Bobby Brazier Explained

Bobby Brazier
Birth Name:Bobby Jack Brazier
Birth Date:2 June 2003
Birth Place:London, England
Parents:Jade Goody
Jeff Brazier
Height:6 ft 1.5–2 in
Hair Color:Brown
Eye Color:Green
Years Active:2003–2010, 2019–present
Agency:Unsigned Group

Bobby Jack Brazier (born 2 June 2003) is an English actor and model. Present in the public eye from birth due to the popularity of his mother, Jade Goody, he was frequently featured in the media throughout the formative years of his life until Goody's death in 2009.

At 16, Brazier began his modelling career and made his catwalk debut at Milan Fashion Week in 2020. He rose to prominence after joining the cast of the BBC One soap opera EastEnders as Freddie Slater in 2022. The role earned him a National Television Award. He was a contestant on the 21st series of the dancing competition show Strictly Come Dancing in 2023 and finished as a runner-up.

Early life

Bobby Jack Brazier was born on 2 June 2003 at Portland Hospital in Westminster, London. He is the son of television personality Jade Goody and television presenter Jeff Brazier. His maternal grandfather was half Jamaican.[1] Due to the popularity of his mother, Brazier was in the public eye from birth and appeared in the occasional episode of her Sky Living reality series from 2005 until her death from cervical cancer in 2009.[2] After her death, he and his younger brother Freddie were kept out of the spotlight following the high media presence whilst Goody was alive and during the final months of her life. Due to high media attention, they did not attend her funeral.[3] Brazier only made a single appearance in the 2010 documentary titled Jade: A Year Without Her.[2]

Brazier grew up with his brother in Harlow, Essex,[4] raised by their father with the help of his mother and later his future wife, Kate Dwyer.[5] He attended a private school in London until year seven before moving with his family to Brighton where he was enrolled at a state school.[5] At the state school, Brazier experienced bullying, and after a year, the family moved back to London, where he returned to the private school and completed his GCSE exams.[5] While modelling, he worked at a milkshake café and was briefly a social media apprentice.[6] [2] He also played football.[2]

Career

Modelling

Brazier began his modelling career in 2019 at age 16 after he was scouted by Cesar Perin whilst walking down the street and signed to his modelling agency, Unsigned Group.[4] [7] In January 2020, he made his catwalk debut, modelling for Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week.[8] The same year, he modelled for Tommy Hilfiger at London Fashion Week and walked Paris Fashion Week.[4] [9] In 2021, he appeared in a fashion film for GCDS and featured in the pre-autumn campaign for Bianca Saunders and the autumn/winter campaign for Richard Quinn.[10] [11] He walked the spring/summer 2022 fashion show for Helen Anthony and the autumn/winter 2024 fashion show for Holzweiler.

As a model, Brazier was featured in editorials for the magazines British GQ, Lewis, MMScene, Odda, Schön! and Tings,[12] [13] and covered the magazines 10 Men Magazine, Dust Magazine, Grazia UK and Man About Town.[14]

EastEnders

In 2022, Brazier made his acting debut in the BBC One soap opera EastEnders, taking over the role of Freddie Slater, the son of established character Little Mo Mitchell (Kacey Ainsworth), after the character last appeared as a baby.[15] [16] The show's executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, who came across Brazier's profile on social media, said of his casting: "There was some of what I saw in Bobby that I thought would be perfect for Freddie. His energy, his twinkle, his spiritual side. So then we brought Bobby in to audition along with some others and he just blew us away with his performance. He is Freddie Slater."[17] The role won him the Rising Star at the 28th National Television Awards.[18] Brazier also portrayed Freddie in the 2024 spin-off web miniseries The Point of Mo Return.

Strictly Come Dancing

In 2023, Brazier competed in the 21st series of the dancing show Strictly Come Dancing.[19] Together with his dancing partner Dianne Buswell, they finished as runners-up in the final.[20] He also participated in the 2024 Strictly Come Dancing Live! UK tour.[21] Following his stint on the show, pop culture commentator Nick Ede named Brazier "a rare breed of talent" and compared him to Timothée Chalamet and Harry Styles. He opined that both Brazier and Styles "got that look that's appealing to young people, appealing to the mothers, appealing to the guys, they don't really alienate anybody and they have that unique ability to make people happy."[22] In a similar tone, journalist Lucie Cave expressed that "there's a real purity and humility about him that is rare in a young star," and journalist Jacques Peretti said that "what's appealing about him is what appealed about his mother, which is a sort of ingenue innocence."[23] Elaborating on this, public relations expert Mark Borkowski commented that he has "'the suff' – a natural ability to communicate." He said that while "other people have to have it trained in them, and of course we see that inauthenticity," Brazier is "this slightly gauche, naive and beautifully optimistic human being, and people find him naturalistic ... He's gloriously honest at this stage."

Other endeavours

Alongside his father, Brazier appeared in the 2023 Stand Up to Cancer special of the reality series Celebrity Gogglebox and joined its main cast the following year. In February 2024, he was among the television and social media personalities who met with UK Minister for Loneliness Stuart Andrew at 10 Downing Street to discuss the stigma around loneliness in young people as part of a newly launched Government campaign.[24] Brazier played for England in the 2024 edition of the annual charity football match Soccer Aid to raise money for UNICEF.[25] He is set to star in the upcoming Paramount+ thriller series Curfew.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Jade's SalonHimself
2006Just Jade
2008Living With… Jade[26]
2009Jade: Bride to Be[27]
Jade's Wedding
2010Jade: A Year Without Her
2021GCDS

Fall/Winter 2021 at Milan Fashion Week

Video short; model[28]
2022–present EastEndersFreddie SlaterRegular role[29]
2023Strictly Come DancingHimselfSeries 21 contestant[30]
2023–presentCelebrity Gogglebox2023 Stand Up to Cancer special
Series 6 regular		[31] [32]
2024The Point of Mo ReturnFreddie SlaterEastEnders spin-off web miniseries; 6 episodes[33]
TBACurfewJamesUpcoming series[34]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2023National Television AwardsRising StarEastEnders
Inside Soap AwardsBest Newcomer[35]
Best Comic Performance[36]

Notes and References

  1. News: Smith. David James. Who killed Jade Goody?. The Sunday Times. 12 July 2009. 7 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20210420002908/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/who-killed-jade-goody-dn6xsjgnwzf. 20 April 2021. live.
  2. News: O'Connor. Roisin. Meet Bobby Brazier, the EastEnders star hoping to win over Strictly Come Dancing viewers. The Independent. 25 November 2023. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240224192147/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bobby-brazier-strictly-2023-eastenders-b2453435.html. 24 February 2024. live.
  3. News: Jade Goody's sons to miss funeral . The Daily Telegraph. 28 March 2009 . 10 September 2013 . London . 3 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140903132253/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/jade-goody/5063869/Jade-Goodys-sons-to-miss-funeral.html . live.
  4. Web site: Morgan. Laura. Bobby Brazier – things you didn't know about the Strictly and EastEnders star. Whattowatch.com. 1 September 2023. 22 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230922182227/https://www.whattowatch.com/features/bobby-brazier-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-star. 22 September 2023. dead.
  5. From boy to man: Bobby Brazier on health, wealth and his famous mum. The Face. 5 April 2022 . Greenwood . Douglas. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220917052407/https://theface.com/culture/bobby-brazier-model-jade-goody-reality-tv-jeff-brazier-interview-culture. 17 September 2022. live.
  6. Essex. Joey. Joey Essex. Bobby Brazier Wants His Heart Broken. Tings Magazine. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114428/https://tingsmagazine.com/article/bobby-brazier. 2 September 2022. dead.
  7. News: Jade Goody's Eldest Son Bobby Brazier Unveils His First Ever Magazine Photo-Shoot. 7 September 2020. HuffPost UK. Welsh. Daniel. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114428/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/jade-goody-son-bobby-model-jeff-magazine-cover_uk_5f561318c5b62b3add43a09f. 2 September 2022. live.
  8. News: Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier makes runway debut for Dolce and Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week. 12 January 2020. 14 May 2024. The Independent. Young. Sarah. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405140533/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/jade-goody-son-bobby-brazier-runway-model-dolce-gabbana-milan-fashion-week-a9280256.html. 5 April 2023. live.
  9. Jade Goody's Son Bobby Brazier Walks For Tommy Hilfiger . Bonnie . McLaren . 17 February 2020 . . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114428/https://graziadaily.co.uk/celebrity/news/jade-goody-bobby-brazier-tommy-hilfiger/ . 2 September 2022 . live.
  10. Web site: The Pedestrian. Biancasaunders.com. 8 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608164852/https://biancasaunders.com/pages/the-pedestrian. 8 June 2024. live.
  11. Hamilton. Sophie. Jeff Brazier opens up about his sons' exciting modelling careers. Hello!. 7 July 2021. 8 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608164227/https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20210707116953/jeff-brazier-children-bobby-freddy-exciting-careers/. 8 June 2024. live.
  12. Web site: Bobby Brazier. Uno models Barcelona & Madrid. 2 September 2022. 2 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114428/https://www.unomodels.com/en/men/new-face/3506-bobby-brazier/. dead.
  13. Web site: Bobby Brazier. Models.com. 8 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608161240/https://models.com/models/bobby-brazier. 8 June 2024. live.
  14. Jade Goody's Son Bobby Brazier Covers Man About Town - Chapter 2 . 10 September 2020 . . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230404011020/https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2020/09/10/bobby-brazier-man-about-town-cover/ . 4 April 2023 . live.
  15. Little Mo Slater's son Freddie returns to EastEnders – Bobby Brazier joins cast . Helen . Daly . 21 July 2022 . . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220806081558/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-little-mo-son-freddie-newsupdate/ . 6 August 2022 . live.
  16. Web site: EastEnders spoilers – Bobby Brazier on emotional Freddie scenes . Daniel . Kilkelly . 29 August 2022 . . 20 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328023750/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a41011608/eastenders-spoilers-bobby-brazier-freddie-slater-scenes/ . 28 March 2023. live.
  17. Web site: Kilkelly. Daniel. EastEnders boss reveals dramatic arrival for Freddie Slater as Bobby Brazier takes on role . Digital Spy. 29 August 2022. 18 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231003150555/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a41011297/eastenders-spoilers-freddie-slater-dramatic-arrival/. 3 October 2023. live.
  18. Web site: Happy Valley: Sarah Lancashire wins big at National Television Awards. BBC News. Saunders. Emma. 5 September 2023. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230905221610/https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66707717. 5 September 2023. live.
  19. Web site: Bobby Brazier is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023 . . 9 August 2023 . 14 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230810230126/https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/strictly-come-dancing-bobby-brazier-twelfth-celebrity-contestant . 10 August 2023 . live.
  20. Hogan. Michael. Favourites Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola win this year's Strictly Come Dancing. The Guardian. 16 December 2023. 17 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231217155453/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/dec/16/ellie-leach-and-vito-coppola-crowned-king-and-queen-of-strictly-come-dancing. 17 December 2023. live.
  21. Full celebrity and professional dancer line-up announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2024. BBC Studios. 16 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240516001058/https://www.bbcstudios.com/news/full-celebrity-and-professional-dancer-line-up-announced-for-strictly-come-dancing-live-uk-tour-2024/. 16 May 2024. live.
  22. News: Hall. James. 'The looks of Harry Styles, the voice of Michael Caine': why Bobby Brazier is the true winner of Strictly. The Daily Telegraph. 19 December 2024. 7 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20231226124656/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/why-bobby-brazier-is-the-true-winner-of-strictly/. 26 December 2023. live. subscription.
  23. Saner. Emine. How Bobby Brazier charmed Britain: 'He has a sparkle just like his mum'. The Guardian. 23 November 2023. 8 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608114528/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/23/how-bobby-brazier-charmed-britain-he-has-a-sparkle-just-like-his-mum. 8 June 2024. live.
  24. Celebrities and influencers join forces to tackle loneliness. Gov.uk. 28 February 2024. 26 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240726123333/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/celebrities-and-influencers-join-forces-to-tackle-loneliness. 26 July 2024. live.
  25. Potts. Michael. Soccer Aid line-up 2024: Confirmed England XI and World XI celebrities and former players. Radio Times. 3 June 2024. 6 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606092448/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/soccer-aid-2024-line-up/. 6 June 2024. live.
  26. Web site: Living With Jade Goody. Living TV Group. 22 February 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090303204918/http://www.livingtv.co.uk/shows/living-with-jade-goody.php. 3 March 2009. dead.
  27. Murphy. Nichola. Bobby Brazier shares emotional moment with late mum Jade in unearthed wedding clip. Hello!. 1 November 2023. 6 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606131612/https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/506376/bobby-brazier-emotional-moment-late-mum-jade-unearthed-wedding-clip/. 6 June 2024. live.
  28. Web site: Bobby Brazier for GCDS. 27 February 2021. 2 September 2022. Unsigned Group. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114448/https://unsignedgrp.com/blog/bobby-for-gcds. 2 September 2022. dead.
  29. There's a new Slater in town as Bobby Brazier joins the cast of EastEnders . 21 July 2022 . . 20 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220902114426/https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2022/bobby-brazier-eastenders. 2 September 2022. live.
  30. Bobby Brazier is the twelfth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2023. . 9 August 2023.
  31. Bullimore. Emma. Celebrity Gogglebox 2023 line-up: Meet the famous telly watchers. Radio Times. 3 November 2023. 16 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240516004209/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/celebrity-gogglebox-stand-up-to-cancer-2020-lineup-cast/. 16 May 2024. live.
  32. Web site: Warner. Sam. Celebrity Gogglebox confirms full line-up ahead of series return. Digital Spy. 5 June 2024. 5 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240605223530/https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a61002882/celebrity-gogglebox-line-up-2024/. 5 June 2024. live.
  33. Knight. Lewis. EastEnders releases spin-off series ahead of Freddie Slater and Big Mo Harris return. Radio Times. 17 May 2024. 17 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240517131620/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/eastenders/eastenders-releases-spin-off-freddie-mo-bobby-brazier-laila-morse-newsupdate/. 17 May 2024. live.
  34. Doctor Who's Anita Dobson among new cast joining Mandip Gill and more in Curfew. Radio Times. David. Craig. 25 April 2024. 14 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240426011555/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/doctor-who-anita-dobson-mandip-gill-curfew-newsupdate/. 26 April 2024. live.
  35. News: Alexander . Susannah . Inside Soap Awards announces final shortlist for 2023 ceremony . 30 September 2023 . . 19 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230930131104/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a45188414/inside-soap-awards-2023-final-shortlist/ . 30 September 2023 . live.
  36. News: Kilkelly . Daniel . Inside Soap Awards 2023 announces full list of nominees . 5 July 2023 . . 4 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230819135801/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a44420530/inside-soap-awards-2023-nominations/ . 19 August 2023 . live.

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