Brian May Praises Wife Anita Dobson After British Soap Awards Win
Renowned Queen guitarist Brian May has lavished praise on his wife, Anita Dobson, after she scooped up the Scene of the Year award at the British Soap Awards. The 76-year-old actress, who is best known for her role as Angie Watts in EastEnders, took home the gong for her character’s shock return to the BBC soap.
According to the Daily Express, Anita’s award-winning scene saw her character, Angie, appear to her daughter Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, in her imagination. The scene, which formed part of EastEnders’ 40th anniversary celebrations in February, saw Sharon trapped in The Vic, hallucinating that her adoptive mother was speaking to her. As reported by the Daily Express, Angie reassured Sharon that it wasn’t her time to go yet, telling her to start screaming for help.
The scene beat stiff competition from other soaps, including Amy Wyatt’s deadly plunge in Emmerdale, Mason’s death in Coronation Street, and Mercedes confronting her own mortality in Hollyoaks. Taking to Instagram, Brian, 77, expressed his pride at his wife’s achievement, sharing the news with his followers. Alongside an image of Anita as Angie, the Queen guitarist penned: "Congratulations Anita Dobson !!! My incredibly talented lady wife — winner of the Scene of the Year award – for returning as a ghost from another life to shake the East End one more time !! Massively proud!!!"
The Daily Express reports that fans were overjoyed by Anita’s win, with many flocking to the comments to congratulate her. The news comes just days after Brian and his bandmate Roger Taylor were honored with the prestigious 2025 Polar Music Prize. "Congratulations to your lovely wife Anita!! Double joy together with the Polar Award‼︎," penned one fan, while a second echoed: "Congratulations, that’s wonderful! So you both got fantastic prizes in just one week, great!!"
The couple, who have been married since 2000, are known for being each other’s biggest supporters. Anita accompanied Brian to the Polar Music Prize gala in Stockholm on Tuesday, May 27. Speaking on stage, Brian, 77, said: "In this special moment, I contemplate how that younger Brian May in 1974 would have felt if he knew that we would be living this kind of dream 50 years in the future." The Daily Express quotes Brian’s statement, highlighting the couple’s enduring love and support for one another.
As reported by the Daily Express, fans have been quick to praise the couple, with one gushing: "She’s done so much amazing stuff recently – your proudness must be off the scale! Congratulations to Anita!" Another fan declared: "Congratulations to the lovely & talented Lady May. It is so beautiful to see how much Sir Brian cares & supports his wife. They both show their support for each other & that is so wonderful. What a fantastic couple." With their love and support for one another, it’s clear that Brian May and Anita Dobson are a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
The British Soap Awards, which took place on Saturday, May 31, celebrates the best of British soap opera talent. Anita’s win is a testament to her enduring talent and dedication to her craft. As the Daily Express reports, Anita’s achievement is a significant one, and her husband Brian’s pride and admiration for her is clear. With their continued support for one another, fans of the couple can look forward to seeing what the future holds for this talented pair.
