Natalie J Robb plays Moira Barton in Emmerdale, and has done since 2009.
She made her debut on the show in 17 July and now the character is a staple of the programme’s dramatic storylines.
Some fans have noticed Natalie J Robb’s weight loss in recent times.
The actress has spoken out about what caused her to shed some weight.
Weight loss diet plan: Emmerdale's Natalie J Robb has surprising weight loss secret linked to the show
Natalie put her slimmer frame down to tackling hard hitting storylines on the soap.
Natalie told the Daily Star: “We were working so much we were flat out, in sometimes 10 to 12 scenes a day.
"You forget to eat. I have been just watching what I eat and stuff like that.
“I’ve not been training and not had time to train."
The 44-year-old was eager to emphasises how she has come to terms with her curvaceous figure over the
