Arts News Friday, 15 January 2010

Twins joy for EastEnders star

'EastEnders' star Jo Joyner has given birth to twins.

The Sun reports that the 31-year-old, who described her pregnancy as a "miracle" after receiving IVF treatment, gave birth to a boy and girl.

Joyner, who plays Tanya Branning in the soap, and husband Neil Madden had been trying to conceive for four years.

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The star's agent refused to give further details, saying it was "too private right now", but confirmed that her client had agreed a magazine deal.

Joyner's mother Anne told the paper that the twins were born last month.

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