Former Hollyoaks star Rachel Shenton has become an Oscar winner and fans couldn't be happier for her.

Along with Chris Overton, Shenton won Best Live Action Short for The Silent Child about a deaf 4-year-old, which was inspired by her own experiences as her father became deaf when she was a child.

In a touching moment, Shenton signed her winner's speech for the movie's 6-year-old lead star Maisie Sly.