Jane Hazlegrove, known for her role as Bernie Winter on Coronation Street, has shared a deeply personal revelation about the incredible support she received from her wife, Isobel Middleton. The actress faced a particularly tough challenge with an episode centred around Paul’s death. But her wife provided much-needed comfort. Read on to discover how Isobel turned a daunting moment into a memorable experience!
Jane Hazlegrove Reveals How Her Wife ‘Saved Her From a Breakdown’
Since Paul’s MND diagnosis, things have been tough for Bernie Winter Brown, played by Jane Hazlegrove. This week, Paul passed away with his final moments shared with Bernie, Gemma, and stepdaughter Summer. Off-screen, the actress revealed how her wife’s support had been a lifesaver while filming the emotional scenes.
The pair have been happily married since 2015. Jane’s wife, Isobel Middleton, is also an actress famous for Emmerdale and EastEnders. In a conversation with the Liverpool Echo, the Corrie star admitted how tough it is to film emotionally charged scenes, saying she feels like ‘an absolute wreck.’
She then recounted a heartfelt moment of support from her wife. Jane mentioned, “I couldn’t actually open this script at home because I didn’t want to have that hanging around my dining room if you know what I mean. Hence, her wife took her to a charming shepherd’s hut in Northumbria.
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They enjoyed the sunshine with a bottle of wine while reading the script together. The Bernie actress shared that she had initially thought the script for Paul’s death episode would be too difficult to keep at home. This shows how love conquers even the toughest times. For more Coronation Street updates, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! Did you also find Isobel’s gesture touching?
