Jaime Winstone, the 41-year-old daughter of actor Ray Winstone, is the eighth contestant to join the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineup. With a wide range of film and TV credits under her belt, Winstone has been acting professionally since 2004.
Winstone will be dancing alongside Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, Will Best, and Dame Sarah Storey. Before she takes to the dance floor, here's a look at her background and accomplishments.
Jaime Winstone has been a vocal LGBTQ+ ally, frequently attending queer events and supporting fundraising initiatives. She has also used her platform to raise awareness about the importance of allyship, stating that the community needs support more than ever.
Winstone's acting credits include a range of notable film and TV projects. She has appeared in EastEnders, playing the role of a younger Peggy Mitchell in 2022 and reprising the role in 2025 for the show's 40th anniversary week.
Winstone has also appeared in several other TV shows, including Mad Dogs, Five Daughters, and Foyle's War. Her film credits include Made in Dagenham, Love, Rosie, and Tomb Raider, among others.
In addition to her acting career, Winstone has also had a successful modeling career, walking for Vivienne Westwood and starring in the West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story.
Winstone is married to James Suckling, whom she met in 2015 and married in October 2023 in Sicily, Italy. The couple has one child together, a son born in February 2016.
