A Liverpool landmark provided the backdrop as Jennifer Metcalfe reunited with her screen family to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
The actress has become a household name since making her screen debut as straight talking Mercedes McQueen on the long-running show in 2006.
A mainstay in the fictional Cheshire village, Metcalfe traded her feisty character’s leopard print leather for something a little classier while reuniting with co-stars Gemma Merna, Jorgie Porter and Chelsee Healey at the milestone celebration.
Walking the red carpet at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall, the actress, 42, inevitably commanded attention in a white silk blouse that fully exposed her taut torso.
An elegant sheer lace dress drew further attention to her legs, while tasteful white stiletto heels rounded off the ensemble.
Opting for limited accessories, Metcalfe carried a simple cream leather handbag whie posing for photos shortly after arriving at the Merseyside venue.
Jennifer Metcalfe led the red carpet glamour as the Hollyoaks 30th anniversary celebration kicked off at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall on Monday evening
She was joined by actresses Gemma Merna (left) and Chelsee Healey (right), her screen sisters on the long running Channel 4 show
Jorgie Porter, another soap sister, was also in attendance at the milestone anniversary party
Joining the actress, Gemma Merna looked equally glamorous in a sweeping green evening gown with a plunging neckline.
The sleeveless outfit ensured she claimed her own share of the spotlight while rubbing shoulders with her former co-stars.
Best known for her role as ditzy McQueen sister Carmel, the actress, 41, was killed off in 2014 after an eight-year spell on the show.
Hollyoaks fans will remember the popular character losing her life while attempting to save young cousin Theresa McQueen from evil Sonny Valentine.
And the actress responsible for playing Theresa was also present as the celebrations got underway on Monday evening.
Opting for a glittering sequinned gown with a daring thigh high split, Jorgie Porter looked stunning as greeted onlookers while walking the red carpet.
The actress, 37, teamed the dress with a a cropped blazer, while perspex heels and a simple black clutch rounded off her latest look.
Metcalfe has become a household name since making her screen debut as straight talking Mercedes McQueen on the long-running show in 2006
(L-R) Jorgie Porter, Jennifer Metcalfe and Chelsee Healey attend the Hollyoaks 30th anniversary party in Liverpool on Monday evening
Best known for her role as ditzy McQueen sister Carmel, Gemma Merna was written out of the show in 2014 after an eight-year spell on the show
The actress looked glamorous in a sweeping green evening gown with a plunging neckline
Jorgie Porter (left) is best known for playing feisty McQueen sister Theresa (right) in Hollyoaks
Opting for a glittering sequinned gown with a daring thigh high split, Jorgie looked stunning as she joined her co-stars on the red carpet
Chelsee Healey – best known for her role as Goldie McQueen on the show – was worlds away from her gaudy screen character as she made her way inside
Healey turned heads in a smart white shirt and tie, teamed with a thigh-skimming chocolate brown miniskirt and heels
Fictional family member Chelsee Healey also turned heads in a smart white shirt and tie, teamed with a thigh-skimming chocolate brown miniskirt and heels.
With a matching coat tastefully draped across her shoulders, the British star, 37 – best known for her role as Goldie McQueen on the show – was worlds away from her gaudy screen character as she made her way inside.
Elsewhere, Gemma Bissex ensured she wasn’t overshadowed after arriving in a vampish red satin evening dress.
The actress, better known for her roles as Clare Bates in EastEnders and Clare Devine in Hollyoaks, blew onlookers a kiss as she posed for photos ahead of Monday’s celebrations.
Gemma Bissex blew onlookers a kiss as she posed for photos ahead of Monday’s celebrations
Kirsty Leigh Porter (L) and Ruby O’Donnell (right) were also in attendance at the exclusive event
Bissex ensured she wasn’t overshadowed after arriving in a vampish red satin evening dress (pictured alongside Tamara Wall)
Nadine Mulkerrin (L) and and Tamara Wall (R) pose for photos on the red carpet
O’Donnell plants a kiss on the cheek of Nathaniel Dass while making her way inside the venue
Show veteran Terri Dwyer (L) rubbed shoulders with comparative newcomer Isabelle Smith (R) at the event on Monday evening
Rita Simons and Duncan James were also present as the event kicked off in Liverpool
Suzanne Collins (L) and Alex Fletcher (R) were among guests at the celebratory bash
Anya Lawrence and Suzanne Collins were side by side as they took advantage of a photo opportunity in Liverpool on Monday evening
The teen soap has somehow survived three decades of brazen infidelities, far right radicalisation, predatory serial killers, baby swaps and gay conversion therapy since launching on Channel 4 in 1995.
And through it all, the show’s longest serving cast-member looked like he hadn’t aged a day while toasting the remarkable milestone at St. George’s Hall.
As hapless Tony Hutchinson, actor Nick Pickard has been a Hollyoaks mainstay since making his first appearance in the fictional Cheshire village during its inaugural episode on 23 October 1995.
Joining Hollyoaks creator Phil Redmond on the red carpet, a fresh faced Pickard was on hand to celebrate the show’s various achievements.
Nick Pickard was joined by girlfriend Sarah Corrin at Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall for the event
The clocks appeared to stop on Monday evening as Pickard, the show’s longest serving star, attended the Hollyoaks 30th anniversary celebration looking like he’d barely aged a day
Joining Hollyoaks creator Phil Redmond (pictured) at the Liverpool venue, a fresh faced Pickard was on hand to celebrate the show’s various achievements
The actor’s younger brother John (right), who also played his screen brother Dominic on the show (left), made an appearance at Monday’s milestone celebration
Pickard was in high spirits as he joined Channel 4 bosses for a red carpet photo on Monday
Nicole Barber Lane (L) and Twinnie (R) ensured they claimed their own share of the spotlight after arriving at the event
Members of the cast and crew were given an opportunity to watch the show’s 30th anniversary episode on Monday evening
Kieron Richardson, Jennifer Metcalfe and Louis Emerick later took to the stage for a Q&A
