EastEnders star weds Irish actor in stunning ceremony with Hollywood star among guests

EastEnders star Declan Bennett has married his actor partner Fra Fee in a beautiful ceremony in Castletown, Ireland, with Dracula Untold star Luke Evans among the guests

EastEnders' Declan Bennett, known for his role as Charlie Cotton, has married fellow actor Fra Fee in a lavish ceremony in Castletown, Ireland, with Hollywood star Luke Evans among the attendees.

The 43-year-old groom looked dapper in a blue suit, while his 37 year old partner opted for a bold maroon outfit. Fran Tomas, Luke's partner, took to Instagram to share heartfelt congratulations, along with charming photos and lively videos from the festivities. One clip showed the newlyweds joyously singing and dancing with their guests post-vows.

He said: "Yesterday was a beautiful wedding; an emotional day full of love, laughter and MUSIC. Like a live musical! Congratulations Declan and Fra." The couple, who reside in Oxfordshire, have been together since 2020. Prior to his soap fame, Declan had ambitions of becoming a music star.

His big break came in 1999 when he was selected to perform live on ITV's This Morning during a boy band search. This TV appearance caught the attention of Point Break - a band featuring Byker Grove stars Brett Adams and David Oliver. They were seeking a third member and were signed to Warner Music at the time.

Point Break enjoyed a successful run, releasing five singles with four making it to the UK top 20, and an album that topped charts in three countries. However, Declan chose to leave the band in 2000 to explore other ventures.

He bagged a role in Boy George's West End show Taboo in 2002, which turned out to be a significant break for him. He later took over one of the lead roles in the production, touring with the show until 2004.

In 2005, Coventry-born Declan decided to return to music, this time as a solo artist. His debut solo album, released under the pseudonym Sumladfromcov, was launched on his own record label, Covboy records.

A limited-edition EP, The Kitchen, followed in May 2006. He continued to release solo material - later under his own name - until 2013.

Declan found immense success on stage and in 2014 he landed a major TV role. He joined the cast of EastEnders as Charlie Cotton - the son of villain Nick Cotton (John Altman).

His stint on the soap included some big storylines, including marrying Ronnie Mitchell (Sam Womack) and having an affair with Ronnie's sister Roxy (Rita Simons). He exited EastEnders in 2015 before briefly returning in 2017.

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