Gillian Taylforth, 69, looks like she hasn't aged a day as she films EastEnders wedding scene four decades after joining the soap

Gillian Taylforth showed off her youthful visage as she filmed dramatic new scenes for EastEnders on Wednesday. The actress, who has starred as Kathy Beale since 1985, showed off her age-defying looks in a bright pink outfit as she was spotted in the churchyard between scenes. Gillian Taylforth showed off her youthful visage as she filmed dramatic new scenes for EastEnders on Wednesday The star showed off her youthful looks while filming for the latest instalment of EastEnders The actress, who has starred as Kathy Beale since 1985, showed off her age-defying looks in a bright pink outfit as she was spotted in between scenes Between takes the star was seen sipping from a water bottle and walking around in a pair of Ugg boots with a quilted black bag thrown over her shoulder. The blonde beauty had her hair up in a stylish bun with a pink feathered hair clip and wrapped up in a long black puffer coat The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant has previously said that she keeps her slim figure with regular exercise The actress told The Mirror that she loves salad and even admitted that she no longer eats potatoes to keep her trim figure The actress has starred as Kathy Beale since the start of the show in 1985 and after a hiatus in 2000, she returned to Albert Square in 2015 The star added that she doesn't like to eat late unless she's going out for dinner and will indulge in a glass of wine on the odd occasion. The EastEnders star has played Sharon Watts in the BBC soap since 1985 and her appearance over the years has significantly changed And Gillian is not the only EastEnders star who has undergone a transformation with Letitia Dean, 56, showing off her continued weight loss in snaps from Wednesday's filming Now Letitia has made long-term changes and enjoys 'grilled skinless chicken' and 'lots of greens'.