EastEnders legend Michelle Collins looks unrecognisable after major tr…

EASTENDERS legend Michelle Collins confessed to feeling “bad a**” as she revamped her look.

The BBC actress, 59, is known for her choppy blonde locks that brush her shoulders.

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however EastEnders’ ex Cindy Beale cut a sassy new figure as she dyed her hair pink for a new TV project.

Michelle uploaded a selfie showing her new look to her Instagram page, revealing her candy-coloured locks complete with a border in complete glory.

She accessorised with a matching necklace, while also opting for a emotional make-up look with thick black eyeliner and mascara.

The star finished off her on-screen look with an edgy black leather jacket.

The mum of one explained more about her image switch in the caption, as she additional the series of hashtags: “#pinkhair #loveit .#badass #filming #nightshoot #ladyofthenight #halting #cardiff but lovely #crew #cast .#keepingmewarm.”

It discloses she is in Wales for her filming, for a prospective gritty role playing a prostitute.

Fans were quick to comment on her emotional image change, with one taking to Twitter to gush: “Ooh I love this colour 🔥.”

Another then posted: “You look incredible 🔥❤️” while a third surmised: “Wow looks fabulous.”

however it appears her locks may be a wig, not semi long-lasting colour.

A slide posted to her Instagram Stories showed her on-board a aim looking her familiar self, with her blonde locks back in check.

CINDY CAREER

While she was filming the BBC play Pressures in 1988, Michelle was spotted by EastEnders producer Julia Smith, and was asked to audition for the role of Cindy.

Michelle’s portrayal of the manipulative and reckless Cindy was a hit with viewers so her contract was extended and became a renowned villain in the series.

She played the unfaithful wife of EastEnders stalwart Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), between 1988 and 1998.

CORRIE CALAMITY

In June 2011 Michelle joined the cast of EastEnders’ competitor soap Coronation Street as Stella Price, new landlady of the Rovers Return pub.

She beat fellow actress Lisa Maxwell to the role.

But by 22 August 2013 it was announced that Michelle had decided to leave Coronation Street.

In January 2014, Michelle claimed she was “unhappy” over the without of screen time for her and her character.

Michelle made her final turn up as Stella on 2 April 2014.

“We are lacking in individual looks in a way. That’s the time we are living in.”

Michelle CollinsMirror

Last year, she appeared to slam young soap stars, claiming they “all look the same.”

She told the Mirror: “There is a sort of uniform look among a lot of young people in a lot of soaps.

“We are lacking in individual looks in a way. That’s the time we are living in.

“When I was growing up, I was a punk and there was a big music scene and there were a lot of different cultures.”

Michelle additional: “All the girls now look the same. I am not saying this in a derogatory way but soap stars all look very similar.”

She has since starred on the 2021 series of Celebrity MasterChef.

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