Natalie Cassidy is best known for playing Sonia Fowler in EastEnders. The 36-year-old mum-of-two has been engaged to fiance Marc Humphreys since 2015. The soap star and her cameraman beau are every bit the happy couple but before they met Natalie was in a toxic relationship for years.

Natalie finally split from her abusive ex-fiancé Adam Cottrell in 2013 following a volatile four-year relationship.

Mr Cottrell was convicted for assault and criminal damage against Natalie in 2011 after he pleaded guilty to attacking her at their flat in Broxbourne.

Adam admitted in court he had assaulted Natalie on two occasions – once hitting her with a slipper.

As a result of the conviction, Mr Cottrell was ordered to complete 120 hours of community service.

The pair got back together after the assault and tried to give it another shot.

At the time Natalie said: “I know it’s hard for some people to understand but we have worked at our relationship and I am so proud of how far we have come.

“I am so glad we gave it another shot because I love him.”

Natalie and Mr Cottrell have a daughter together – Eliza.

In a heartbreaking confession, Natalie opened up about how she tried to make the relationship work for her daughter’s sake.

After she and Adam finally split for good in 2013, Natalie said: “It was my decision. I’m really glad I gave it another chance.

“When kids are involved you almost have to. I can always say to Eliza, “Mummy tried, but it didn’t work out,” The Daily Mail reported.

How many children does Natalie have?

Natalie has two children her daughter Eliza, 7, with her ex-fiancé Adam and two-year-old Joney with her current partner Marc.

Natalie and Marc started dating in 2014 and announced their engagement a year later in 2015.

Natalie has started off in EastEnders in 1993 and still plays Sonia Fowler to this day.

Aside from EastEnders Natalie’s had roles in Psychoville and The Catherine Tate Show.

She will appear alongside other EastEnders cast members for an EastEnders episode of Pointless Celebrities.

Pointless Celebrities will air on BBC One at 6.50pm on Saturday.

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