Cindy Williams Jr.

Name: Cindy Williams Jr.
First Appeared: 9th November 1998
Last Appeared: 17th August 2015
Played by: Mimi Keene

Cindy Williams Jr. entered the world with more drama than a Christmas special. Born in prison after her mum, Cindy Beale, tried to have Ian Beale bumped off, Cindy Jr. never knew her parents. Instead, she was whisked away to Devon to live with her gran Bev and aunt Gina. Life in Devon was anything but dull, with Cindy Jr. making her mark early on by causing a ruckus at her mum’s funeral. Ian Beale, ever the reluctant hero, almost took her in but decided she was better off with Bev and Gina. Fast forward to 2007, and Cindy Jr. reappeared in Ian’s life, setting the stage for more Beale family chaos.

By 2013, Cindy Jr. had perfected the art of surprise entrances, breaking into Ian’s house and turning his life upside down. She quickly bonded with Liam Butcher, who found himself carrying her bags and agreeing that school was, indeed, “long.” Cindy’s knack for mischief was evident when she hid in the boot of a car during a holiday trip and later stole £10,000 from Dexter Hartman. Back in Walford, she struggled to fit in with her half-siblings, Lucy and Peter, but found an ally in Ian’s girlfriend, Denise Fox. Her antics kept everyone on their toes, especially when she revealed she was pregnant with TJ Spraggan’s baby.

Cindy’s pregnancy brought a whole new level of drama to the Beale household. Initially planning to terminate the pregnancy, she changed her mind and decided to keep the baby, much to TJ’s shock. Ian, ever the overprotective guardian, had a meltdown when he found out, leading to a series of heated confrontations. Despite the chaos, Cindy found support in Jane Beale, who became a mother figure to her. The birth of her daughter, Beth, was a turning point, with Ian finally showing a softer side and promising to look after her.

Life with a baby didn’t slow Cindy down. She continued her rebellious streak, developing a relationship with Liam that led to some awkward encounters with his family. Her decision to put Beth up for adoption strained her relationship with Ian and Jane, culminating in a dramatic showdown where she threatened to reveal Bobby Beale’s dark secret. Eventually, Cindy left Walford for Germany with Liam, but not before leaving a trail of broken hearts and shattered nerves.

In 2023, Cindy’s life took another twist when she broke up with Liam and went travelling, unaware of her mother’s return to Walford. By 2024, she was back in touch with her mum, Cindy Beale, showing a softer side as she reached out on the anniversary of Lucy’s death. Cindy Jr.’s journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, proving that in Walford, the apple doesn’t fall far from the drama tree.