Nikki Sanderson shares stunning snaps with her 'twin-like' mother leaving fans floored

Ex-Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson has taken to Instagram to share a series of photos with her doppelgänger mum.

The 41 year old actress, who recently departed from her role as Maxine Minniver in the Channel 4 soap, has been savouring moments with family and friends.

Nikki has been documenting her "week of catch ups" on social media, from celebrating a friend's 40th birthday in Wales to joining a hen do at Mamma Mia The Party.

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On Wednesday (August 6), Nikki posted a collection of pictures with her mother Jude, celebrating "day three of her week of catch ups".

Her post read: "Wednesday Day 3... Quality time with my best friend.", reports the Manchester Evening News.

"My beautiful mummy @judesanderson and I went on a lovely trip away. A few days of mummy daughter Tim that we both loved.

"I'm blessed that my mum isn't just my mum but my best friend too.

"I'm grateful for every day I get to spend with my mum, especially with everything she's been through, so trips like this are invaluable. Love you Mama."

The former Coronation Street star received a flood of heartwarming comments from fans.

Jude, Nikki's mum, responded: "I was truly blessed to have the most loving, caring and beautiful daughter.

"My best friend forever. Spending time with you is a joy and being able to laugh and have fun together is so special.

"I owe you so much poppet. You and your bro mean with world to me. You two are the reason I breathe and. Get to spend these wonderful times with you.

"Can't wait to do it again. I love you to infinity and beyond."

One fan remarked on the incredible similarity between Nikki and Jude, commenting: "You're so beautiful like your mum."

Another gushed: "You look gorgeous. You look like twins."

A third person observed: "Is that your mum? My goodness you can see where you got your beauty from."

Back in June, Nikki featured on BBC's Morning Live to recount the harrowing moment Jude collapsed at home following two cardiac arrests.

Looking back on that awful day, she revealed: "I remember screaming to the operator, just begging 'please help us'. We knew she'd gone but we desperately wanted her to come back."

The swift response of paramedics, combined with the vital CPR administered by Nikki's brother, ultimately saved Jude's life.