{"id":50516,"date":"2025-08-07T14:40:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/50516\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T14:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:40:11","slug":"eastenders-joel-marshall-stars-real-age-leaves-fans-gobsmacked-as-he-celebrates-milestone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/50516\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders Joel Marshall star’s real age leaves fans ‘gobsmacked’ as he celebrates milestone"},"content":{"rendered":"

EastEnders schoolboy Joel Marshall, played by Max Murray, is at the centre of a dark new storyline, and fans have been left shocked over the actor’s real age<\/p>\n

EastEnders’ latest plot twist sees young Joel Marshall, portrayed by Max Murray, embroiled in a disturbing storyline that raises concerns about his attitude towards women, while the enigma of his biological mother begins to unfold.<\/a><\/p>\n

Max Murray, who plays Joel, joined the cast of the BBC<\/a> soap earlier this year, arriving on Albert Square with his father Ross (Alex Walkinshaw) and Ross’s partner Vicki Fowler (Alice Haig), following the death of Martin Fowler (James Bye<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Despite being a recent addition to Walford, Joel has already caused a stir with his actions, including sexually assaulting a woman on the Tube, pushing Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) into viewing adult content, and recording a private moment with Avani (Aaliyah James), who is now expecting<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"MaxEastEnders’ Joel Marshall has been displaying worrying behaviour toward women since arriving in Walford(Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n

Murray’s performance as the complex character Joel has garnered acclaim from EastEnders<\/a> fans, sparking curiosity about the actor’s real age. While Joel is depicted as a 15 year old, Max recently celebrated turning 18, reports Plymouth Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Instagram<\/a>, Max’s mother, Gina Murray \u2013 herself an actress known for roles in The Bill, Doctors, Judge John Deed, and Witless \u2013 commemorated her son’s coming of age with a series of heartfelt photos.<\/p>\n

Gina expressed her joy on social media, posting: “Max is 18! Happy birthday! Now both my boys are men! ….Enjoy this special day and may it lead to many, many more fabulous days ahead.”<\/p>\n

\"MaxEastEnders’ Joel Marshall star Max Murray is 18 years old(Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n

She expressed her joy, saying: “I feel so very fortunate to have TWO gorgeous young men I can call my own. Remember that you always make me proud…. In good times AND in the more difficult ones…. I Love You, Max @maxmurray.official.”<\/p>\n

Emma Barton<\/a>, known for her role as Honey Mitchell, chimed in with: “Happy Birthday Max.. you superstar”, and Harriet Thorpe, who plays Elaine Peacock, added her well wishes: “Happy 18th Birthday Max.”<\/p>\n

Comedian Matt Lucas joined in the celebrations, commenting: “Happy birthday Maxxy!”, while dancer Joanne Clifton simply stated: “Happy Birthday!”<\/p>\n

\"EastEnders\"EastEnders confirmed the name of Joel’s mum as she remains a mystery(Image: BBC\/Jack Barnes\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n

Despite the birthday buzz, some EastEnders fans were left scratching their heads over Max’s real age. Social media was abuzz with comments like: “He’s 16, his mother is also an actress.”<\/p>\n

Another fan queried: “Joel is 14\/15\/16 his real age is 15-18?”, and yet another speculated: “Max Murray must be around 16?”<\/p>\n

One fan humorously admonished a photo of Max as Joel, writing: “You aren’t old enough to be in a pub! Get out! @ginamurraywoman tell him! I’m not willing to age so neither can Max!”.<\/p>\n

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