and English heritage.[3] He was raised in Harlow, Essex, with his younger brother Freddie.[4][5][6] Their mother died on 22 March 2009 from cervical cancer.[7][8][9] Brazier and his brother did not attend Goody's funeral due to the high media attention.[10]

Career

Brazier was in the spotlight from birth due to his mother starring in her Sky Living reality series from 2004 until her death in 2009, in which Brazier and his brother Freddie would sporadically appear. Following his mother's death Brazier and his brother were kept out of the spotlight following the high media presence whilst Goody was alive and during the final months of her life.

Brazier began his modelling career in 2019 at the age of 16 after he was scouted by Cesar Perin whilst walking down the street and signed to his modelling agency Unsigned Group.[11][12] He also worked at a milkshake café and began an apprenticeship after leaving school.[13][14] In January 2020, Brazier made his catwalk debut, modelling for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week.[15][16][17] He subsequently modelled at London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week,[18][19] for magazines including Schon, MMScene, Odda and Man About Town as well as for Tommy Hilfiger.[20][21][22][23][24]

In September 2022, Brazier appeared on screen for the first time in the cast of the BBC One soap opera EastEnders, taking over the role of Freddie Slater, the son of established character Little Mo Mitchell (Kacey Ainsworth),[25] with the character last being seen as a baby.[26] He won the award for Rising Star at the 28th National Television Awards for his role on the show,[27] and also received nominations for Best Newcomer and Best Comic Performance at the 2023 Inside Soap Awards.[28]

In August 2023, it was announced that Brazier would be a contestant on the 21st series of Strictly Come Dancing.[29]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2003 Wife Swap Himself
2005 Jade's Salon Himself
2006 Just Jade Himself
2008 Living With… Jade Himself
2009 Jade's Wedding Himself
2010 Jade: A Year Without Her Himself
2021 GCDS: Fall/Winter 2021 at Milan Fashion Week Himself Video short; model [30]
2022–present EastEnders Freddie Slater Regular role [31]
2023 Strictly Come Dancing Contestant Series 21 [32]

Awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Award Work Result Ref.
2023 National Television Awards Rising Star EastEnders Won [27]
Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Shortlisted [33]
Best Comic Performance Longlisted [28]

References
  1. "Big Brother's Jade gives birth to boy". Irish Examiner. 3 June 2003.
  2. Tingay, Emzi (3 June 2003). "Baby boy joy for Jade!". Digital Spy.
  3. Selby, Jenn (21 August 2019). "What happened to Jade Goody's former partner Jeff Brazier?".
  4. "GOODY NEWS". Glamour UK. 20 September 2004.
  5. "From boy to man: Bobby Brazier on health, wealth and his famous mum". The Face. 5 April 2022.
  6. Davison, Tamara (7 April 2022). "Jade Goody's son says he 'doesn't miss her' in heartbreaking admission". Evening Standard.
  7. "Jade Goody: Life and times | Jade Goody | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com.
  8. "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Says He Breaks Down In Tears Watching Videos Of 'Hero' Mum". HuffPost UK. 6 April 2022.
  9. "Reality TV star Jade Goody dies". 22 March 2009 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  10. "Jade Goody's sons to miss funeral". The Telegraph. London. 28 March 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  11. "Bobby Brazier | Fashion Model | Unsigned Group Talent Agency". Unsigned Group.
  12. "Jade Goody's Eldest Son Bobby Brazier Unveils His First Ever Magazine Photo-Shoot". HuffPost UK. 7 September 2020.
  13. "Bobby Brazier Wants His Heart Broken". tingsmagazine.com.
  14. "Jade Goody's son Bobby, 16 makes dad Jeff Brazier 'proud' as he starts work as an apprentice". amp.heart.co.uk.
  15. "Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier makes runway debut as Dolce & Gabbana model". The Independent. 12 January 2020.
  16. "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Makes Catwalk Debut As Dolce & Gabbana Model". HuffPost UK. 12 January 2020.
  17. "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Brazier Storms The Catwalk". Grazia. 2020.
  18. "Jeff Brazier's son to walk in Paris Fashion Week". HELLO!. 18 December 2019.
  19. "Jeff Brazier and Jade Goody's son Bobby, 16, parties with A-listers after attending London Fashion Week". amp.heart.co.uk.
  20. "Schön! 39 | i do because i like to do". Schön! Magazine. 7 April 2021.
  21. "Bobby Brazier by Cesar Perin for MMSCENE Portraits". Male Model Scene. 26 August 2021.
  22. "Bobby Brazier | Uno models Barcelona & Madrid". www.unomodels.com. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  23. McLaren, Bonnie (17 February 2020). "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Brazier Walks For Tommy Hilfiger". Grazia. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  24. "Jade Goody's Son Bobby Brazier Covers Man About Town - Chapter 2". Wonderland. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  25. Kilkelly, Daniel (29 August 2022). "EastEnders spoilers - Bobby Brazier on emotional Freddie scenes". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  26. Daly, Helen (21 July 2022). "Little Mo Slater's son Freddie returns to EastEnders - Bobby Brazier joins cast". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  27. "Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards". BBC News. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 5 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  28. Kilkelly, Daniel (4 July 2023). "Inside Soap Awards 2023 announces full list of nominees". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  29. "Bobby Brazier is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  30. "Bobby Brazier for GCDS". Unsigned Group. 27 February 2021.
  31. "There's a new Slater in town as Bobby Brazier joins the cast of EastEnders" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 21 July 2022. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  32. "Bobby Brazier is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  33. Alexander, Susannah (19 September 2023). "Inside Soap Awards announces final shortlist for 2023 ceremony". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
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