NATALIE Cassidy looked amazing as she enjoyed a festive date night with fiancé Marc.
The 40-year-old looked slimmer than ever in a gold knit jumper and fitted jeans as she posed in front of a Christmas tree.
Natalie, who has played Sonia Fowler on EastEnders since 1993, has completely transformed her appearance after taking up running.
The star has completed an impressive four marathons and is rightly very proud of herself.
She told her fans this year: "Two marathons and two half marathons. I have never ever been a sporty person. I have always been ridiculed for my ever changing weight.
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"I’ve woken up this morning and genuinely cannot believe I’ve collected these medals. I promise you- I am not a natural runner. If you put your mind to something you can do it. Whatever that is.
She went on to say: "Two years ago today I took my precious dad out of this world.
“I genuinely thought I wouldn’t be able to go on without him. But I have, and once again, your mind is a powerful thing. Whatever you are going through right now. Or whatever you would like to achieve- YOU CAN DO IT".
Meanwhile, Natalie’s EastEnder’s character Sonia is embarking on a journey to have a child with Reiss Colwell.
Sonia and Reiss have had a shaky romance at best as the quirky character played by Jonny Freeman has been shady about his life pre-Walford.
Earlier this year, Sonia (Natalie Cassidy) found out that he was married but, in a devastating twist, Reiss' wife has been left bed-ridden after a horrific stroke.
The pair have decided to have IVF, but fans fear his wife could wake up from her comatose state if they have a baby.
