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flag Linda Henry and Tameka Empson, stars of *Beautiful Thing*, celebrated the film’s 30th anniversary, highlighting their early LGBTQ+ roles before *EastEnders*.

flag Linda Henry and Tameka Empson, known for their roles on EastEnders, starred together in the 1996 LGBTQ+ film Beautiful Thing, which celebrated its 30th anniversary. flag Henry played Sandra Gangel, the mother of a teenage protagonist, while Empson portrayed Leah Russell, a friend to the central characters. flag The film, based on Jonathan Harvey’s play and directed by Hettie Macdonald, is celebrated as a landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema and features music by The Mamas & the Papas. flag Its recent anniversary sparked renewed interest, with fans noting the actresses’ unrecognizable early performances and reflecting on their long-standing connection before their EastEnders fame.

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