5 TV Characters Named After Real-Life People
3. Linda Carter - EastEnders
When you think of the name Lynda Carter, it's likely that images of the actress' iconic portrayal of Wonder Woman pop into your head. However, for viewers of British soap opera EastEnders, the name means something else entirely.
One of the serial drama's central characters, Linda Carter, shares her name with the legendary actress. Portrayed by the wonderful Kellie Bright, Linda has been a mainstay of EastEnders since her arrival on the Square back in 2013, and continues to take centre stage in today's storylines.
The fact that the soap character shares her name with Lynda Carter appears to be nothing more than a coincidence. However, that hasn't stopped EastEnders writers from making reference to Wonder Woman, and they've even had their Linda dress up as the beloved heroine on a few occasions.
Linda Carter is one of EastEnders' most beloved characters, and she's been through a lot of traumatising stuff since her arrival in Walford. Having made it through all of her troubles, we'd say this Linda is every bit as much a wonder woman as her namesake.