Having shot to household-name status, some soap stars' performances are so convincing it's difficult to remember their characters are fictional.
And usually the talent is a whole lot more glamorous off-screen than on, Michelle Keegan recently sending the Internet into meltdown with a throwback to her first time on Corrie aged 20.
Fans were open-mouthed at Michelle's transformation since her first days as Tina McIntyre. But she's far from the only star to look worlds away from themselves when kitted out for the small screen.
Maisie Smith - Tiffany Butcher, EastEnders Tiffany Butcher actress Maisie is a fan favourite on the Square, and since joining the line-up for 2020's Strictly has carved out a whole new fan base.
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