BBC EastEnders star Jessie Wallace surprises fans as she undergoes gorgeous makeover and looks worlds away from Kat Slater

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EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has been flooded with compliments after showing off a brand new look. Fans are used to seeing the actress on-screen in the BBC One soap playing Walford icon Kat Slater.

But Jessie looked worlds away from her leopard print-wearing alter ego as she beamed for a new selfie after taking a trip to the hairdressing salon.

The 51-year-old showcased a new shorter hairstyle after chopping off some of her jet black locks. Jessie could also be seen in the snap sporting a pair of glasses and a simple black t-shirt.

Taking to Instagram, the soap star captioned the snap: "Rocking my new T-shirt from the coolest band @nimmonimmo and my new cut by the scissorhands magician @linocarbosiero." READ MORE: Stacey Solomon reveals big change at Pickle Cottage home after leaving fans in tears with X Factor throwback for son's birthday Fellow EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier was among the first to comment, writing: "Rockstar." While Danielle Harold, who plays Lola Pearce in the BBC show, replied with a number of love heart eyes emojis before typing: "Loveeee." And fans were quick to follow suit and share their compliments. @kae_sea said: "I love your new haircut and glasses!