Star of legendary BBC period drama looks unrecognisable 31 years on from series’ final episode after Hollywood makeover

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A star of legendary BBC period drama The House Of Eliott looks unrecognisable 31 years from the series’ final episode after a Hollywood makeover.

Actress Louise Lombard, 54, played Evangeline Eliott between 1991 and 1994 in the popular series.

The House Of Eliott followed the lives of two sisters, Beatrice (Stella Gonet) and Evangeline Eliott, trying to set up a dress-making business while in London in the 20s. 

The Beeb aired 34 episodes over three series while it was on our screens. 

During the show, Louise had a very short, dark, brunette hair and usually rocked a red lip. 

But now, over 30 years on since the programme has been on our screens, Louise now has curled blonde locks and a golden tan. 

Louise Lombard (pictured) looks unrecognisable 31 years from the series' final episode of The House Of Eliott after a Hollywood makeover

Louise Lombard (pictured) looks unrecognisable 31 years from the series’ final episode of The House Of Eliott after a Hollywood makeover

The star, 54, played Evangeline Eliott between 1991 and 1994 in the popular series (pictured with co-star Stella Gonet)

The star, 54, played Evangeline Eliott between 1991 and 1994 in the popular series (pictured with co-star Stella Gonet)

House Of Eliott isn’t the only show that Louise has starred in. 

After that, she landed roles in the likes of Bodyguards, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NCIS, The Mentalist, Kiss of Death and The Fix.

Her last role on telly was back in 2019 when she played Alice Merriman in Susan Hill’s Ghost Story.

Louise has also starred in a number of movies. 

Some include Tale of the Mummy, My Kingdom, Countdown and the After franchise. 

Most recently, she took on the role of Ruth Sherman Tolman in Oppenheimer. 

The star is currently thriving in her personal life. 

Louise recently tied the knot with her husband Tom Poleman. 

The House of Eliott followed the lives of two sisters, Beatrice (Stella Gonet) and Evangeline Eliott, trying to set up a dress making business while in London in the 20s

The House of Eliott followed the lives of two sisters, Beatrice (Stella Gonet) and Evangeline Eliott, trying to set up a dress making business while in London in the 20s

Most recently, she took on the role of Ruth Sherman Tolman in Oppenheimer (pictured at the premiere back in 2023)

Most recently, she took on the role of Ruth Sherman Tolman in Oppenheimer (pictured at the premiere back in 2023) 

Taking to Instagram to share the news with fans, she posted a stunning snap from their big day and wrote: ‘NYC 05-07-25.’

More recently, the couple travelled to Paris to enjoy a romantic holiday together.

The loved-up pair posed in front of the Eiffel Tower and also hung up their own padlock on the Love Lock Bridge.

She captioned the post on Instagram: ‘City of Love.’ 

Tom first appeared on Louise’s Instagram back in 2024. 

Louise was previously married to Jon Stephen. 

She also previously dated Alessandro Sol. 

The actress is also a proud mum to two children. 

It comes after an iconic EastEnders star looks unrecognisable four decades on from her soap debut.

Mary ‘the Punk’ Smith, played by Linda Davidson, featured in the serial drama’s original cast when it first aired back in 1985.

She was a single mother to her daughter Annie and viewers saw the complicated character struggle to raise her child and earn money all while sporting her distinctive style.

From becoming a prostitute to various failed romances, Mary had several controversial storylines before she left the show in 1988.

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