Emmerdale's Mimi Slinger looks 'unrecognisable' as she ditches Leanna Cavanagh look

Mimi Slinger played Leanna Cavanagh in Emmerdale for more than three years
-Credit: (Image: ITV)


Former Emmerdale actress Mimi Slinger has undergone a stunning transformation since leaving the ITV soap, looking almost unrecognisable in her latest Instagram post. The 21 year old, who played Leanna Cavanagh on the show, was killed off in a shocking storyline by villain Meena Jutla (played by Paige Sandhu) in 2021.

Off-screen, Mimi's life is far less dramatic than that of her character. She regularly updates her 71,300 Instagram followers on her life and burgeoning showbiz career.

In her most recent Instagram Story, Mimi shared a glamorous photo where she looked completely different from her former soap character.

She wore a textured cut-out long-sleeved top with a black leather mini-skirt, posing with one arm leaning against a wall.

Mimi Slinger played Leanna
Mimi bowed out of the ITV soap as Leanna Cavanagh in 2021 -Credit:ITV

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

When her final scenes aired, Mimi revealed plans to pursue a career in modelling and explore her musical talents. In her recent photo, she sported a simple yet stylish 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.

Since leaving Emmerdale, Mimi has been juggling various projects including the short film 'Path to Ecstasy' and the miniseries 'Masters of the Air'. She's also carved out a niche in modelling and Instagram influencing.

Former Emmerdale star Mimi Slinger
Former Emmerdale star Mimi Slinger wows in her latest social media post -Credit:Mimi Slinger/Instagram

In pursuit of new horizons post-Emmerdale, the actress joined the prestigious ranks of Storm Management last year, where she shares space with icons like Cindy Crawford.

But while she's "super keen" on strutting down the modelling path, Mimi told Inside Soap in 2022 that her heart still lies with acting on TV.

Venturing into her personal life, since 2021 Mimi has been with pop star and TV presenter HRVY.