Corrie actor Paula Lane had given fans a rare and refreshingly honest glimpse into her life when she shared what she called “a little update” on Instagram. The former Coronation Street favourite kept shared a series of natural snaps, but her words and timing had sparked fresh interest as viewers recalled her journey across two major soaps.
Paula Lane Kept It Real With A ‘Little’ Instagram Update
Paula had taken to Instagram and posted a series of unfiltered photos that reflected her mood at the time. Alongside the images, she had written: “A little update 📷 Honest, natural and no faffing Pretty much sums me up right now!”
Fans quickly connected with the tone of her post, as she avoided the glamour and instead aimed authenticity. It had simply been about being real, something that had always made her relatable both on and off screen.
Many viewers still associated Paula with her unforgettable role as Kylie Platt, whom she had played after joining Coronation Street in 2010. Kylie had quickly become central to the drama, especially after marrying David Platt in 2011. However, Paula had chosen to leave the show in 2016, and the character met a tragic end when Clayton Hibbs murdered her. It became one of the soap’s most emotional storylines.
The Journey From Corrie’s Kylie To Emmerdale’s Ella
Kylie’s death had left David devastated, and the effects had continued long after. In a twist that shocked viewers, David had later found love again with Shona Ramsey, who was Clayton’s mother. That complicated storyline had kept Kylie’s legacy alive even after Paula exited the show.
Years later, Paula had returned to television in another major ITV soap, Emmerdale. She had made her debut earlier as Ella Forster as she stepped into a completely different personality.
Naturally, viewers had drawn comparisons between Kylie and Ella. Paula had addressed this directly and suggested that the two characters could actually get along. She explained that both women would likely be forgiving of each other’s pasts, though she admitted Ella would not have tolerated Kylie’s tendency toward self-pity or her “woe is me” attitude.
Paula believed that if Kylie and Ella had ever met, they would have managed to have a decent conversation despite their differences. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Corrie spoilers.