Jacqueline Chadwick – Corrie
Former Coronation Street star Jacqueline Chadwick, known for her role as scheming Linda Baldwin, has traded in the limelight for a quieter life. After leaving the soap in 2001, Chadwick focused on motherhood and became a recluse, admitting that she didn't go out for a year after the birth of her daughter. She later married and started a family, and now runs a drama workshop and has published a crime novel.
Carly Hillman – EastEnders
Carly Hillman, who played Nicky di Marco on EastEnders, left the soap over 20 years ago to focus on family life. She welcomed two daughters with her husband and took a break from acting. Hillman has since turned her attention to her singing career and can be booked for weddings.
Jodi Albert – Hollyoaks
Jodi Albert, known for her role as sultry Debbie Dean on Hollyoaks, decided to leave the celebrity circuit after marrying Westlife singer Kian Egan. The couple now has three children and enjoys a quiet life by the sea in Ireland. Albert often shares adorable snaps of her family and their idyllic life on Instagram.
Elize du Toit – Hollyoaks
Elize du Toit, who played Izzy Davies on Hollyoaks, took a break from acting to focus on motherhood. She wed actor Rafe Spall and the pair had three children before their recent split. Du Toit is best known for her role on Hollyoaks, but she also had parts in James Bond film Skyfall and Doctor Who.
Jonathan Wrather – Corrie and Emmerdale
Jonathan Wrather, known for his roles as Pierce Harris in Emmerdale and Joe Carter in Corrie, has left fame behind and now runs a juicing business. Wrather moved to Cheshire with his family and was inspired to make a change after spending time in the village park and experimenting with juicing.
Jack Ryder – EastEnders
Former EastEnders heartthrob Jack Ryder has transitioned from acting to directing. Ryder, known for his role as Jamie Mitchell, is now a film and theatre director. He is also a father and published his first children’s book in 2020.
Georgia May Foote – Corrie
Georgia May Foote, who played Katy Armstrong on Coronation Street, retrained as a nail technician after leaving the soap. Foote launched her own beauty business, GMF Nails, and continues to dip her toes in acting and voiceover work.
Deborah McAndrew – Corrie
Deborah McAndrew, who portrayed Angie Freeman on Coronation Street, left the soap to pursue a career as an award-winning playwright. Despite being offered a position in Corrie's script department, McAndrew chose to focus on writing her own drama.
