Sophie Austin
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Sophie Austin | |
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| Born | 5 January 1984 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Graeme Rooney (m. 2015–2016) |
| Partner(s) | Shayne Ward (2016–present; engaged) |
| Children | 2 |
Sophie Austin (born 5 January 1984) is an English actress who started her career out in theatre but later moved to screen. She portrayed Lindsey Butterfield in the British soap opera Hollyoaks, a role she held from June 2013 until May 2016. She also portrayed the wife of footballer Geoff Hurst, Judith, in ITV drama Tina and Bobby. Her work has included roles in Casualty, Moving On and Call the Midwife.
In 2015, she married fellow actor Graeme Rooney,[1] but the couple split the following year. In 2016, she began dating singer and Coronation Street actor, Shayne Ward. On 2 August 2016, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.[2] On 2 December 2016, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter named Willow May.[3] In December 2017, Ward announced his engagement to Austin.[4]
