Coronation Street actor Jack P Shepherd has been inundated with warm messages from fans and colleagues following a heartfelt public tribute from his wife, Hanni Treweek. The soap star, best known for his long-running role as David Platt, celebrated his 38th birthday this week, prompting an outpouring of affection both online and from his co-stars.
A Loving Tribute From His Wife
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Hanni Treweek took to Instagram to share a striking black-and-white wedding photo in honour of her husband's birthday. The couple, who tied the knot in a picturesque Manchester ceremony in the summer of 2025, looked every bit the happy newlyweds in the stylish snap, both wearing sunglasses with their wedding attire.
Alongside the image, Hanni penned a gushing caption: "Happy birthday, baby! ! I love you, today, tomorrow, always @jackshepherd". The actor, who has played Gail Platt's son on the ITV soap since he was just 12 years old in 2000, was quick to reshare the post to his own 519,000 followers.
Celebrations With Corrie Co-Stars
The birthday festivities weren't confined to social media. In a separate Instagram upload, Jack was seen celebrating with his Coronation Street colleagues and podcast co-hosts. A brief video showed the actor with Ben Price, who plays Nick Tilsley, and former Craig Tinker actor Colson Smith after they had finished recording an episode of their 'On The Sofa' podcast.
In the clip, filmed outdoors in the dark, Ben Price interrupts a conversation to announce: "Right, I will tell you what time it is. It's one minute past 12, and we have just finished recording, and it is someone's birthday." Jack then humorously mimicked the traditional Auld Lang Syne dance to mark the occasion.
An Outpouring of Fan Support
The actor's supporters swiftly flooded the comments sections of both posts with birthday wishes and praise. One fan from Australia wrote: "Happy Birthday from a Corrie fanatic from the east coast of Australia." Another added: "Happy birthday Jacky P! Have a good one x".
Many fans also took the opportunity to compliment the latest episode of his podcast. One comment read: "Happy Birthday Jack. What an absolutely fabulous YouTube ep, looking forward for the next one! I didn't think On the Sofa could make me laugh more than it already did."
Jack's character, David Platt, is currently embroiled in a high-stakes storyline on the cobbles. Following a catastrophic crash during the recent Emmerdale crossover, David and his wife Shona have been left fearing for their newborn daughter, who was born prematurely and now requires life-saving surgery.
Off-screen, however, Jack enjoys a far more tranquil life with his wife Hanni. The couple got engaged during a romantic safari holiday in 2024 before marrying last summer surrounded by close friends and family.
