Rebecca Gethings, who plays Sister Veronica in BBC's Call the Midwife, is 50 years old and was born in Canada, though she was raised in Berkshire, UK. She studied drama at the Webber Douglas Academy and began her career in theatre, including a West End production of Vassa.
Gethings has appeared in numerous TV shows, such as The Serpent Queen, The Thick of It, Not Going Out, Extras, and a 2001 guest role in EastEnders. Her film credits include Casino Royale and The Critic, but a forgotten role is her portrayal of PR manager Miriam Clark in Ricky Gervais' 2015 film David Brent: Life on the Road.
In June 2025, Gethings married long-time partner Tom Brass, an animation director, in an intimate East London ceremony. She wore a pink dress after a disaster with her original wedding dress. The couple have two children together.
On the show, Sister Veronica left Nonnatus House after confessing her desire for a child, removing her wimple and taking six weeks to decide whether to leave the order. She joined Call the Midwife in Series 12 (2023) as a replacement for Sister Hilda.
