Fans of Channel 5 period drama are used to seeing Rachel Shenton in demure outfits, so her attendance at the LA Premiere of came as a surprise when she rocked a gorgeous modern dress.

    Rachel, 36, cast aside her character Helen's country attire for all-out glamour, rocking a figure-hugging floral-print dress paired with skyscraper open-toe platform heels. The mini dress accentuated Rachel's figure, while the delicate puff sleeves added an air of whimsy to her attire.

    The actress' long hair was styled into a bouncy blow dry to complete the look, while she added a slick of rose lipstick for the occasion.

    Rachel's latest project,, is a horror film, making it a stark departure from her role, but ever the pro, the former star is effortlessly handling all of her characters.

    She delighted fans of the Channel 5 drama last month when she shared the exciting news that the show has been renewed for two more seasons, and has spoken openly about how much she loves the show, telling : "We absolutely love making it. We're having a good time."

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    Rachel's life away from work

    Rachel is married to actor and filmmaker Chris Overton.

    Chris has appeared in various TV shows over the course of his career, including , , and .

    The duo teamed up to work together on short film, , which follows a six-year-old deaf girl who lives a silent life before meeting a kind social worker. While Rachel wrote and starred in the short, Chris stepped behind the camera as director – and they won an Oscar for their efforts.

    DISCOVER: Inside All Creatures Great and Small star Rachel Shenton's private life away from the show 

    The acclaimed film wasn't the thespian couple's first time working together, though. They met on the set of back in 2010, when the star played Mitzeee Minniver in the Channel 4 soap and her future husband played Liam McAllister.

    They went on to get married eight years later following their Oscar win and live together in London, though much of Rachel's time in spent in Yorkshire, filming

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