Martine McCutcheon showed off her incredible figure as she celebrated her son Rafferty’s eighth birthday on Saturday.
The 46-year-old actress cut a stylish cut in a leather jacket and black and white striped skirt for her son’s birthday party.
She added a black hat to her glam look, sporting her loose raven braids and raising her hands in the air as she got ready for the festivities.
Martine, who shares her son with husband Jack McManus, wrote on the Instagram story: “Happy birthday to my boy bubba!” I think mom is excited like you Rafferty!
The star later posed by an arch of balloons, writing, “Let the celebrations begin!”
Looking good: Martine McCutcheon showed off her incredible figure in a sleek leather jacket and striped skirt as she celebrated her son Rafferty’s eighth birthday on Saturday
She added a pair of black sunglasses to her party outfit as she enjoyed the day.
It comes after Martine and Jack surprise a delighted Rafferty with a trip to meet Santa in December.
Taking to Instagram, the actress revealed the youngster was shocked after thinking they were “going out to get bits and bobs”.
Martine shared a gorgeous photo of the three as they huddled together from the cold and posed in a cave.
Martine wrote: ‘When Rafferty met Santa Claus… Well someone was VERY shocked and happy to meet the great man himself!
‘Rafferty thought we were just going out to get bric-a-brac and it turned out to be a wonderful festive surprise! Rafferty had a good old talk with Santa, explaining that the decorators are at our house right now painting etc.
“So a huge mirror is on his bed so he can’t sleep in his room at the moment, but don’t worry because they’ll be gone in time for Christmas, so Santa can leave a bag, or a stocking, or something like that. there at the end of his bed (hint, hint) I was wondering where he was leading!’
She continued: ‘And he also said we’ll keep the fireplace clear and leave minced pies, carrots for the reindeer and milk or whisky!’
Gorgeous: She added a black hat to her glam look, wearing her raven braids loose and putting her hands up in the air as she got ready for the festivities
“We took a look at a beautiful nativity scene with a nativity scene and also saw where all the letters to Santa go and it was heartwarming to see Rafferty’s little face light up. He was so grateful and it made me melt.”
She added: “Everyone was so nice and watching the kids with their enthusiasm – and their parents feeding off of that, was so beautiful to see.” Love was really everywhere”.
She later resumed her Instagram Stories as she and Rafferty relaxed by their ornately decorated tree.
The youngster wore reindeer ears and appeared to be bouncing on a space popper with Martine writing: “My little reindeer is so excited now”.
Surprise! Martine and husband Jack surprised a delighted Rafferty with a trip to meet Santa in December, posing for a sweet family photo
It comes after Martine revealed Love Actually saved her from a period of burnout where she felt “burnt out and sick”.
The actress had been working non-stop for several years due to her role in EastEnders, which led to the decision to quit showbusiness before landing the Christmas role.
During a new interview with The Mirror, she explained that she had made the decision to leave the company and that she would return if she was signed for a significant role.
The star had played Tiffany Mitchell on EastEnders from the age of 17 to 23, and felt the consequences of a busy schedule.
She explained, “It was a relentless schedule of 22 scenes a day, six days a week, alongside my pop career. There was a lot of pressure, a lot of touring and I struggled with exhaustion and didn’t feel well.
Continuing that she had decided not to continue, Martine shared: “I was only 23 and living alone – it was scary.
Too much: The star had played Tiffany Mitchell in EastEnders from the age of 17 to 23, and felt the cost of her busy schedule as she was ‘burned out’ and prepared to leave the industry (pictured on EastEnders in 1998)
“I just thought, ‘I like what I’m doing, but I don’t like what’s going with it,’ so I called my agent and quit the industry. I remember thinking, ‘If I’m supposed to stay there, I’ll have a big sign.’
Taking leave, Martine explained that she had gone to a friend’s house in Spain and that she “had slept in for three days in a row”.
But that didn’t last long, with director Richard Curtis calling and offering the actress the role to star alongside Hugh Grant in Love Actually just a week later.
Departure: Martine explained that she had made the decision to leave the company and that she would return if she was signed for an important role
