12 SOAP STARS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ARE RELATED IN REAL LIFE! TV Teaser

The soap world is full of surprising family connections, and some of your favourite stars are related away from the cameras! From real-life siblings who have played brother and sister on screen to famous relatives in Hollywood and pop music, there are some fascinating connections between the stars of EastEnders, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.

Here are 12 soap connections you might not know about!

1. Jamie Lomas and Charley Webb – Hollyoaks and Emmerdale

Jamie Lomas, best known to Hollyoaks fans as the notorious Warren Fox, is the real-life brother of Charley Webb, who played Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale for many years.

Although their characters belong to completely different soap worlds, the actors share the same family away from the cameras. It’s a connection that fans of both shows might not have realised!

2. Isabella, William and Amelia Flanagan – Coronation Street and Emmerdale

This talented family has managed to make its mark on two of Britain’s biggest soaps.

Isabella Flanagan plays Hope Stape in Coronation Street, while her twin brother William Flanagan played Joseph Brown. Their older sister Amelia Flanagan plays April Windsor in Emmerdale.

That means three siblings have all appeared in major soap roles. With Isabella and William playing characters in Weatherfield and Amelia appearing in the Dales, the Flanagans are a real soap family!

3. Brooke Vincent and Ellie Leach – Coronation Street

Fans of Coronation Street will remember Brooke Vincent as Sophie Webster and Ellie Leach as Faye Windass.

The two actresses are cousins in real life, making their connection even more interesting for Corrie fans. Both grew up in the world of Weatherfield, although their characters had their own separate storylines and relationships.

4. Lacey Turner and her actress sisters – EastEnders and beyond

Lacey Turner has become one of EastEnders’ most recognisable stars through her portrayal of Stacey Slater.

But acting talent runs in the family! Lacey’s sister Daisy Turner has also appeared in Hollyoaks, while her younger sister Lily Harvey played Shenice Quinn in EastEnders.

It’s a remarkable connection, with sisters all having experience of the soap industry.

5. Nick Pickard and John Pickard – Hollyoaks

Tony Hutchinson has been a fixture of Hollyoaks for decades, with Nick Pickard becoming one of the show’s best-known stars.

But did you know Nick’s real-life brother John Pickard also appeared in Hollyoaks?

John played Dominic Reilly, who was Tony’s brother on screen. Their real-life family connection made the fictional relationship particularly fitting!

6. Amy Walsh and Kimberley Walsh – Emmerdale and Girls Aloud

Amy Walsh, who played Tracy Robinson in Emmerdale, has a famous sister outside the soap world.

She is the younger sister of Kimberley Walsh, the Girls Aloud singer who became a household name through the hugely successful pop group.

It means Amy’s family has connections to both British soap television and one of the country’s best-known girl groups.

7. Laila Morse and Gary Oldman – EastEnders and Hollywood

This has to be one of the most surprising connections on the list!

Laila Morse, famous for playing Big Mo Harris in EastEnders, is the sister of Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Gary Oldman.

Gary is known for an extraordinary range of film roles, including Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films and Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.

Meanwhile, Laila became a familiar face to EastEnders viewers through her portrayal of the outspoken Big Mo.

Who would have guessed that Big Mo and one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors were brother and sister?

It’s now been revealed that LaIla has been battling her own cancer secret.

8. Joe Swash and Shana Swash – EastEnders

Joe Swash became a popular EastEnders star playing Mickey Miller, but his on-screen family had a real-life connection too.

His sister Shana Swash played Demi Miller, making the pair brother and sister both on and off screen.

Their characters were part of the Miller family in Albert Square, and their real-life relationship added another fascinating layer to their time on the show.

9. Ryan Thomas and Adam Thomas – Coronation Street and Emmerdale

The Thomas brothers have made their mark on British television.

Ryan Thomas played Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street, while his younger brother Adam Thomas played Adam Barton in Emmerdale.

Their brother Scott Thomas is also well known to reality television fans following his appearance on Love Island.

With one family member associated with Weatherfield, another with the Dales and a third with reality TV, the Thomas family has plenty of television connections!

10. Jill Halfpenny and Chelsea Halfpenny – EastEnders and Emmerdale

Jill Halfpenny, who played Kate Mitchell in EastEnders, is the aunt of actress Chelsea Halfpenny.

Chelsea played Amy Wyatt in Emmerdale, where her character became involved in some major storylines.

It’s another example of acting talent running through a family, with two generations connected to popular British soaps.

11. Sally Dynevor and Phoebe Dynevor – Coronation Street and Bridgerton

Sally Dynevor has played Sally Metcalfe in Coronation Street for decades, becoming one of the show’s most familiar faces.

Her daughter Phoebe Dynevor, meanwhile, became an international star playing Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton.

Sally’s daughter Hattie Dynevor has also pursued acting, meaning there is plenty of talent in the Dynevor family.

It’s a particularly interesting connection because Sally is associated with one of Britain’s longest-running soaps, while Phoebe has become known to audiences around the world.

12. Will Ash and Peter Ash – Emmerdale and Coronation Street

Will Ash, who plays Caleb Miligan in Emmerdale, is related to Peter Ash, who played Paul Foreman in Coronation Street.

The pair are cousins, linking two actors who have appeared in major ITV soaps.

Although their characters have occupied different fictional worlds, their real-life family connection brings the two soap universes a little closer together!

WHICH CONNECTION SURPRISED YOU THE MOST?

From Big Mo being related to Hollywood star Gary Oldman to the Flanagan siblings appearing in different soaps, there are so many fascinating family connections in the world of British television.

Some soap stars have shared the screen with their own siblings, while others have relatives who have become famous in completely different areas of entertainment.

Did you already know about these family connections? And are there any other soap stars who are related in real life that we’ve missed?

Let us know in the comments!

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