Sammy Winward, best known for her role as Katie Sugden on Emmerdale, is reportedly devastated by a rift with her daughter Mia, who has announced she is expecting her first child but has not told her mother. The 40-year-old actress and Mia, 20, were once close, with Sammy describing her as her 'best friend', but their relationship soured after Mia joined adult content site OnlyFans.
Mia, who shares the news of her pregnancy with a partner she has chosen not to name, claims she has quit OnlyFans and now lives in the Lake District. She told The Sun that she has not informed her parents, stating 'they don't really know how to contact me'. The model admitted there is 'a lot to forgive' and reconciliation seems distant.
The feud began in 2024 when Mia started posting on OnlyFans, reportedly earning £100,000 a month. Her parents, Sammy and ex-husband David Dunn, a former Blackburn Rovers footballer, were appalled. David allegedly called Mia a 'w***e', while Sammy said 'some pretty mean things', leading Mia to accuse her mother of jealousy.
Mia had previously defended her career choice, claiming she felt 'empowered' and that her parents underestimated the hard work involved. She also posted a provocative photo on Instagram with the caption 'Got a “real” job', seemingly mocking their disapproval.
Now pregnant, Mia reflects on the rift, saying she cannot imagine not speaking to her own child. The family's fallout remains unresolved, with Mia noting that the process of forgiveness 'hasn't even started yet'.
