After her stint with EastEnders, she starred in leading roles in such productions as Out of Control, Red Cap, Hustle and others. She was the face of Avon and modeled for Debenhams (a British multinational retail department store). Outhwaite was once married to actor Tom Ellis. They had two daughters together, Florence Elsie (2008) and Marnie Mae (2012). In August of 2013, it was announced that the couple had separated. The following month Outhwaite filed for a divorce, citing Ellis’ infidelity as grounds for the dissolution.