Natalie Evans

After years of being overshadowed and bullied by stronger personalities like best mate Bianca, Natalie found the courage to get what she wanted – her best friend's man. She, Bianca's put-upon sidekick, and he, Bianca's put-upon boyfriend, embarked on an affair in 1995. Bianca discovered their affair and was absolutely furious. But always second-choice, Ricky dumped Nat then she left Walford.

After several hiccups, Natalie settled down to a different kind of existence, as Barry Evans' drudge of a wife and gave birth to their son Jack. However, she was seduced again by Ricky and they made plans to run away together.

However, Natalie discovered from Janine that Ricky had been sleeping with his other ex Sam Mitchell. At last, Natalie showed some self-respect, leaving Ricky and her unsatisfying marriage for a new life with baby Jack.

Barry was left heartbroken in her wake... and easy prey for scheming Janine Butcher who was responsible for his death. Natalie grew closer to Paul Trueman who felt guilty for his part in Barry's death. Natalie became Janine's sworn enemy, and left Walford for good after seeing her go down for Laura Beale's murder, a consolation prize for Nat's failure to bring her to justice for what she did to Barry.

Lucy Speed