Happy birthday! Barbara Windsor turns 88 today

The iconic and legendary actress turns 88 on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

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Barbara Windsor is celebrating her 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Barbara Windsor (EastEnders, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Windsor, a cultural icon

Born Barbara Ann Deeks in London on August 6, 1937, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in English history. Windsor's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Barbara hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Barbara Windsor as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Barbara, you're the best!

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