User:DaniloDaysOfOurLives/Pearl
| Pearl Anderson | |||||||||||
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| Hollyoaks character | |||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Dawn Hope | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2021– | ||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 5675 10 September 2021 | ||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Lucy Allan | ||||||||||
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Pearl Anderson is a fictional character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Dawn Hope.
Casting and characterisation
[edit]In August 2021, it was announced that Dawn Hope had been cast as Pearl Anderson on Hollyoaks.[1] It was reported that Pearl has a connection to established character Walter Deveraux (Trevor A. Toussaint), having been close friends with his deceased wife and having been friends with the Deveraux family for years.[1] It was also reported that Pearl would come to the village to catch up with the Deveraux family and reminisce about "all the wonderful times" she spent with Walter's wife.[1] Speaking about joining the soap opera, Hope said in a statement, "I'm absolutely thrilled to be introducing the fun-loving Pearl, with her vibrant and stylish energy, as I join the warm and welcoming Hollyoaks team".[1] Anderson had previously appeared in another British soap opera, Coronation Street.[1] Hope made her first appearance as Pearl in Episode 5675, which was originally broadcast on 10 September of that year.[1]
Development
[edit]Introduction
[edit]Following Pearl's introduction, Walter is delighted to see Pearl, but his daughter Martine Deveraux (Kéllé Bryan) becomes "increasingly fed up" with Pearl's presence.[2] When Walter later goes away for a bit, Pearl promises him that she will take care of his family in his absence, but her attempts to help them causes tension and Martine does not appreciate Pearl's interference.[2] When "poor" Pearl overhears Martine complaining about her, she confides in Scott Drinkwell (Ross Adams) that she is only trying to keep her promise to Walter by looking after things.[3][2] Scott feels sorry for Pearl and attempts to "fight her corner" with the Deveraux family and offers her a place to stay if she wants space from the family.[3] Martine feels guilty and apologises for being unwelcoming when Pearl declares that she feels unwanted.[3] Explaining why Pearl wants to integrate herself into the Deveraux family, Hope explained to Inside Soap that Pearl wants some company and wants to feel needed.[2] She added, "Pearl just wants to be helpful, but sometimes she doesn't realise that she's stepping on people's toes! Pearl thinks she's doing it from the goodness of her heart, but she's being a bit insensitive".[2] Hope believed that Walter and Pearl could begin a romance, but clarified that they would not "rush in" due to being mindful of Gloria's memory.[2] However, she believed that Pearl is a "a lady with a plan", adding, "When opportunity knocks, she takes it and runs with it!"[2] Pearl and Martine put their differences aside and Pearl walks her down the aisle at her wedding to Felix Westwood (Richard Blackwood).[4] Months later, Pearl supports pays her respects at the funeral of Martine and Felix's daughter, Celeste Faroe (Andrea Ali), in an "emotional" day for the Deveraux family.[5]
Family
[edit]Producers later introduced Pearl's granddaughter Zoe Anderson (Garcia Brown), who debuted in February 2022.[6] Brown enjoyed working with Hope, calling her "amazing" and "caring" and revealing that Hope reminded her of her own grandmother and often gave her advice.[7] Walter's step-grandson, DeMarcus Westwood (Tomi Ade), is later wrongfully accused of fatally stabbing Zoe's colleague Saul Reeves (Chris Charles), which leaves Zoe "torn" between her job in the police and her loyalty to her family.[8] Facing murder charges, DeMarcus decides to run away, but Pearl catches him before he does and and he opens up to her about his worries of going to prison, so Pearl prevents DeMarcus from running away by telling him that they will think of a plan and that running will make him look guilty.[9]
Jamelia was reintroduced as Sharon on a permanent basis in 2023.[7] Sharon had initially appeared in the Black to Front episode with Pearl, but she returns to the village to surprise Pearl and Zoe years later.[7] Jamelia revealed that Pearl is "over the moon" to be reunited with her daughter, although she confessed that Zoe may not feel the same way.[7] Jamelia compared working with Brown and Hope to a "family reunion" and added that Hope gives the "best hugs".[7]
Relationship with Jack
[edit]In 2023, Pearl was romantically paired with long-running character Jack Osborne (Jimmy McKenna).[10] In the storyline, Pearl helps Jack host the the Earl Of Dee survival workshop.[10] Teenagers Lucas Hay (Oscar Curtis) and Dillon Ray (Nathaniel Dass), who want to win prizes from the workshop, then play cupid and tell Pearl that Jack has been speaking so highly of her, suggesting that she ask him out.[10] Pearl falls for their trick and asks Jack out.[10] The pair spend more time together overseeing the Earl of Dee Awards and they then attend the opening of Tony Hutchinson's (Nick Pickard) new restaurant.[11] Whilst there, they grow close and Pearl sees another side of him when they dance together, and they ultimately kiss.[11]
Discussing the romance, Hope told Inside Soap, "Being mature, you go through processes in life of how you date. How you want to be treated grows more prevalent – and chivalry goes a long way when you're over a certain age as a woman. So when chivalry turns up in the shape of Jack, it kind of wrong foots Pearl and she goes, oh, that's nice!"[12] Hope explained that now that Jack and Pearl are together, they need to figure out what that looks like.[12] She added that Pearl is "very forward" and wants the "whole package", adding, "She wants to be wined and dined, she loves to get dressed up for fancy dinners. So as much as Pearl loves chivalry, she also wants to hurry things along a bit".[12]
Jack almost accidentally halts the romance when he tells someone that he and Pearl are just friends, which Hope revealed "wrong-foots" Pearl as she is expecting him to call her his new "lady love".[12] Hope revealed that this makes Pearl realise that she needs to make a declaration, so she "has to lead him into it a bit with the kiss – although Jack goes with it, and is very happy!"[12] Hope called the scene where Jack and Pearl kiss in the middle of the pub, with the crowd around them cheering at this, a "beautiful moment".[12]
Months later, Pearl organises a surprise birthday party for Jack with his son, Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson), which he appreciates.[13] Pearl and Tony also cover for Darren when a debt collector comes looking for him, but Darren pushes them away as he does not want to open up about the extent of his problems and debt.[14]
Abuse
[edit]In 2024 Pearl's backstory was explored when Hollyoaks aired a storyline to raise awareness around sibling sexual abuse, which revolved around JJ Osborne (Ryan Mulvey) abusing his sister, Frankie Osborne (Isabelle Smith).[15] When the abuse is exposed in the pub, Pearls immediately steps in to support Frankie and reveals how her sister Ruby was abused by their brother when they were younger.[16][15] Pearl explains that whilst they had lost touch because of what happened, she "warmly" praises her sister's bravery for speaking up.[17]
Storylines
[edit]Pearl and her daughter Sharon Bailey (Jamelia) arrive in Hollyoaks for Walter Deveraux's (Trevor A. Toussaint) birthday party, although Pearl is unaware that Sharon is trying to set Pearl and Walter up romantically. Walter is very happy to see Peal and they reminiscence about their childhood. Pearl accidentally upsets Walter when she brings up his deceased twin brother and she advises him to not live in the past, as he is regretting that he did not reconcile with his brother before his death. When Walter goes away to Jamaica, Pearl steps in to help Walter's daughter Martine Deveraux (Kéllé Bryan), who is undergoing chemotherapy. Pearl decides to move into their home after her house floods and being lonely due to Sharon moving away. Martine gets frustrated at Pearl's attempts to help the family and Pearl considers leaving, but they make up and Pearl attends Martine's wedding to Felix Westwood (Richard Blackwood). Pearl is very happy when her granddaughter Zoe Anderson (Garcia Brown) moves to the village as their new Detective Sergeant.
Reception
[edit]Following the announcement of Hope's casting, Justin Harp from Digital Spy believed that Pearl could be the "the pick-me-up" that Walter needs following his recent struggles, and he questioned whether there could be "more than friendship blooming" between the two characters.[1] His colleague, Susannah Alexander, also questioned whether there was romance on the cards, and believed that it was "clear" that Walter was "very pleased" by Pearl's arrival.[2] However, she added that Pearl would have to "contend" with Walter's family, and believed that she had taken her promise to look after the family "seriously".[2]
Sarah Ellis from Inside Soap called Jack and Pearl's relationship the "hottest new romance in Hollyoaks".[18] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy believed that there was "clearly" chemistry between Pearl and Jack and commented, "Romance is in the air".[11]
The abuse storyline was well received by viewers.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Harp, Justin (17 August 2021). "Hollyoaks casts Dawn Hope as a face from Walter Deveraux's past". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Alexander, Susannah (14 November 2021). "Hollyoaks star Dawn Hope discusses possible romance for Pearl and Walter". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (12 November 2021). "13 huge Hollyoaks spoilers for next week". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (16 November 2021). "Hollyoaks teases Martine and Felix's wedding in 24 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 February 2022). "Hollyoaks reveals another funeral in 20 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Harp, Justin (15 February 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Garcia Brown as new detective for the village". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Penwill, Alice (19–25 March 2022). ""Zoe won't back down!"". Inside Soap. No. 12. pp. 52–53. Cite error: The named reference "Sharon" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (23 July 2022). "Hollyoaks reveals stabbing aftermath in 13 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Davies, Megan (25 July 2022). "Hollyoaks' DeMarcus Westwood makes big decision after new evidence is found in stabbing plot". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d Patterson, Stephen (31 July 2023). "Hollyoaks reveals surprise new love interest for Jack Osborne". Digital Spy. DMG Media. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (12 August 2024). "Hollyoaks reveals new romance story in 12 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Brown, Jade (12 August 2023). "Hollyoaks star Dawn Hope reveals future for Pearl and Jack". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Morgan, Laura (7 November 2023). "Hollyoaks spoilers: Jack Osborne gets a saucy birthday surprise!". What to Watch. Future plc. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ Alexander, Susannah (7 November 2023). "Hollyoaks confirms new story for Darren Osborne". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Newbould, Chris (13 August 2024). "Sibling sexual abuse survivor charity praises Hollyoaks Frankie Osborne abuse storyline". Prolific North. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (31 August 2024). "Hollyoaks reveals dramatic Frankie and JJ outcome in 25 new spoiler pictures". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 August 2024). "Hollyoaks reveals more Frankie and JJ drama as Nancy learns the truth". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Ellis, Sarah (12–18 August 2023). "Love for Pearl & Jack!". Inside Soap. No. 32. pp. 14–15.
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