A rose by any other name... Hannah Waterman celebrates her slimline figure by going nude for the British Heart Foundation

Just a year ago she would have shied away from such a pose, but Hannah Waterman's weight loss has helped the actress to attain a newfound confidence in her appearance.
So much so that the 34-year-old former EastEnders star has stripped off to pose nude, covered by a strategically placed giant rose.
The TV star took part in the photoshoot to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, whose National Wear Red Day takes place later this month.

Rosy outlook: Hannah Waterman covers her modesty with a giant rose in a promotional photo for the British Heart Foundation's National Wear Red Day

Taking place on February 26, the event aims to raise millions for the British Heart Foundation by getting supporters to wear a red item.

 

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Other celebrity supporters for the campaign include former Liberty X star Jessica Taylor and actress Gemma Atkinson, with them pictured by top photographer Nicky Johnston.
Waterman, who recently lost three stone and split from husband Ricky Groves, said: 'Heart disease is the UK's biggest killer so let's support the nation's heart charity this February and help them to continue their fantastic work.'

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She is currently starring in the touring production of Calendar Girls, a role which also involves the actress appearing without any clothes on.
Hannah is currently living with another former EastEnders star, Letitia Dean, since her split with her ex-husband.
The pair are both part of the Calendar Girls stage tour, currently showing at the Lowry theatre in Salford, Manchester.

Baring nearly all: Hannah (seated) and Letitia (2nd R) star in the touring production of Calendar Girls

Hannah and Letitia have plenty in common - not only their EastEnders friends and memories, but also their dramatic weight loss.
Hannah went on a strict exercise and dieting regime last year and shed three stone as she trained for her weight-loss DVD.
While her friend Letitia released a fitness DVD last January and lost around two stone from dancing in the High School Musical stage show.