Hattie Dynevor, daughter of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, has spoken out about being labelled a "nepo baby" and revealed she auditioned for the ITV soap but did not land a role.
Family Legacy and Acting Careers
Sally Dynevor, known for playing Sally Metcalfe on the Salford-filmed soap, marked 40 years on the cobbles earlier this year, despite originally being signed for just six episodes. Her daughters, Phoebe and Hattie, have both followed her into acting, with Phoebe starring as Daphne Bridgerton in Netflix's Bridgerton and Hattie appearing in Waterloo Road and the Netflix thriller Legends, which debuted its first season in May.
Addressing the 'Nepo Baby' Label
In an interview with The Sun, Hattie said: "Me and Phoebe have always had that comment 'nepo baby'. Everyone's so quick to say that, but like my mum always said, if she could get herself in a Netflix show, she'd be doing that." She added: "She can't do anything to help us really. Maybe she could get us a foot in the door, but ultimately, I have to do the work and I have to put the time in – it's down to me."
Auditioning for Coronation Street
Asked if she would ever join her mum on the cobbles, Hattie said: "I would never rule it out – I actually auditioned for Corrie, but I didn't get it. 'Imagine if Sally fostered a child and then it was her actual child.'"
Support from Co-Stars
Hattie's interview marked her first magazine cover for The Sun's Fabulous, which she shared on Instagram, saying: "So excited to have my first front cover with @fabulousmag." Sally also posted the photos, writing: "First cover @hattiedynevorr for @fabulousmag! Super proud." Coronation Street co-stars responded, with Georgia Taylor commenting "So beautiful!! Like her mama," Catherine Tyldesley adding "So beautiful!!! Runs in the family," and Michelle Hardwick writing "Stunning."
