First, let’s give credit where it’s due. Stacey is played by the brilliant Joanna Page. And honestly? Joanna is almost nothing like Stacey. It’s the weirdest, coolest thing.
While Stacey is a flustered, high-maintenance hairdresser, Joanna is a down-to-earth mum of four. She lives in a proper countryside house in Wales. No fuss, no drama – just wellies and muddy dogs.
Doesn’t that blow your mind? It’s like discovering your favourite chaotic friend secretly meditates and bakes sourdough. The contrast is delicious.
Life After Billericay
What has Joanna Page (aka Stacey) been up to since the last Christmas special? A lot of voice acting, for one thing. She’s the voice behind the magical train in Thomas & Friends. Seriously.
She also started a YouTube channel called Joanna Page's Wild Life. It’s adorable. She talks about family, farming, and yes, sometimes Gavin & Stacey comes up. But it’s mostly just wholesome chaos with chickens.
It’s a far cry from shouting "Oh my God, Gavin!" in a café, right? But that’s what makes it so cool. She’s proof that actors are just regular people who are really good at pretending to be someone else.
