| Laura Johnstone | |
|---|---|
| Emmerdale character | |
| Portrayed by | Louise Beattie |
| Introduced by | Mervyn Watson |
| Duration | 1998–2000 |
| First appearance | 1998 |
| Last appearance | 2000 |
| Classification | Former; recurring |
| Profile | |
| Date of birth | 29 February 1968 |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Laura Johnstone, played by Louise Beattie, made her first screen appearance in 1998. Laura was a lawyer who began an affair with Chris Tate (Peter Amory). Lynn McPherson of the Sunday Mail described Laura as a "tough-talking character" who became a favourite with Emmerdale viewers when she broke up with Chris. Beattie chose to quit her role in 2000. The following year, McPherson reported Beattie had been inspired by Laura's job as a lawyer and had enrolled at a law school.
After being hired by Lady Tara Oakwell (Anna Brecon), Laura moves into the village. Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell) asks Laura to be the Tate's legal counselor and she later negotiates the sell off of Home Farm. Laura falls for Zoe's brother Chris, just as he starts to fall in love with his ex-wife, Kathy Glover (Malandra Burrows). Laura and Chris eventually begin a relationship, but she breaks up with him. Laura handles Lady Tara's divorce and she receives a large amount of money. She then leaves the village.
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