Coronation Street actress Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie Webster, has spoken candidly about her decision not to have children. The 49-year-old star, who has been a fan favourite since returning to the cobbles in 2019, admitted she feels she has missed the opportunity to become a mother.
In an interview with The Big Issue, Devaney said: "I never had any children, and I'm now nearly 50, and I think I've missed that opportunity, but it's only because I was busy doing what I was doing." She added: "People think you can have it all. I don't think you can."
Devaney, who married BBC journalist Jim O'Farrell in 2024, explained that she prefers to focus on one thing at a time. "I like to do one thing and not juggle about 25 plates. I've got a lovely partner, my sister, and my niece. I've got a life outside of acting," she said.
On the soap, her character Debbie has recently been at the centre of a shocking storyline, revealing that she is secretly the biological mother of her brother Carl. This came after she was involved in a multi-vehicle crash and pleaded guilty to causing it, taking the blame for Carl.
Devaney's character Debbie was also diagnosed with young-onset vascular dementia last year, adding further drama to her on-screen life. Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
