Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Christopher Megrath

Julie Hesmondhalgh shares what she did with Hayley Cropper's iconic red anorak

Coronation Street Hayley Cropper's iconic red coat is now on display at a museum.

Julie Hesmondhalgh played Hayley for more than 16 years and quickly became synonymous with the show. One of the kinder characters on the cobbles, she was a fan favourite amongst viewers but still found herself wrapped up in some of the show's darker storylines.

Hayley broke boundaries with her transgender coming out storyline that sought to humanise the community. On the flip side of her emotional roles, she was also locked away for failing to meet bail following a troublesome foster case.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.