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EastEnders Shirley and Kim stars look unrecognisable in throwback 1990s clip
EastEnders, but that’s not how the telly stars began their careers on the silver screen. In fact, soap stars Linda Henry and Tameka Empson go back a long time in the acting industry after they made their first acting debut together in a romantic comedy film, titled Beautiful Thing.And it’s fair to say the dynamic duo look almost unrecognisable from their BBC One soap characters as the blonde bombshell rocked a sexy low cut black top and sultry winged eyeliner while the fiery red head sported her natural raven locks on screen.READ MORE: BBC's Jan Lemming, 80, suffers grisly injuries after being attacked by thug in FranceThe 1996 movie follows two main characters introverted Jamie and athletic Ste who toy with their sexuality while Jamie’s caring mother Sandra Gangel and quirky teen neighbour Leah Russell offer emotional support.Loyal fans of the long-standing soap shared an unearthed throwback snap of the LGBT+ movie online and couldn’t believe the pair’s TV transformation ahead of their roles on EastEnders.One user penned: “Shirley what a diva [applause emoji]” as another agreed: “Shirley looks pretty menace now.
