Coronation Street Star Jane Hazlegrove Opens Up About Love, Marriage, and LGBT+ Rights

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Coronation Street star Jane Hazlegrove has shared the story of her journey to marriage with her wife, Isobel Middleton, a fellow actor. The couple met in 1995 while working on the play "Boom Bang-a-Bang" at London's Bush Theatre, directed by Kathy Burke. Despite the societal challenges they faced due to same-sex marriage being prohibited in Britain at the time, the couple solidified their relationship with a civil partnership in 2010.

Jane and Isobel's wedding, which took place five years later at a Bristol register office, was a significant milestone for the couple. Initially, Jane had reservations about getting married, but ultimately, it was a beautiful experience. The couple's 10th wedding anniversary is approaching, and Jane is proud of their love and the progress they've made.

Jane is also an advocate for LGBT+ rights globally and works with the campaign group All Out. She emphasizes the importance of visibility and equality, highlighting the struggles faced by many men and women in loving relationships. Despite the challenges, Jane and Isobel's love story is a testament to the power of commitment and perseverance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jane Hazlegrove's journey to marriage with her wife, Isobel Middleton, began in 1995 when they met working on the play "Boom Bang-a-Bang" at London's Bush Theatre.
  • The couple solidified their relationship with a civil partnership in 2010, five years before same-sex marriage was legalized in Britain.
  • Jane initially had reservations about getting married, but ultimately, it was a beautiful experience.
  • The couple's 10th wedding anniversary is approaching, and Jane is proud of their love and the progress they've made.
  • Jane is an advocate for LGBT+ rights globally and works with the campaign group All Out, emphasizing the importance of visibility and equality.
  • Isobel Middleton is a fellow actress who has appeared in Emmerdale as DI Roberts and made a guest appearance on Coronation Street as Persephone Braxton.
  • Jane and Isobel's love story is a testament to the power of commitment and perseverance in the face of societal challenges.

Statistics:

  • 1995: Jane Hazlegrove and Isobel Middleton met working on the play "Boom Bang-a-Bang" at London's Bush Theatre.
  • 2010: Jane and Isobel solidified their relationship with a civil partnership.
  • 2014 (5 years after the civil partnership): Jane and Isobel got married at a Bristol register office.
  • 2023 (as stated by the actor): Jane and Isobel are approaching their 10th wedding anniversary.
  • 2023 (as stated by Jane Hazlegrove): Gay Pride was banned in Hungary this year.

Sources:

  • Mirror (exact quote)
  • All Out (exact reference to the campaign group)
  • Coronation Street (exact reference to the TV show and its characters)