EastEnders fans gobsmacked as soap legend 'speaks out for 'first time and snubs Kim

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EastEnders viewers were left pleasantly surprised as café worker Marie Evans finally spoke up for the "first time".The cheerful waitress, who works in Kathy's, rarely says a word in the popular BBC soap, but viewers were certainly shocked when she appeared to tell Kim Fox off during the latest episode.As a flamboyant Kim entered the famous café she greeted Marie but told her that she would get her usual "on the house".However, Marie wasn't having any of it and warned her that owner Kathy Beale will need her to cough up the cash.Replying abruptly, Marie said: "Kathy said you have to pay!"Seeing Marie bite back fans took to social media to share their surprise on the famous extra.One spectator questioned: "Is that Marie's first ever line?"Another shocked fan said: "MARIE GETTING LINES." A third viewer also pointed out: "Marie has got lines." Although Marie seemed to snub Kim's proposition, social media influencer Kim told her that the number of views she receives online will help catapult the local café to new heights.Despite the fact that she doesn't speak too much, Marie has been working in Kathy's since 2003.The waitress seems to have an amazing work ethic and gets along well with her colleagues most of the time.Alongside market stall owner Winston and barmaid Tracey, Marie is one of the longest-serving extras in the long-running programme.In 2010, Marie joined the local book club following the departure of Tanya Branning and Jane's holiday to America.A few years ago, Marie's employer Ian Beale stole a home video of her giving birth to put his daughter Lucy Beale off having a child, however, it’s unknown if Marie is actually aware of this.In 2016, Marie spoke up for Tina Carter when she asked the cafe worker to help her.