Her on screen character Mercedes is no stranger to run-ins with police.
But Jennifer Metcalfe found herself pulled over by the boys in blue for real yesterday.
The 27-year-old Hollyoaks actress was driving her white Audi around Liverpool when she was told to stop at the side of the road.
Brush with the law: Jennifer Metcalfe is pulled over by police in Liverpool
After a brief conversation with police, the soap star was sent on her way, but not before she had caught the attention of passers by on the busy street.
As the brunette got back into her car to drive away, plenty of people had taken time out from their Christmas shopping to have a nosy, but the star looked almost unrecognisable in her scruffy outfit and no makeup.
Dressed down in a brown baggy jacket, jeans and Ugg boots, with her hair scraped back into a bun, Jennifer was probably not relishing the attention.
On your way: The Hollyoaks actress is sent off on her way
Caught out: Jennifer is snapped heading for home looking less than glamorous without makeup with her hair scraped back in a baggy jacket and jeans
She is usually snapped looking red carpet ready and viewers will be more familiar seeing Jennifer as her on screen persona, slap-loving Mercedes McQueen Fisher.
Playing Chester's resident tart, Jennifer's work uniform consists of a full face of makeup, super-tight clothing and tacky jewellery.
The soap stunner is also no stranger to flaunting her figure, despite having trouble with her weight.
In July this year she made headlines after spending £2,000 on liposuction in a bid to beat the flab.
Removing excess fat from her thighs and bottom the Channel 4 soap star dropped to a tiny size six.
Jennifer is rumoured to be taking part in the Dancing on Ice 2011 tour, but the celebrity line-up has yet to be confirmed.
The soap siren was set to star in last year's ice skating show but pulled out.
Looking the part: Jennifer as Hollyoaks' vixen Mercedes McQueen
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