Janae Timmins

Janae Timmins
Neighbours character
Portrayed byEliza Taylor-Cotter
Duration2005–2008
First appearance4 April 2005
Last appearance8 February 2008
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byRic Pellizzeri
In-universe information
Other namesJanae Hoyland (married name)
OccupationStudent
Mechanic
Boxer
FatherKim Timmins
MotherJanelle Timmins
BrothersDwayne Timmins
Brandon Timmins
Dylan Timmins
Stingray Timmins
SistersAnne Baxter
Bree Timmins
Pepper Steiger (step)
HusbandBoyd Hoyland (2006–07)
GrandmothersLoris Timmins
UnclesKevin Rebecchi
NiecesKerry Mangel
First cousinsToadie Rebecchi
Stonefish Rebecchi

Janae Timmins (also Hoyland) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Eliza Taylor-Cotter. She made her first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 4 April 2005. The character was created by executive producer Ric Pellizzeri as part of the new Timmins family, joining the established character Stingray Timmins (Ben Nicholas). Janae is characterised as a feisty character who is unafraid of physical confrontation. She has low self-esteem due to her father Kim Timmins (Brett Swain) being absent during her childhood. Janae is featured in various storylines including having her drink spiked with rohypnol, an HIV scare and the victim of an attempted sexual assault.

Janae has also been the subject of an underage marriage with fellow character Boyd Hoyland (Kyal Marsh). Their marital life is short-lived when Boyd is unfaithful. Marsh bemoaned the development and branded it "a stupid storyline". Her failed marriage changed Janae into a man-hater. Producers then paired her with Ned Parker (Daniel O'Connor) and formed a new family unit as they cared for his son Mickey Gannon (Fletcher O'Leary). The character's failed marriage continued to shape the character as she kisses Darren Stark (Todd MacDonald). The actress called it an act of self-sabotage to prevent Ned from hurting her as Boyd did. With her relationship with Ned also failed she decides to leave Erinsborough to live with her mother.

In 2007 Taylor-Cotter's on-screen family were axed, however, Pellizzeri decided to keep Janae in the serial. After three years in the role, Taylor-Cotter decided to leave because the show had changed following the departure of her on-screen family. The actress filmed her final scenes in September 2007. The character made her final appearance in the show on 8 February 2008. Janae has been described as a "rebel and a troublemaker" by certain critics and on-screen she has matured from a troubled teenager into a young woman. Taylor-Cotter has also been praised for the role and has been nominated for a number of awards for her portrayal.