ITV Emmerdale's Leanna Cavanagh star looks 'unrecognisable' three years after brutal exit

Former Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger has undergone a stunning transformation since leaving the ITV soap, looking almost unrecognisable in her latest glamorous makeover. The 21-year-old is best known for her role as Leanna Cavanagh, who was shockingly killed off by villain Meena Jutla (played by Paige Sandhu) in 2021.

Away from the drama of the Dales, Mimi's life is decidedly less tumultuous. She regularly updates her 71,300 Instagram followers on her burgeoning showbiz career.

In a recent Instagram Story, the star shared a striking photo that showed her looking vastly different from her former character.

In her recent photo, she sported a textured cut-out long-sleeved top and a black leather mini-skirt, posing with one arm leaning against a wall.

Mimi showcased a simple yet chic hairstyle, pulling her hair back into a ponytail, reports the Mirror.

Her flawless makeup look, featuring dark eyeliner and blush lipstick, completed her dazzling transformation.

It's been three years since Mimi last appeared on Emmerdale, when her character Leanna was murdered by serial killer Meena, marking the beginning of a lengthy storyline involving multiple deaths in the village.

When her final scenes aired, Mimi revealed plans to pursue modelling and explore her musical talents.

Since her departure, Mimi has been involved in various projects including short films like Path to Ecstasy and the miniseries Masters of the Air. However, she has also found success on Instagram and in the modelling world.

The actress set her sights on a career beyond Emmerdale and signed with renowned modelling agency Storm Management last year, joining the ranks of supermodels like Cindy Crawford.

Despite her enthusiasm for modelling, Mimi confirmed in a 2022 interview with Inside Soap that she intends to continue pursuing acting roles on television.

In her personal life, Mimi has been in a relationship with singer and TV presenter HRVY since 2021.