Laila Morse was born Maureen L Oldman on 1 August 1945, to Leonard Bertram Oldman (1921–1985), a former sailor who also worked as a welder, and Kathleen (née Cheriton; 1919–2018). Her younger brother is actor and filmmaker Gary Oldman.
Her real name is Maureen Oldman and Laila Morse is her stage name. She is the sister of Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman who played Sirius Black in the Harry Potter series.
Mo's main link to the square is her former sister-in-law Pat Evans (Pam St Clement). There is animosity between the two as Pat believes that Mo cheated on her late brother, Jimmy (Alex King) and still holds a grudge.
His older sister, Maureen, is an actress better known as Laila Morse; she performed in Oldman's directorial debut Nil by Mouth (1997), before taking on her most famous role of Mo Harris in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Big Mo Played by Andrene Ward Hammond - Your Honor - Paramount+ Ward-Hammond's screen credits include 61st Street, Manifest, The Righteous Gemstones, Claws, Star and the films Just Mercy, Instant Family, The Hate U Give and Loving.
Laila Morse's famous brother, real name, EastEnders return and co-star who 'saved her'
Who is Big Mo's brother in real life?
Following confirmation Laila Morse is returning to EastEnders, we thought it was the perfect time to remind you of her very famous Hollywood brother. The actress, best known for playing the role of Mo Harris, is related to Gary Oldman.
The Big Mo ("Big Momentum") is behavioral momentum that operates on a large scale. The concept originally applied to sporting events in the 1960s in the United States, as momentum appeared to have an effect on a team's performance. Successful teams were said to have "The Big Mo" on their side.
Regardless, Thurman and Oldman ultimately came to the realization that their marriage wasn't working, which is why they decided to call it quits in 1992.
"Laila Morse" is an anagram of "mia sorella" which is Italian for "my sister". Morse was married to Gerald Bromfield from 1963 to 1970 and they had two children, Gerry and Tracy Bromfield. Morse married for a second time to James Bass in 1994, however this marriage ended in divorce nine years later.
Freddie's father on the show is a man named Graham Foster. Freddie was conceived when Little Mo was raped by Graham in 2003. He had befriended her before making his true intentions clear. Getting her alone in the pub she worked in one night, he assaulted her and wouldn't let her leave.
The stress leads to Roy's second and fatal heart attack. Roy dies intestate, leaving Pat bereft and homeless, as Barry - beneficiary of Roy's estate - evicts her. Pat moves into a grotty bedsit and struggles financially.
In September 2004, an official BBC press release announced an addition to the popular Slater family; the new "feisty female" named Stacey Slater, Charlie Slater's teenage great-niece and cousin-once-removed to Lynne, Kat, Belinda and Little Mo, and second cousin to Zoe.
His influence extends across both the British and Hollywood film scenes, solidifying his position as a prominent actor who commands substantial salaries. In 2023, Gary Oldman's net worth of $50 million stands as a testament to his extraordinary talent as both an actor and filmmaker.
He has now been sober for 24 years. The Oscar-winning actor has praised Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him achieve and maintain sobriety. Oldman told the Times that part of the issue of his alcoholism was that he "romanticized" being an alcoholic and having an addiction.
Gary Oldman got sober when he realised he would “die” as a result of his drinking. The 65-year-old 'Slow Horses' actor – who gave up booze more than 25 years ago – admitted he used to “get upset” his career would hinder his time hitting the bottle and used to prioritise his habit over everything else in his life.
So it was very, very easy to put the [cigars] down,” Oldman revealed of how he quit smoking after blowing through a reported $30,000 worth of cigars during filming. “Once we were done, I actually haven't smoked a cigar since.” “There's no way of avoiding it, really.
He left PEOPLE in 2023. Uma Thurman apparently has a new man in her life, and they're already co-hosting some elite gatherings together. The Golden Globe winner, 51, is reportedly dating Bloomberg Media Group CEO Justin B. Smith.
