Maisie Smith – EastEnders – Age 19

Maisie Smith quite literally grew up in front of our eyes throughout the years she played Tiffany Butcher on EastEnders. What’s more, she proved that she’s more than just a soap actress. She competed in the 2020 season of Strictly Come Dancing and reached the final round with her dance partner Gorka Marquez.

Unfortunately, EastEnders fans might have seen the last of Smith and her signature red hair. The Mirror reported that she’s mulling over not renewing her soap contract in favor of taking on other roles. Apparently, she wants to make the jump to movies after seeing the success her former co-star Himesh Patel achieved.