EastEnders' Karen Is Unrecognisable In Teenage Throwback

We've already seen that actress Lorraine Stanley is far more glamorous in real life than her onscreen counterpart and big-time onesie fan Karen Taylor. However, her new throwback snap shows what she looked like at 15.

Now aged 43, the brilliant actress took to Instagram to share a photograph from 1991 - when she was all glammed up for a night out. Whilst she certainly looks very different, there's no denying her signature grin.

The photo - which was captioned 'Throwback to me at 15 years old #1991 #raving #braids #somerstown #pompey' - has already amassed thousands of likes.

Lorraine's EastEnders co-stars were quick to comment with Bianca Butcher actress Patsy Palmer gushing 'Oh yes!'. Meanwhile, Lorraine's on-screen daughter-in-law Maisie Smith called her an 'icon'.

Lorraine has played Karen Taylor on the BBC soap since 2017 after a brief appearance the previous year as landlady Thelma Bragg. She has now become one of Albert Square's most beloved characters.