Coronation Street and EastEnders stars often look dramatically different when they step away from the cameras, swapping downbeat characters for glitzy real lives. A new roundup by The Mirror reveals how actors like Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays kebab seller Gemma, transform into glamorous figures enjoying holidays in New York and art gallery visits in Manchester.
Campbell, 33, says she has little in common with her character, preferring a peaceful life with her dog and knitting. Meanwhile, Ellie Leach, 19, who played teen tearaway Faye Windass, leads a less dramatic life, sharing stylish holidays to Prague and Los Angeles with her boyfriend on social media.
Matilda Freeman, 16, who played Summer Spellman, is a boho chick who enjoys surfing and camping, a world away from her serious schoolgirl role. James Atherton, 33, who played geeky Will Savage, rocks a suave look with hair sweeps and designer stubble, ditching the chunky knits and glasses.
Harry Reid, 28, who played Ben Mitchell, has swapped thuggish outfits for dapper suits, admitting he was 'shocked but not upset' over being recast, calling the acting industry 'cut-throat'. These transformations highlight the contrast between soap characters and their real-life counterparts.
