When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV Anita Dobson, 69, sat front row at the 91st Academy Awards , held in Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The former EastEnders actress accompanied her husband Brian May, the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen, to the prestigious event. She sat beside the 71-year-old musician, whose group was celebrated in the Academy award-winning biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Her surprise appearance delighted fans of the BBC soap, who raved about her attendance on social media. On Twitter, one fan stated: “ANITA DOBSON IS THE OSCARS. Everyone else is cancelled. The awards are hers.” Another person added: “The highlight of the night for me so far is the outpouring of love online for Anita Dobson.” A third commentator shared: “Wait… Brian May is married to Anita Dobson? Angie Watts is at the Oscars? My mind had been blown.” Gushing about the TV star, another said: “Anita Dobson looking fantastic at the #Oscars,” as a fifth wrote: “ANITA DOBSON IS AT THE #OSCARS I’m living.” Someone else remarked: “Something weirdly satisfying about seeing Anita Dobson off Eastenders on the #Oscars.” Fans were equally as pleased to see former EastEnders star Ben Hardy, who played Peter Beale in EastEnders, attend the ceremony in Hollywood.<doc-sep>OSCARS viewers were stunned to see two characters from EastEnders grace the red carpet at the star studded bash. Eagle eyed watchers noticed Anita Dobson - who played Angie Watts - and Ben Hardy - known for playing Peter Beale - from the BBC One soap attended the 91st Academy Awards 6 Fans were impressed to find two EastEnders stars at the Oscars Credit: Rex Features The 69-year-old actress accompanied her husband and Queen band member Brian May to the annual ceremony. The couple sat front row at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre as the iconic rock band were honoured in the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, which starred soap star Ben, as well as Rami Malek, who picked up the Best Actor title. Fans were taken aback by the appearance of both stars. One tweeted: "I can die happy knowing Anita Dobson went to the Oscars #Oscars." 6 Ben Hardy left Walford for Hollywood Credit: Rex Features 6 Anita accompanied husband Brian May to the star studded event Credit: Reuters A second wrote: "I’ve got a real soft spot for Anita Dobson and so great to see Angie Watts make it to the #OSCARS." A third gushed: "Just amazing to see queen of the East End, Angie Watts, at the #Oscars #AnitaDobson." Anita's EastEnders character left Albert Square in 2002 after being killed off, but fans joked she was "a long way" from her home of Walford. A separate fan swooned: "@bbceastenders Angie Watts is alive and a long way from Walford." 6 Anita is best known for playing the role of Angie Watts in EastEnders Credit: BBC While some viewers were gushing over Anita's appearance, other noticed a second soap star. Another fan took to Twitter, and shared: "I would just like to point out that Angie Watts and Peter Beale were at the #oscars last night! East end represent! @bbceastenders." A separate added: "ANGIE WATTS AND PETER BEALE ARE AT THE OSCARS THAT IS THE FUNNIEST THING EVER. eastenders, represent!" 6 Bohemian Rhapsody star Ben accompanied his co stars at the annual bash Credit: Splash News 6 Ben is known for playing the role of Peter Beale in the BBC One soap Credit: Handout EastEnders actor Ben Hardy appears on the Oscars red carpet after Bohemian Rhapsody role MOST READ tv&showbiz KIM'S NEW KRUSH The men lining up to be Kim K's next partner as Kanye ‘dates Irina Shayk’ JOSS PERFECT Jac Jossa shows off her tiny waist after weight loss in pretty summer dresses 'WE'LL SEE' Louise Redknapp revealed Jamie wanted another baby when she was on Strictly GRANDE AFFAIR Ariana dazzles in white gown as she shares private pics from secret wedding a wright treat! 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Bohemian Rhapsody took home a whopping five gongs at the event, as well as Best Actor, they were recognised for Best Picture, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing, as well as Best Sound Editing. Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.<doc-sep>
Over 5,400 miles from Walford, there was a surprise representation from EastEnders legends from the past at the 91st Academy Awards in Los Angeles. After Ben Hardy lit up the red carpet as he joined his co-stars from multi-nominated Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, it was the appearance of Anita Dobson that delighted fans of the BBC soap on Oscars night. The 69-year-old soap legend is the wife of Queen guitarist Brian May, who had a huge role to play in the story of the movie that is tipped to win the Best Film. The glitzy event was made all the more glamorous by the appearance of Anita, who looked Queen of more than the pub that she was landlady of in EastEnders when she played Angie Watts between 1985 and 1988. (Image: ABC) With Bohemian Rhapsody picking up a number of statuettes at the ceremony, there was plenty of camera time for Anita and everyone was falling in love with her all over agan, as she beamed from the front rows of the Oscars audience. Twitter was soon alight with delight for seeing Anita on screen. One viewer noted: "Anita Dobson has been on tv more than most of the actors!" Another excited fan tweeted: "Is anyone else super psyched to see Anita Dobson finally at the # Oscars" A third soap fan remarked: "I get a genuine thrill every time the camera pans to Anita Dobson." (Image: Getty Images) Ben Hardy's route to the Oscars 2019 from East London comes via his turn as Roger Taylor, playing opposite Remi Malik as Freddy Mercury. Ben left EastEnders in 2015 after two years playing Peter Beale. In the storyline, Peter moved to New Zealand but in reality Ben moved to Los Angeles to chase his dreams in Hollywood. (Image: FilmMagic) He landed his breakout role in X-Men: Apocalypse before going on to act in Only The Brave and Mary Shelley. Ben will be hoping to put a smile on Anita's face by being part of the cast that helps land Bohemian Rhapsody that biggest award of the night. Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.