Helen George

Helen Elizabeth George (born 19 June 1984) is an English actress, best known for playing Trixie Franklin, later Trixie, Lady Aylward, on the BBC drama series Call the Midwife. In 2015, she participated in the thirteenth series of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing; she was paired with Aljaž Skorjanec, and finished in sixth place. She was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for her contribution to the cast recording of Cinderella.

Early life George was born in Harborne, Birmingham, to political science professor Neil George and social worker Margareth George. She has a sister, Elizabeth, a veterinarian. She was a backing singer for Elton John during a tour. She sang at venues including Wembley Arena and the Royal Albert Hall. As part of the role she was trained in the medical techniques of the 1950s, including how to deliver a baby. In 2012, she underwent a press tour in the United States to promote the series there.

In August 2015, George was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete in the thirteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing. She was partnered with professional dancer Aljaž Škorjanec. Despite continuously getting high scores from the judges, George was eliminated in week 11, finishing in sixth place. In May 2020, she sang "(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover" at Buckingham Palace in a BBC broadcast marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

In January 2024, she appeared in The King and I, playing Anna Leonowens, at the Dominion Theatre London. She starred as the Fairy Godmother in Richmond Theatre's pantomime Cinderella from December 2025 to January 2026.

In summer 2026 she played Tracy Samantha Lord in High Society at the Barbican Theatre in London.

Personal life From 2011 to 2015, George was married to actor Oliver Boot. Their daughter, Wren Ivy, was born in September 2017. During her pregnancy with Wren, George was diagnosed with ICP. Due to this complication, she delivered Wren three weeks early via elective caesarean section. She is a patron of the charity ICP Support.

In June 2021, George announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with her second child. Her daughter, Lark, was born in November 2021. George and Ashton split up in 2023.

Filmography + Film and television roles Year Title Role Notes 2006 Hollyoaks Miss Jones 2008 Hotel Babylon Susie 1 episode: #3.2 2011 7 Lives Valerie Film Doctors Andrea Towers 1 episode: "A Life in the Day" The Child Reni Film short The Three Musketeers Blonde Film 2012 Scar Tissue Mel Farrow Film 2012–present Call the Midwife Trixie Franklin / Trixie, Lady Aylward Main cast; 81 Episodes 2013 Pointless Celebrities Herself; Contestant Period Drama Special 2014 Comedy Playhouse Selina 1 episode: "Over to Bill" 2015 The Monster Madeleine Film short Strictly Come Dancing Herself; Contestant Finished in sixth place 2017 Red Dwarf Aniter Season 12, Episode 5: "M-Corp" 2018 Nativity Rocks! Miss Shelly Film 2019 CBeebies Bedtime Stories Herself; Storyteller 3 episodes 2020 Celebrity Catchphrase Herself; Contestant Christmas Special 2022 D.I. Ray Annalie 1 episode: "Part Two" Richard Osman's House of Games Herself; Contestant Series 6, Week 72025 SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters Herself Would I Lie to You? Herself Series 19, Christmas special