EASTENDERS fans were gobsmacked to spot a legendary star working behind the counter of an East London café.
Jessie Wallace has played fan favourite Kat Slater on and off since 2000.
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The actress, 53, paid a visit to the iconic E Pellicci cafe in Bethnal Green – and recreated one of her most iconic lines.
Back in 2001, the BBC soap revealed Kat was her “sister” Zoe’s (Michelle Ryan) biological mother.
The women were in a heated argument over Zoe wanting to leave Walford for Spain.
A furious Zoe reminded her supposed older sister that she wasn’t in control over her life.
Storming off, the younger woman yelled: “You ain’t my mother!”
To which Kat immediately and emotionally replied: “Yes, I am!”
Taking to Instagram, E Pellici shared a short video of Jessie’s visit to the cafe.
She recreated the “classic soap scene “You ain’t my mother!” scene with customers – as well as a member of staff.
Another moment showed Jessie helping out behind the cafe’s counter.
The establishment captioned: “When our GORGEOUS and super lovely friend @jessie.wallace_official performs one of the most iconic lines ever @bbceastenders in a packed cafe.”
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A fan commented: “Iconic moment to be part off.”
Another penned: “What a good sport she is.”
While a third wrote: “I love this so much, would of loved to of been there to see this.”
A fourth said: “What an absolute legend!”
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A fifth remarked: “She’s such a legend ay she.”
E Pellicci is a family-run Italian café and has been in business for over a century.
Over the years, the establishment is no stranger to welcoming famous faces.
Well-known past customers include Colin Farrell, Frank Lampard, David Schwimmer, Patsy Palmer, Ross Kemp and the late Michael Gambon.
