Lawrence Robb's Real Age and Rise to Fame
Lawrence Robb, who plays Mackenzie Boyd on ITV's Emmerdale, was born in Glasgow on 7 November 1991, making him 34 years old. He arrived on the soap in October 2020 as the trouble-making long-lost brother of Moira Dingle, played by Natalie J. Robb. Despite sharing the same surname and Scottish roots, the two are not related in real life—a coincidence that initially fooled many viewers.
Before landing his Emmerdale role, Robb appeared in the television series I Hate Suzie in 2020, playing a character named Matt.
On-Screen Drama: Mackenzie's Six-Year Journey
Over the past six years, Mackenzie has been at the centre of explosive storylines. He fathered a child, Reuben, after a one-night stand with Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland), married Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), and was kidnapped by serial killer John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Currently, Mackenzie's marriage to Charity is crumbling after he discovered she is the biological mother of baby Leyla—the result of her cheating with his best mate, Ross Barton (Mike Parr). As the drama unfolds, Mack is encouraging Charity to take down Dr. Todd (Caroline Harker), who sexually assaulted her, and he prepares to confront the twisted surgeon.
Romance: From Joanne Thomson to Pamela Blair
Off-screen, Robb leads a quieter life. He was previously in a relationship with actress Joanne Thomson, known for ITV's In Plain Sight, the 2019 series The Victim, and Outlander (as widow Amy McCallum). The pair kept their relationship private, but reportedly split quietly.
Robb is now dating West End star Pamela Blair. Speculation about their relationship first surfaced in 2024 when he posted holiday photos from Antigua that subtly featured her tattooed arm. The couple made their public debut at the Scottish BAFTAs. Blair currently stars in the hit musical The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre in London, playing Chanteuse and Emily alongside Vanessa Williams. Her theatre credits also include Beauty and the Beast, Oklahoma!, Cinderella, 42nd Street, and Curtains. She has appeared in the film Tomorrow Morning and on TV at the BBC Proms and ITV's The Olivier Awards.
Lawrence Robb Calls Girlfriend a 'Keeper'
During an appearance on ITV's Lorraine in 2025, Robb praised Blair after she saved his interview. Host Lorraine Kelly revealed that Robb had forgotten his intended outfit and arrived in sportswear. Robb explained: "My gorgeous girlfriend left halfway through our car journey here and went back to the house to grab it and then got the tube here... it was very dramatic. She's a keeper."
Robb regularly updates his Facebook page with glimpses into his private life, including photos with Blair.
Emmerdale airs weekdays on ITV and ITVX.
