EastEnders star Rita Simons, best known for playing Roxy Mitchell, has revealed she will undergo a breast reduction to alleviate pain caused by scoliosis. The 49-year-old actress shared the news with her followers on Sunday, explaining that the surgery is scheduled in three weeks.
Simons posted an x-ray of her spine and a video, captioning: “It’s finally time to say goodbye to my massively annoying boobs.” She added that the pain they cause her back “isn’t necessary anymore,” and described the procedure as part of a chapter of “getting rid of everything that doesn’t serve me.”
The actress explained that due to the nature of her scoliosis, spinal surgery is not an option. “My spine can’t be ‘fixed’, so my focus is on doing everything I can to reduce pain and slow the progression of the curves,” she wrote. She also expressed relief at the prospect of losing what she called “the rib hump at the back and the two mountains at the front.”
Simons noted that “adult scoliosis isn’t talked about enough” and promised to keep her followers updated. Fans sent well wishes, with one saying, “I had no idea you had scoliosis! I too have scoliosis, and I’ve struggled to find anyone to relate to!”
The actress appeared on EastEnders from 2007 to 2017, with brief returns in 2019 and 2023. She later joined Hollyoaks as Marie Fielding.
