Sally Lindsay has carved a prominent place in the British entertainment scene, charming audiences across the years. Beyond her on-screen success in popular shows like Coronation Street, Loose Women, and Still Open All Hours, Sally's life off-screen is a fascinating journey.
While best known for her acting prowess, Sally also had a brief foray into the music scene with her school choir's Christmas number one hit.
Born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, Sally first made a television appearance at the age of seven on Top of the Pops, where her school choir, St Winifred's School Choir, topped the UK charts with the hit There's No One Quite Like Grandma in 1980.
Initially aspiring to become a journalist, Sally's career trajectory shifted after a play, leading her to study at North Cheshire Theatre School and later try her hand at stand-up comedy.
Sally's comedic talents brought her into the orbit of Peter Kay, and she starred alongside him in Phoenix Nights and appeared in the Comic Relief single Is This the Way to Amarillo?
In 2000, she played Michelle, Twiggy's girlfriend, in an episode of The Royle Family. However, her breakthrough came in 2001 when she landed the role of Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street, featuring in over 750 episodes and winning the Best Actress category at the 2005 Inside Soap Awards.
Post-Corrie, Sally's career flourished with diverse roles, including a voice role in the BBC Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death and the BBC Three sketch show Scallywagga.
She co-developed ITV's detective series Scott & Bailey and starred as Alison Bailey. From 2011 to 2018, she featured in Sky's comedy series Mount Pleasant and portrayed Kath Agnew in BBC's Still Open All Hours from 2013 to 2019.
In 2021, Sally's Saturday night drama series The Madame Blanc Mysteries became a hit on Channel 5, garnering millions of viewers. Beyond television, Sally explored theatre, taking on roles like Marilyn Monroe in Ella and participating in productions such as Much Ado About Nothing, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.
In her personal life, Sally is married to accomplished drummer Steve White, 55. Steve, known for playing with Paul Weller and The Style Council, has had an illustrious career, performing at the iconic Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium in 1985.
Sally and Steve tied the knot in 2013, and their wedding was attended by close friends, including Gok Wan, Alan Carr, Suranne Jones, and Denise Welch.
The couple share the joy of parenthood with twin boys, Louie and Victor. Sally has often expressed how Steve "changed everything for her," especially regarding having children, a prospect she thought unlikely due to her chosen career path.
Steve, previously married to Hayley Marsh, also shares children Kristabel and Curtis from his previous marriage.
