We know her best as one of the BBC’s biggest soap stars portraying the fiery Kat Slater on EastEnders. Actress Jessie Wallace has played the role on and off since way back in 2000.
In the 22 years since she graced Walford, she’s been involved in some of the soap’s biggest storylines including her whirlwind romance with Alfie Moon and being raped by her Uncle Harry.
Her performance has awarded her multiple accolades including a National Television Awards for Most Popular Newcomer in 2001, as well as a British Soap Award for Best Newcomer, Most Popular Actress and the British Soap Award for Best Actress.
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But off-screen Jessie looks very different from her on-screen character, who is often seen sporting mini-skirts and leopard print leggings. Let’s take a look at some of Jessie’s most glamorous snaps.
On-screen cleavage
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EastEnders fans were left gobsmacked after they saw Jessie’s on-screen character Kat Slater get it on with Phil Mitchell and flaunt her assets in a sexy bra.
The unlikely duo had been fizzing with sexual tension throughout the episode, but were seen to have slipped into the Arches for some saucy alone time.
Phil went into the mechanics after speaking to his ex-wife Sharon Beale, where it was revealed Kat was ready and waiting for him in some more appropriate attire.
Kat had pulled on some garage overalls but left them completely open at the front, revealing a bright red bra – and plenty of cleavage.
Fashion forward
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Jessie Wallace put on a glamorous display in an all-black ensemble as she stepped out to attend Amy Winehouse exhibition Beyond The Stage last year.
The actress, 51, wore a gathered high neck knee length dress for the opening night at The Design Museum in Kensington, London. donned the quirky ruched dress with a pair of chunky knee high boots.
She accessorised with a pearl necklace and some enormous acrylic chandelier earrings that added a pop of colour to her outfit.
The soap star wore a full makeup palette with a deep brown smoky eye with a slick of red lipstick and styled her into a quiff a the front as she pulled her fringe back off her face.
Red carpet
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Jessie cemented her place as a fashionista back in 2011 when she stepped out in this stunning gown at the British Soap Awards
Jessie, wore a stunning floaty white dress with a beaded collar as she posed on the red carpet alongside her on-screen soap co-star Shane Richie.
The white gown was thought to be in anticipation of her upcoming nuptials to fiancé Vincent Morse at the time.
Her classic dark locks were pinned back and she accessorised with small drop earrings and beautiful makeup.
She took home the Best Actress gong as well as the award for Best On-screen Partnership for her double-act with Shane Richie, who plays Alfie Moon on the soap.
40th birthday celebrations
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Despite being in the midst of a split form her fiancé Vincent Morse after discovering he sent sleazy texts to a former girlfriend.
Jessie was all smiles as she celebrated her landmark 40th birthday.
At one point she donned Mr Bean mask for the paparazzi.
Still tanned from a stay on the Greek island of Crete recently, she soaked up the late summer sun, determined to enjoy herself after her turbulent few weeks.
Jessie looked very chic in a black jumpsuit, which was held at the waist with a wide turquoise coloured belt.
Jessie enjoyed celebrations at a pub in Surrey, before hopping aboard a boat for a jaunt along the Thames.
She was joined there by her co-star Charlie Brooks, who plays the spiteful and conniving Janine Malloy in the soap.
Summer smile
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Jessie nailed casual chic in a stunning Instagram photo as she showed off her Elvis Presley arm tattoo.
The star donning a dark grey wolf print T-shirt along with a black printed skirt as she smiled for the camera posing in front of a beautiful flower backdrop.
Jessie also sported red rimmed sunglasses and a matching necklace along with a leopard print hairband.
Alongside the snap, the EastEnders veteran wrote: “Love @yourallypally”.
She can be seen laughing and looking enviously tanned as she enjoyed an outdoor stroll during the beautiful gardens at Alexandra Palace.
Fans and friends were delighted to see her looking so happy after it was revealed that she was forced to take time off work for allegedly drinking while on the set at the time.
TV glam
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Jessie joined her EastEnders co-star Shane Richie for a very different type of performance as they took to the stage to film Lip Sync Battle UK for a seasonal episode back in 2016.
went head-to-head in the mouthing competition and got rather raucous as they performed their chosen songs.
Jessie was given quite the set up for her solo song, which saw her lowered from the air sitting in a giant circus ring as she was brought down to the Christmassy stage.
Her outfit looked as if she was fresh from the Moulin Rouge; she sported a sparkling pink can can girl dress, with black frills galore and a feather atop her head.
She gave it her all as she busted out the tunes, strutting across the set in her high heels.
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