Jane Hazlegrove's Journey to Coronation Street: A Path of Love, Drama, and Self-Acceptance

Jane Hazlegrove, the talented actress known for her portrayal of Bernie Winter on Coronation Street, has shared her remarkable journey to the ITV soap. In a heartwarming interview with My Weekly magazine, Jane revealed that she initially joined the show in 2019 for a brief stint to pay for a new bathroom, but her time on the cobbles has since turned into six years of drama, love, and self-acceptance. From her time on Casualty to her marriage to actress Isobel Middleton, Jane's life has been a true reflection of her spirit and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

Jane Hazlegrove initially joined Coronation Street for 10 episodes to pay for a new bathroom in 2019.
She has since been on the show for six years, with a one-year contract extension signed in an interview with My Weekly magazine.
Jane is married to actress Isobel Middleton, whom she met in 1995 and formed a civil partnership with in 2010.
The couple got married in 2015, in a secret ceremony with six close friends attending.
Jane considers her marriage to Isobel her "greatest achievement" and a beautiful reflection of her love and acceptance of her partner.
Despite facing homophobia, Jane remains proud of her love for Isobel and her ability to live a life without persecution.

Statistics:

Jane Hazlegrove has been on Coronation Street for six years, from 2019 to the present.
She initially joined the show for 10 episodes to pay for a new bathroom.
Jane has been married to actress Isobel Middleton for seven years, since 2015.
The couple has been together for 27 years, since they met in 1995.
Jane has played roles in "Dinnerladies," "The Bill," and "Doctors" among other notable shows.

Sources:

My Weekly magazine, interview with Jane Hazlegrove (exact date not specified)
Daily Mirror newspaper, interview with Jane Hazlegrove (exact date not specified)