This article explores the career of Julie Hesmondhalgh, best known for her groundbreaking portrayal of Hayley Cropper, Coronation Street's first transgender character. It details her journey from her early roles to her iconic Corrie years, Hayley's memorable storyline and tragic death, and Hesmondhalgh's successful post-Corrie career in both television and theatre.
Julie Hesmondhalgh is best known for her role as Hayley Cropper on ITV hit soap Coronation Street. Her acting career began in 1994 when she featured in The Dwelling Place, and shortly followed up with roles in The Bill.
For her performance as Hayley, Julie won The British Soap Award and National Television Award both in 2014. She was given six months to a year to live but Hayley told Roy she wanted to end her own life before the cancer killed her. In the same year she featured in Inside No.9, Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster and in short film Closets. In 2016, Julie starred in the BAFTA award winning series Happy Valley, playing the role of Amanda Wadsworth. Julie said she initially got involved as director Sally Wainwright asked her to be in it.
JULIE HESMONDHALGH CORONATION STREET HAYLEY CROPPER ACTRESS TRANSGENDER REPRESENTATION
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