EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley, who played Karen Taylor on the BBC soap, looked completely different from her character recently Lorraine Stanley as Karen Taylor in EastEnders (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Former EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley has left her ex-castmates in awe as she celebrated her hen-do with close friends and family, a year after leaving the popular BBC One soap. ‌

The 49-year-old actress is best known for her role as the feisty mother-of-six Karen Taylor on EastEnders from 2017 to 2024. The character of Karen was adored by fans for her big heart, unwavering loyalty to her children, and her signature look of baggy clothes and messy hair. ‌

However, a year after her final episodes aired on BBC One, Lorraine's transformation is a far cry fr

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