Coronation Street star Jane Danson, known for playing Leanne Battersby, is married to fellow soap actor Robert Beck, whom she has admired since she was 15. The couple met at the British Soap Awards in May 1999 and tied the knot in 2005.
Jane Danson's Career on Coronation Street
Jane shot to fame when she joined the ITV show in 1997 as part of the Battersby family, alongside sister Toyah, played by Georgia Taylor. Over the years, Leanne has been involved in major storylines, including affairs, sex work, baby loss, and drug abuse. Recently, her character has begun a romance with newcomer Idris Nazir, played by Junade Khan.
Robert Beck's Soap Career
Robert Beck has appeared in Brookside, Emmerdale, and Waterloo Road. He also made a guest appearance on Coronation Street in 2008 as criminal Jimmy Dockerson. In Emmerdale, he played villain Damon 'Harry' Harris in 1999.
Their Love Story
Jane and Robert first met at the British Soap Awards in May 1999. Recalling the encounter, Jane said: "I'm not the world's most confident person but I'd had a crush on Rob since I was 15, so I thought, I have to speak to him, it's fate." Appearing on Loose Women in May 2025, she admitted: "When I was at school, I had a sticker of him on my pencil case and a poster of him. He was in Brookside at the time... I liked him a lot and some years later, when I was a little bit older, he was at the soap awards!"
Family Life
The couple have two children: Harry, born in July 2006, and Sam, born in February 2009. In an interview with OK! Magazine, Jane revealed the secret to their long marriage: "Me and my husband have been together for 22 years, and we're really good friends as well as loving each other lots." She also said: "Rob's absolutely my best friend in the world. We've only had about two rows in 20 years. I'm not saying we don't get on each other's nerves sometimes, but we're a strong team and we've always allowed each other to be individuals."
Anniversary Tribute
In December 2024, Jane shared a gushing tribute to Robert on their 20th wedding anniversary on Instagram: "Happy 20th wedding anniversary my love @robertbeck529." Her co-stars responded warmly. Georgia Taylor commented: "Absolute couple goals. Love you both so much." Andy Whyment wrote: "Ah Happy 20th wedding anniversary you lovely couple. Enjoy your day." Samia Longchambon said: "Happy big Anniversary you two!" Catherine Tyldesley added: "Happy Anniversary loves."
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
