Laura Aikman Biography: Age, Movies, Nationality, Height, Spouse, Awards

Laura Holly Aikman, professionally known as Laura Aikman, is an English actress and producer recognized for her extensive work in television and film.

She gained prominence for portraying Mysti in The Mysti Show, May Phelps in Casualty, Rosie in Lemon La Vida Loca, Natalie Mason in The Job Lot, and Sonia in Gavin & Stacey.

Her career, spanning from childhood to adulthood, has established her as a versatile performer across comedy, drama, and family entertainment.

Laura Aikman
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Laura Holly Aikman
Stage Name:	Laura Aikman
Born:	December 24, 1985 (age 40 years old)
Place of Birth:	Brent, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	White
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Stuart Aikman, Jean Heard
Siblings:	Luke Aikman, Luke St. Paul
Spouse:	Matt Kennard
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actress, Producer
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Laura Aikman was born on December 24, 1985, in Brent, London, England.

She was raised by Stuart Aikman (professionally known as Stuart St. Paul) and Jean Heard, both of whom worked in the entertainment industry and inspired her passion for acting from an early age.

Her ethnicity is White, and her religion is Christianity. Laura grew up alongside her two brothers, Luke Aikman and Luke St. Paul.

She attended Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls in Elstree, Hertfordshire, where she balanced her education alongside an already active acting career.

Career

Laura Aikman began acting as a child, making her film debut in Surviving Picasso before appearing in productions including Great Expectations, Virtual Sexuality, and The Scarlet Tunic.

She achieved wider recognition after starring as Mysti in the children’s television series The Mysti Show, followed by notable performances in Personal Affairs, Casualty, Lemon La Vida Loca, 4 O’Clock Club, The Job Lot, and Waterloo Road.

Over the following years, she expanded her television portfolio through appearances in Not Going Out, Citizen Khan, Liar, Death in Paradise, Archie, Joan, This City Is Ours, and Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.

Alongside acting, she has also worked as a producer and participated in several charitable entertainment projects, including the Christmas charity single Rock With Rudolph.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @lauraaikman
• X (Twitter): @LauraAikman

Personal Life

Laura Aikman, 40, is married to English actor Matt Kennard.

The couple met while filming the military comedy series Bluestone 42 and married in 2019. There are no verified reports of children or publicly confirmed past relationships.

Laura enjoys travelling, fitness, theatre, animal welfare, and supporting charitable initiatives. She also volunteered for Shout 85258, a mental health support service. Her height is 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm).

Net Worth

Laura Aikman has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD.

Her earnings are generated primarily from television and film acting, producing, commercial appearances, stage performances, and brand collaborations.

Her long-running acting career, featuring leading and recurring roles across British television, continues to provide a steady source of income while expanding her presence within the entertainment industry.

Filmography

• The LadyStream (2026)
• This City Is Ours (2025–present)
• Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (2025)
• Joan (2024)
• Time Travel Is Dangerous (2024)
• Archie (2023)
• Scrapper (2023)
• Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas (2021)
• The One (2021)
• Gavin & Stacey (2019, 2024)
• Death in Paradise (2020)
• Waterloo Road (2015)
• The Job Lot (2014–2015)
• 4 O’Clock Club (2012–2014)
• Lemon La Vida Loca (2012–2013)
• Casualty (2009–2010)
• Personal Affairs (2009)
• The Mysti Show (2004–2005)
• Great Expectations (1999)
• Surviving Picasso (1996)