EastEnders' Janine Butcher star Charlie Brooks praised as she strips to bikini in body confident post

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EastEnders' icon Charlie Brooks, who is famed for her role as the notorious Janine Butcher, has left fans absolutely gobsmacked with her stunning bikini snaps.The 43 year old actress, who previously has opened up about her struggle with body confidence, first graced Albert Square in 1999 and quickly became a household name thanks to her portrayal of one of the soap's most memorable villains.

Charlie's stellar performance as the scheming Janine earned her the Villain of the Year title at the British Soap Awards in 2004, and she's been at the heart of some of the show's most explosive plots.

From cold-blooded murder to scandalous affairs, Janine's antics have kept viewers on the edge of their seats, and Charlie has garnered a dedicated fanbase along the way.

On Saturday (June 1), Charlie sent her followers into a frenzy when she shared a sizzling video of herself in a bikini on Instagram.The soap star, who has learnt to be 'kinder to herself' after years of no confidence, looked absolutely fabulous as she danced in a chic strapless black bikini top paired with classic white bottoms, her blonde locks effortlessly styled up in a bun.