Call the Midwife cast from the very beginning when the BBC show first began airing in 2012. Shelagh was formerly known as sister Bernadette before she decided to leave the Order and start her new life away from the nunnery.
From the early seasons of the hit drama, it was made clear to viewers that Shelagh was struggling with her life as a nun. Eventually, she was seen looking into a mirror, removing her veil and untying her hair, letting go of her former self.
Despite changing her appearance on the show, Shelagh kept her look minimalistic and smart. READ MORE: Call the Midwife's Sister Winifred actress Victoria Yeates is completely unrecognisable with totally different hairHowever, Laura's style couldn't be further away from that of her character.
When she isn't gracing our screens, the 41-year-old actress is often seen glammed up. Playing an important role on the series, Laura has been involved in more than a few ground-breaking storyline over the years.
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