EastEnders' Matthew Rose actor's life now as he looks totally different 23 years later

We love nothing more than a bit of nostalgia and looking back at our favourite shows. And we have to say, looking up Kym Valentine recently made us really happy.The actress played Libby Kennedy on Neighbours from 1994-2004, joining the soap at age 17. She had her fair share of dramatic storylines during her time on the show.

Love island star Paige Thorne stunned her fans by posting a rare picture of her natural curly hair.The paramedic-turned-influencer, 25, grinned as snapped a quick selfie on her Instagram story. “Curly hair don’t care,” Paige, who recently opened up about her relationship woes, wrote underneath the photo.

Actress turned radio presenter Kate Ritchie, best known for portraying Sally Fletcher in the long-running Australian soap Home and Away, marked Book Week with a sweet costumed throwback snap.The photo, taken in 1987 just one year before Katie joined the cast of Home and Away, saw the then nine-year-old actress dressed up as Dame Slap from Enid Blyton's The Faraway Tree series. Fans were quick to comment on the snap and shared either their own, or their children's Book Week costumes, with one of Kate's followers writing: "Omg! My first book week in 1989 I went as the faraway tree itself!!!" "My 14 yr old daughter went as Mario, as in Mario karts for book week lol" added another, while a third wrote: "That book is a classic, I brought the whole series for my daughter." Kate was an original member of the Home and Away cast, but quit the show in 2008, before later returning for brief time in 2013 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.

Fans of hit BBC TV show Gavin and Stacey will certainly remember Neil the baby from classic episodes of the series, but would they recognise him today? Actor Oscar Hartland is all grown up and has continued to embrace being on screen. Gavin and Stacey viewers will remember that characters Smithy and Nessa had a baby boy together, who was affectionately referred to as Neil the baby almost every time he appeared in a scene. Actors James Corden and Ruth Jones had strong on screen chemistry that captured the hearts of viewers worldwide, turning the show into something of a cult phenomenon.

Jake Thomas shot to fame at the tender age of 11 when he was cast in the hugely popular Disney series Lizzie McGuire.The show saw Lizzie, played by Hilary Duff, navigate life as a middle schooler. Lizzie did her best to handle friendship rivalries, popularity at school and even engaged in a couple of romantic trysts - all with her annoying baby brother getting on her nerves! Jake played the role of Matthew McGuire, who did his best to ruin his big sister’s life through a series of hilarious but sometimes misguided pranks and tricks. Jake, now 33, played the class clown perfectly between 2001 and 2004 but struggled to forge a career in the industry after the show wrapped.

Between 2007 and 2015, actor Oliver Stokes was recognisable for his role as Michael Garvey on hit show Benidorm.Throughout his time on the show, Oliver grew up on our screens and he was just 10 years old - it’s no surprise then that he looks a lot different now. As the youngest son of Mick and Janice Garvey, Oliver’s character Michael was known for his cheekiness and singing You'll Never Walk Alone during karaoke and getting a tattoo after a night of drinking alcohol.

The cast of Glee hit the map as some of the brightest rising stars on the scene when the musical series debuted in 2009.

EastEnders fans have predicted a potential surprise return for Spencer Moon, 18 years after leaving Albert Square behind for sunny Australia.The character, who was played by Christopher Parker, arrived alongside his brother Alfie (Shane Richie) in 2002, and caused rather a lot of trouble for his older sibling and at one point was even trapped in the remains of a collapsed helter-skelter. After being arrested over for drug possession and spending the night in jail, Spencer left for Australia where he re-united with ex-girlfriend Vicki Fowler (Scarlett Alice Johnson), where the pair have remained ever since.

Between 2005 and 2008, viewers would have been familiar with actor Paul Butcher for his role on Zoey 101. Alongside the likes of Jamie-Lynn Spears and Victoria Justice, Paul starred in the Nickelodeon show where he played Zoey’s younger brother Dustin. For the four seasons it was on air, Zoey 101 followed Zoey and her friends as they enjoyed life at Pacific Coast Academy – with Paul’s fresh-faced character Dustin being known for depending on his older sister and her tight-knit social circle.

EastEnders have confirmed when the highly-anticipated return of Cindy Beale will happen.The BBC soap confirmed that she was returning earlier this year when she appeared on the show but from a foreign country with Ian and Peter Beale. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the moment that she steps foot on the Square for the first time in 25 years. As Peter Beale returns to Walford next week, it has become clear that her arrival will be soon.

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Rewind 35 years ago to 1988 and this trio of words were hot on the lips of movie fans everywhere thanks to the summer release of the hit comedy-horror film with the same namesake. We all remember the iconic scenes and the emotions they stirred, from the creepy shrunken head and witch doctor in the waiting room and the hilarious Day-O (Banana Boat song) dining room dance scene, to the shocking first glimpses of Beetlejuice and the hideous sandworm that still haunts us to this day.

Peter Beale has been played by a stream of stars over the years – seven to be exact. But never before has an actor reprised their role as the famous Walford resident – until now.Thomas Law, 30, is back in EastEnders picking up the character he left behind 13 years ago. After Thomas’ exit in 2010, Peter was played by Ben Hardy and Dayle Hudson.

As Alfie Moon prepares to face a gruelling battle with prostate cancer in the coming weeks, it’s pretty safe to say that the EastEnders favourite is going to need as much support as possible from the people around him. But with Alfie’s brothers no longer on the scene and his cousins absent from the Square too, it’s only his children and former flame Kat Slater that he can truly rely on.

Neighbours star Holly Valance has shaken up her look as she was spotted in London emerging from the incredibly swanky Dorchester Hotel with her husband Nick Candy. The 40 year old star, who shot to fame in the singles charts with the release of her ultra catchy hit song Kiss Kiss, spent years donning skimpy outfits and rocking long blonde hair after leaving the soap world. At one stage, she opted for a side parting fringe, but was more likely known for her defining money piece highlights.

Scottish Indie rock band The Fratellis were a huge hit in the Noughties. They climbed up the industry ladder from their breakthrough hit Chelsea Dagger back in 2006 - but today, the band look very different to how many may remember them from their heyday in the early 2000s.

Chris Noth is speaking out in his first interview since multiple women accused him of sexual assault in 2021. During a conversation with USA Today, the 68-year-old actor maintains his innocence and that the only thing he did wrong was cheat on his wife, Tara Wilson.

Shia LeBeouf is taking a trip back to Camp Green Lake for a Holes reunion 20 years on! TWENTY!!! Can you believe it??

Matthew Broderick has enjoyed a career lasting 40 years on stage, screen and now TV, but he accepts the headline of his legacy will always be “Ferris Bueller.”

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Liam Hess, who played Peter Dyer on hit 2008 film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, is pretty much unrecognisable as he lives a very different life to when he was a younger actor. Fans of the film will remember Liam's character Peter Dyer who was known in the film for being the one who gave girls lessons on how to kiss.The 2008 film featured the story of 14-year-old Georgia who keeps a diary about the trials and tribulations of being a teenager and all the difficulties that come with growing up.

Louisa Clein gripped the nation as she portrayed predatory teacher Maya Stepney on Emmerdale. Maya had been grooming student — and the son of her ex-boyfriend — Jacob Gallagher for months, finally being arrested in dramatic scenes However, Louisa left the soap in May 2019 after just 14 months in the role.The 44 year old made her acting debut in Judge John Deed in 2001, and went on to appear in BBC shows including Doctors, Casualty, New Tricks and Midsomer Murders.