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Actress Gemma Bissix, returning as Clare Bates, reveals she earned less than EastEnders' dog, while portraying her father’s dementia and a painful reunion.
EastEnders actress Gemma Bissix, returning as Clare Bates in 2026, revealed she earned less than the show’s dog, Wellard, despite her decades-long role.
Her latest arc centers on her father Nigel’s dementia, culminating in an emotional reunion where he fails to recognize her, followed by a physical altercation that injured Clare.
Bissix, who first joined in 1993, reflected on her modest earnings and the challenges of sustaining savings from long-running TV roles.
The episode aired March 5, 2026, highlighting the emotional toll of dementia and family estrangement.
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La actriz Gemma Bissix, que regresa como Clare Bates, revela que ganó menos que el perro de EastEnders, mientras retrata la demencia de su padre y una dolorosa reunión.