Soap Stars Style: Now And Then
Rex FeaturesAnna Friel
Back when she was in Brookie, Anna Friel was still finding her fashion feet. At the Terminator premiere she played it safe in a Ghost dress that’s more day wear than red carpet.
By Charlotte Duck
PA PhotosFast-forward 15 years and what a transformation! The West End leading lady went all-out glam at a theatre awards ceremony in this asymmetric, ruffled Antonio Berardi LBD, complete with a splash of vampy red lippy.
Rex FeaturesDelta Goodrem
Back in 2002, Neighbours fans loved Delta’s two-toned hair and girl-next-door wardrobe. Her 5’10” frame meant the actress wore practical pumps instead of heels, and her sweet smile was easily combined with a pretty pink tee and cardi.
Rex FeaturesSeven years on and Delta has streamlined her look, opting for glamorous drapes on the red carpet. To show off her Hollywood tan, the actress regularly opts for bright colours but instead of those dastardly pinks, Delta prefers tangerines and bright greens.
PA PhotosDannii Minogue
Dannii Minogiue wasn’t afraid of showing a bit of cleavage back when she was in Home & Away. The Australian star was really embracing grunge with this Eighties denim, cut-off jacket – and is that a choker we spy?
Rex FeaturesDannii now prefers people to look at her outfits rather than her cleavage. With choices such as this futuristic, one-shouldered dress, by Australian designer J’Aton Couture, she’s certainly achieved that.
Rex FeaturesDavinia Taylor
When she was in Hollyoaks (and dating Ryan Giggs) in the late 90s, Davinia Taylor thought it was perfectly acceptable to wear a two-piece suit on the red carpet.
PA PhotosBut enter the Noughties and the actress’ friendship with the Primrose Hill set was evident in her outfits. Lacy, boho dresses with sleek black jackets are La Moss to a tee.
Rex FeaturesIsla Fisher
Days spent on the sun-drenched set of Home & Away really rubbed off on Isla Fisher. In the 90s, she was rarely seen out of a cute strappy summer dress, and her wardrobe was all about fun, fun, fun.
PA PhotosBut then Isla bagged herself a Hollywood career and beau (in the form of Sacha Baron Cohen) and suddenly became a lot more sophisticated. Here Isla trials a vintage look with a Stella McCartney mini dress and quirky gold heels.
Rex FeaturesKylie Minogue
As tomboy Charlene in Neighbours, Kylie’s style was more about comfy knits and slumming-it jeans. And let’s not even talk about that 80s perm...
PA PhotosThe Queen of Reinvention, Kylie went through several style permutations before stepping out at this year’s GLAMOUR Awards in this chic Ungaro shift dress and Dolce & Gabbana leopard-print jacket. What a difference two decades make.
PA PhotosMelissa George
In the early Nineties, Home & Away star Melissa George worked this bizarre gypsy-inspired outfit - and seemed to think she was the business.
PA PhotosBut after a Hollywood makeover Melissa has ditched the tassels to be a bona fide glamour puss. Melissa’s not one to become an LA clone though - here she makes the look her own with a heavy set of beads.
Rex FeaturesMartine McCutcheon
Before Eastenders, Martine McCutcheon was in girl band Milan and committed the triple faux pas of wearing hotpants, displaying her midriff and accessorising with a black leather cap.
Rex FeaturesAs Tiffany in Eastenders, Martine was the classic femme fatale but that was no excuse for this red PVC trenchcoat and fishnets. Sexy? Definitely not.
PA PhotosA decade on and Martine’s fashion has grown up. At a recent launch, the actress successfully worked a pretty tiered skirt with a black biker jacket.
PA PhotosMichelle Ryan
Michelle Ryan’s stunning looks were overshadowed by a mish-mash style back in 2001. At this red carpet event, she went for a glamorous satin top but paired it with ill-advised bootcut jeans.
PA PhotosBut as Michelle’s career sky-rocketed, so did her fashion credentials. At this year’s GLAMOUR Awards, the actress opted for a daring full-length fuchsia gown – and looked every inch the Hollywood star.
PA PhotosNatalie Imbruglia
When she was still in Neighbours, Natalie Imbruglia’s wardrobe was more mumsy than must-have. Zipped leather jackets circa 1998 were a bit of a staple but we felt Natalie still had a lot to learn.
PA PhotosTen years on and Natalie has transformed herself from soap star to rock chick. At this year’s Brits, she wore this very funky LBD and wasn’t afraid to show off some of her gorgeous Aussie skin.
