Michelle Danielle Collins (born 28 May 1962) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Cindy Beale in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (1988–1990, 1992–1998, 2023–present), as well as appearing as Stella Price in ITV 's Coronation Street (2011–2014).

Cindy Beale (also Williams) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Michelle Collins. She first appeared 10 May 1988 and originally departed on 27 December 1990, before returning as one of the show's central antagonists from 13 October 1992 until her exit episode on 10 April 1998; the character supposedly died off ...

Michelle Collins has appeared as Cindy Beale in 735 episodes of EastEnders from 1988 to 1990, 1992 to 1996, 1997 to 1998 and from 2023 onwards. She also starred in the Children in Need specials...

Jun 23, 2023 · During the mid-90s, Cindy was at the centre of some of the show’s most explosive storylines — including hiring a hitman to try and bump off her long-suffering husband, Ian. But just who is Cindy Beale?

Cindy Beale (née Williams, also Rose Knight and Sawyer) is the ex-wife of Ian Beale and George Knight, mother of Steven, Peter, Lucy, Cindy, Gina and Anna, as well as the grandmother of Beth, Louie and Abi.

Dec 1, 2021 · From Kathy Beale to son Ian, and even Sharon Watts and Phil Mitchell, the characters were just as much centre stage in the 90s as they are now. The famous faces are very much part of the furniture at Albert Square, but what did they used to look like? And what were they up to at the time?

Jul 18, 2024 · Cindy was desperate to find an excuse to leave a family meal arranged by Ian in Thursday’s (July 18), and was quick to tell him that she had arranged to meet up with none other than 90s icon ...

Feb 11, 2025 · Michelle Collins speaks to Radio Times magazine about returning as Cindy Beale after decades away from the BBC soap. Going Out; ... When I came back in the '90s, I was in my early 30s and very ...

Nov 18, 2024 · EastEnders is set to relive history as Cindy and Junior’s sneaky affair might come crashing down—thanks to Freddie’s bird recording device. This reminds us all of the iconic ‘Sharongate’ storyline of the 90s when Grant uncovered Sharon’s affair through the same means.

Cindy Beale (also Williams and Rose Knight/Sawyer), played by Michelle Collins, is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. She first appeared 10 May 1988 and originally departed on 27 December 1990, before returning as one of the show's central antagonists from 13 October 1992...