Sacha Parkinson, who loyal fans will recall as the fiery and popular Sian Power on Coronation Street, has hit the headlines again—but this time, it has nothing to do with a soap plot. Off the Coronation Street cobbles and away from Weatherfield drama, the star has secretly embraced a new and happy chapter in her life.
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Fans, who‘ve been with Sacha since her first appearance on the ITV soap, will remember how she and on-screen partner Sophie Webster broke Corrie history as the first lesbian couple on the show—a plotline praised for its sensitivity and realism. However, whereas her on-screen story ended in 2011, her off–screen life goes from strength to strength.
Sacha has confirmed that she gave birth to her first child a week ago. At 32, the actress celebrated this milestone with fans through a moving series of snaps that gave a glimpse into her life as a new mum. To accompany the snaps, she unveiled her daughter’s name with a humble yet heartfelt statement: “1 whole week of Sadie.”
The news sparked a rush of love and good wishes from fans and fellow soap actors alike. Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon, who plays Bethany Platt, said Sadie looked stunning and wished the family all the best. Ellie Leach, famous for playing Faye Windass and a Strictly Come Dancing winner, described the baby as “sooooo beautiful” and congratulated the couple.
This joyful moment comes just weeks after Sacha’s initial announcement in December, when she and her fiancé Jon announced they were having their first child. She teased that 2025 would be a “wild” year to come. She accompanied the news with a series of radiant snaps, happily displaying her baby bump. Viewers might also recall that Sacha became engaged to Jon in 2023 after he proposed on a romantic holiday.
From Weatherfield to Wide-Ranging Roles
While most remember her from Coronation Street, Sacha has come a long way in her acting career since she quit the soap more than a decade ago. She left Corrie in 2011 to explore other avenues and has gone on to appear in popular TV shows such as Waterloo Road, Mr Selfridge, and Cold Feet.
She last appeared in the 2023 ITVX thriller Platform 7, proving her mettle as an actress in genres other than the soap opera. Though her time on the cobble may be over, this latest news indicates Sacha‘s off–screen life is just as interesting as any soap opera plot. We will keep you posted about her life going ahead. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily.
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