Sophie Austin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 5 January 1984
London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Graeme Rooney (
m. 2015–2016) |
| Partner(s) | Shayne Ward (2016–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
Sophie Austin (born 5 January 1984) is an English actress who started her career out in theatre once she left drama school but later moved to screen. She is best known for portraying Lindsey Butterfield in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, a role she held from June 2013 until her departure in May 2016. She is also known for portraying the wife of footballer Geoff Hurst, Judith, in ITV drama Tina and Bobby. Her work has included roles in Casualty, Moving On and Call the Midwife.
Personal life
In 2015, she married fellow actor Graeme Rooney, [1] but the couple split the following year. In 2016, she began dating singer and Coronation Street actor, Shayne Ward. On 2 August 2016, the couple announced they are expecting their first child. [2] On 2 December 2016, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willow May. [3] In December 2017, Ward announced his engagement to Austin. [4] On 3 January 2022, the couple announced they are expecting their second child. On 11 June 2022, the pair welcomed their second child, a boy Reign Thomas
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Paria | Girl in the Train Station |
| 2009 | The Demon Within | Debbie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Partygirl | Lucy | TV movie |
| 2011 | EastEnders | Jools | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Misfits | Sarah | Guest role |
| Hollyoaks | Sapphire | 1 episode | |
| 2013–2016 | Hollyoaks | Lindsey Butterfield | Series regular |
| 2016 | Casualty | Tanya Duffin [5] | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Tina and Bobby | Judith Hurst | Main role |
| 2017 | Moving On | Ms. Samfield | |
| 2018 | Call the Midwife | Marjory Chivvers | |
| 2018 | Doctors | Katie Barrett | |
| 2019 | Casualty | Susie [6] | 1 episode |
References
- ^ "Hollyoaks star Sophie Austin marries Graeme Rooney: 'Most amazing day of my life'". 27 July 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Shayne Ward to be a first-time dad". Xpose.ie. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Davies, Megan (3 December 2016). "Shayne Ward and Sophie Austin welcome a baby girl l". Digital Spy. United Kingdom: Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (26 December 2017). "Shayne Ward announces his engagement to actress Sophie Austin". Manchester Evening News. United Kingdom: Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 27 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
- ^ "Thirty Years". BBC Online. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ Warner, Sam (6 April 2019). "Here's where Casualty viewers recognise new character Susie from". Digital Spy.
