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| name = Brooke Vincent
| name = Brooke Vincent
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| caption =
| caption = Screenshot taken from the ITV television programme Coronation Street
| birth_name = Brooke Levi Vincent
| birth_name = Brooke Levi Anderton
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1992|6|4|df=y26}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1992|6|4|df=y26}}
| birth_place = [[Audenshaw]], [[Greater Manchester]], England
| birth_place = [[Audenshaw]], [[Greater Manchester]], England
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| television = ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2004–2019)<br /> ''[[Dancing on Ice]]'' (2018)
| television = ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2004–2019)<br /> ''[[Dancing on Ice]]'' (2018)
| years_active = 2002–present
| years_active = 2002–present
| partner = [[Kean Bryan]] <br />(2016–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/brooke-vincent-engaged-footballer-boyfriend-26768627|title=Brooke Vincent engaged – Coronation Street star to wed footballer beau Kean Bryan|website=ok.co.uk|accessdate=2 April 2023}}</ref>
| partner = [[Kean Bryan]] <br />(2016–present)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/brooke-vincent-engaged-footballer-boyfriend-26768627|title=Brooke Vincent engaged – Coronation Street star to wed footballer beau Kean Bryan|website=ok.co.uk|date=21 April 2022 |accessdate=2 April 2023}}</ref>
| children = 2
| children = 2
| relatives = [[Ellie Leach]] (cousin)
| relatives = [[Ellie Leach]] (cousin)
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Vincent was born in [[Audenshaw]], [[Greater Manchester]], England to Nicola Anderton, a crime scene officer for [[Greater Manchester Police]] and Anthony Vincent, a tour guide in [[Tenerife]]; her parents divorced when she was two and she was raised by her mother and stepfather, John McDermott.<ref name="Express 50">{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/169022/Coronation-Street-50-Brooke-Vincent-aka-Sophie-Webster-in-lesbian-storyline-shock|title=Coronation Street 50: Brooke Vincent, aka Sophie Webster, in lesbian storyline shock|work=Express|date=13 April 2010|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/omg-coronation-street-s-brooke-vincent-parties-with-coolest-parents-in-funny-v-festival-picture-17765|title=OMG! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent parties with 'coolest' parents in funny V Festival picture|work=Celebs Now|last=Francis|first=Anna|date=27 March 2014|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref> Vincent has a paternal older half-brother, Zak, and a younger maternal half-sister, Maisie.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/aw-coronation-street-s-brooke-vincent-shares-cute-baby-picture-and-thanks-brother-for-paying-for-things-9542|title=Aw! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent shares cute baby picture and thanks brother for 'being there' and paying!|work=Celebs Now|last=Francis|first=Anna|date=11 April 2014|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/news/corrie-actress-shares-pic-of-her-mini-me-sister/|title=Corrie actress shares pic of her mini-me sister|work=Entertainment Daily|last=Holley|first=Jasmine|date=19 May 2017|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref> Vincent attended [[Fairfield High School for Girls]] in [[Droylsden]] and [[The Manchester College]], where she gained a National Diploma in Acting.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://public.tameside.gov.uk/pressreleases/f1030pressreleasestory107.asp?story=995|title=Coronation Street star to open college|work=Tameside Metropolitan Borough|date=7 March 2016|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Express 50"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tmc.ac.uk/news/coronation-street-star-brooke-vincent-returns-manchester-college-meet-students-receiving-their|title=Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent returns to The Manchester College to meet students receiving their A-Level results|work=The Manchester College|date=17 August 2017|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref>
Vincent was born in [[Audenshaw]], [[Greater Manchester]], England to Nicola Anderton, a crime scene officer for [[Greater Manchester Police]], and Anthony Vincent, a tour guide in [[Tenerife]]. Her parents separated when she was two; she was raised by her mother and her stepfather, John McDermott.<ref name="Express 50">{{cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/169022/Coronation-Street-50-Brooke-Vincent-aka-Sophie-Webster-in-lesbian-storyline-shock|title=Coronation Street 50: Brooke Vincent, aka Sophie Webster, in lesbian storyline shock|work=Express|date=13 April 2010|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/omg-coronation-street-s-brooke-vincent-parties-with-coolest-parents-in-funny-v-festival-picture-17765|title=OMG! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent parties with 'coolest' parents in funny V Festival picture|work=Celebs Now|last=Francis|first=Anna|date=27 March 2014|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref> Vincent has a paternal older half-brother, Zak, and a younger maternal half-sister, Maisie.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.celebsnow.co.uk/celebrity-news/aw-coronation-street-s-brooke-vincent-shares-cute-baby-picture-and-thanks-brother-for-paying-for-things-9542|title=Aw! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent shares cute baby picture and thanks brother for 'being there' and paying!|work=Celebs Now|last=Francis|first=Anna|date=11 April 2014|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/news/corrie-actress-shares-pic-of-her-mini-me-sister/|title=Corrie actress shares pic of her mini-me sister|work=Entertainment Daily|last=Holley|first=Jasmine|date=19 May 2017|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref> Vincent is the cousin of [[Ellie Leach]], a fellow ''Coronation Street'' actress, who plays [[Faye Windass]]; Vincent was said to be "overjoyed" by Leach's casting in the soap.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/brooke-vincent-chuffed-cousin-ellie-louise-leach-joining-coronation-street |title=Brooke Vincent is 'chuffed' that cousin Ellie-Louise Leach is joining Coronation Street |publisher=Unreality Shout |access-date=21 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004094348/http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/brooke-vincent-chuffed-cousin-ellie-louise-leach-joining-coronation-street |archive-date=4 October 2011 }}</ref>
Vincent attended [[Fairfield High School for Girls]] in [[Droylsden]] and [[The Manchester College]], where she gained a National Diploma in Acting.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://public.tameside.gov.uk/pressreleases/f1030pressreleasestory107.asp?story=995|title=Coronation Street star to open college|work=Tameside Metropolitan Borough|date=7 March 2016|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref><ref name="Express 50"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tmc.ac.uk/news/coronation-street-star-brooke-vincent-returns-manchester-college-meet-students-receiving-their|title=Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent returns to The Manchester College to meet students receiving their A-Level results|work=The Manchester College|date=17 August 2017|access-date=4 November 2018}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Vincent's first television appearance was as a guest character, Casey Emma Glass, in the TV series, ''[[The League of Gentlemen]]''. Shortly after landing the role of Sophie in ''Coronation Street'', she appeared on ''[[Children in Need 2004|Children in Need]]''. In 2018, Vincent competed in the [[Dancing on Ice (series 10)|tenth series]] of ''[[Dancing on Ice]]'', and finished in second place, alongside professional partner [[Matej Silecky]].
Vincent's first television appearance was as a guest character, Casey Emma Glass, in the TV series ''[[The League of Gentlemen]]''. Shortly after landing the role of Sophie in ''Coronation Street'', she appeared on ''[[Children in Need 2004|Children in Need]]''. In 2018, Vincent competed in the [[Dancing on Ice (series 10)|tenth series]] of ''[[Dancing on Ice]]'' and finished in second place, alongside professional partner [[Matej Silecky]].


=== ''Coronation Street'' ===
=== ''Coronation Street'' ===
Vincent joined long-running British [[soap-opera]] ''Coronation Street'' in April 2004 as the third actress to play [[Sophie Webster]], replacing Emma Woodward who decided to leave the soap at the end of 2003. Vincent's first appearance was shown on 12 May. <ref name="sophie webster">{{cite news | url=http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/characters/sophiewebster/ | title=Sophie Webster - Characters | access-date=8 March 2011 | date=21 August 2007 | publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123150537/http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/characters/sophiewebster/ | archive-date=23 November 2010 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Vincent joined the long-running British [[soap-opera]] ''Coronation Street'' in April 2004 as the third actress to play [[Sophie Webster]], replacing Emma Woodward, who had decided to leave the soap at the end of 2003. Vincent's first appearance was shown on 12 May. <ref name="sophie webster">{{cite news | url=http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/characters/sophiewebster/ | title=Sophie Webster - Characters | access-date=8 March 2011 | date=21 August 2007 | publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101123150537/http://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/characters/sophiewebster/ | archive-date=23 November 2010 | df=dmy-all }}</ref>


In an interview on 7 September 2010 with Vincent and [[Sacha Parkinson]], both young actresses discussed their roles in the [[lesbian]] storyline, whereby, their relationship transformed from best friends to girlfriends, with the realisation of their sexuality. This storyline on ''Coronation Street'' started on 11 April 2010.<ref name="AE">{{cite web|url=http://www.afterellen.com/great-lezbritain-exclusive-interview-with-brooke-vincent-and-sacha-parkinson-of-coronation-street/09/2010/ |title=Great LezBritain: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson of "Coronation Street" |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=7 September 2010 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> On 5 November 2010 at the "Stonewall Awards" ceremony, ''Coronation Street'' won the new "Broadcast of the Year" award,<ref>{{cite web |first=Daniel |last=Kilkelly |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a286174/corrie-partridge-win-stonewall-awards.html |title=Corrie, Partridge win Stonewall Awards - Coronation Street News - Soaps |publisher=Digital Spy |date=5 November 2010 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> in recognition of its gay storylines. Vincent was nominated for the award for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress for her portrayal of Sophie at [[The British Soap Awards]] 2008.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kris Green |date=29 April 2008 |title=In Full: British Soap Awards Panel Shortlist |publisher=Digital Spy |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a94818/in-full-british-soap-awards-panel-shortlist.html |access-date=15 December 2008 }}</ref> At the 2008 [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]], Vincent was nominated in the category "Best Young Actor".<ref>{{cite web |title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2008 - Nominations |work=[[MSN TV]] |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |date=16 July 2008 |url=http://msnuktvsoaps.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E65397F19A3BDCEA!3110.entry |access-date=29 June 2010 }}</ref> In October 2019 Vincent took maternity leave from the show but will be returning.
In an interview on 7 September 2010 with Vincent and [[Sacha Parkinson]], both actresses discussed their roles in the [[lesbian]] storyline, whereby their relationship transformed from best friends to girlfriends with the realisation of their sexuality. This storyline on started on 11 April 2010.<ref name="AE">{{cite web|url=http://www.afterellen.com/great-lezbritain-exclusive-interview-with-brooke-vincent-and-sacha-parkinson-of-coronation-street/09/2010/ |title=Great LezBritain: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson of "Coronation Street" |publisher=AfterEllen.com |date=7 September 2010 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> At the [[Stonewall Awards]] ceremony on 5 November 2010, ''Coronation Street'' won the new Broadcast of the Year award,<ref>{{cite web |first=Daniel |last=Kilkelly |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a286174/corrie-partridge-win-stonewall-awards.html |title=Corrie, Partridge win Stonewall Awards - Coronation Street News - Soaps |publisher=Digital Spy |date=5 November 2010 |access-date=11 October 2011}}</ref> in recognition of its gay storylines. Vincent was nominated for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress for her portrayal of Sophie at [[The British Soap Awards]] in 2008.<ref>{{cite news |author=Kris Green |date=29 April 2008 |title=In Full: British Soap Awards Panel Shortlist |publisher=Digital Spy |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a94818/in-full-british-soap-awards-panel-shortlist.html |access-date=15 December 2008 }}</ref> At the 2008 [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]], Vincent was nominated in the category Best Young Actor.<ref>{{cite web |title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2008 - Nominations |work=[[MSN TV]] |publisher=[[Microsoft]] |date=16 July 2008 |url=http://msnuktvsoaps.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!E65397F19A3BDCEA!3110.entry |access-date=29 June 2010 }}</ref> In October 2019, Vincent took maternity leave from the show.


=== Other ventures ===
=== Other ventures ===
In 2018, Vincent launched her own stationery brand, ''Oh So B'';<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a867944/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-launching-brand-oh-so-b/|title=Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent makes surprise career move by launching her own brand|work=Digital Spy|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=8 October 2018|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref>
In 2018, Vincent launched her own stationery brand, Oh So B.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/news/a867944/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-launching-brand-oh-so-b/|title=Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent makes surprise career move by launching her own brand|work=Digital Spy|last=Lee|first=Jess|date=8 October 2018|access-date=25 November 2018}}</ref> From 5 June 2023, she stood in for [[Gemma Atkinson]] on [[Hits Radio]] alongside Mike Toolan whilst Atkinson was on maternity leave. Vincent's first three stationery planners were named after her half-sister and her cousins.<ref name="InstaMDE">{{cite web|title=Maisie, Daisy and Ellie [...] This business and brand I am building, is for Us|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkTEdClQh0/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BpkTEdClQh0 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|access-date=25 November 2018|language=en|date=25 October 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
As of 5th June 2023 she will be stepping in for Gemma Atkinson on hits radio alongside Mike Toolan whilst Atkinson takes maternity leave.
her first three planners were named after her half-sister and her cousins.<ref name="InstaMDE">{{cite web|title=Maisie, Daisy and Ellie [...] This business and brand I am building, is for Us|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkTEdClQh0/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BpkTEdClQh0 |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|access-date=25 November 2018|language=en|date=25 October 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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Vincent has been in a relationship with footballer [[Kean Bryan]] since 2016, and the couple have two sons.
Vincent is the cousin of [[Ellie Leach]], fellow ''Coronation Street'' actress who plays [[Faye Windass]]; Vincent was said to be "overjoyed" by Leach's casting in the soap.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/brooke-vincent-chuffed-cousin-ellie-louise-leach-joining-coronation-street |title=Brooke Vincent is 'chuffed' that cousin Ellie-Louise Leach is joining Coronation Street |publisher=Unreality Shout |access-date=21 January 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004094348/http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/brooke-vincent-chuffed-cousin-ellie-louise-leach-joining-coronation-street |archive-date=4 October 2011 }}</ref>
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She has been in a relationship with footballer [[Kean Bryan]] since 2016, the couple have two sons.


In 2018, Vincent revealed that she had stopped smoking after ten years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/918784/Coronation-Street-spoilers-Brooke-Vincent-Dancing-On-Ice-partner-Kean-Bryan-Instagram|title=Coronation Street spoilers Brooke Vincent Dancing On Ice partner Kean Bryan Instagram |publisher=Express |date= 14 February 2018|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-date=17 February 2018 }}</ref> In April 2019, Vincent announced that she was pregnant with her first child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1567010/brooke-vincent-pregnant-coronation-street-first-baby-boyfriend-kean-bryan|title=EXCLUSIVE: Brooke Vincent reveals she's expecting her first baby with Kean Bryan|last=McNally|first=Kelby|date=7 April 2019|website=OK! Magazine|access-date=7 April 2019}}</ref> On 23 October 2019, Vincent gave birth to a baby boy named Mexx S J Bryan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a29610758/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-gives-birth-baby-boy-kean-bryan/|title=Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent gives birth to baby boy – and reveals unusual name|work=Digital Spy|last=West|first=Amy|date=28 October 2019|access-date=28 October 2019}}</ref> In November 2020, Vincent announced she was pregnant with her second child. On 4 May 2021, Vincent gave birth to her second son named Monroe S J Bryan.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a36357215/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-baby-monroe-photo/|title= Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent shares first photo of newborn baby after giving birth|work=Digital Spy|last=Lovejoy|first=Hannah|date=6 May 2021|access-date=6 May 2021}}</ref>
In 2018, Vincent revealed that she had stopped smoking after ten years.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/918784/Coronation-Street-spoilers-Brooke-Vincent-Dancing-On-Ice-partner-Kean-Bryan-Instagram|title=Coronation Street spoilers Brooke Vincent Dancing On Ice partner Kean Bryan Instagram |publisher=Express |date= 14 February 2018|access-date=5 April 2018}}</ref> In April 2019, Vincent announced that she was pregnant with her first child.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/celebrity-news/1567010/brooke-vincent-pregnant-coronation-street-first-baby-boyfriend-kean-bryan|title=EXCLUSIVE: Brooke Vincent reveals she's expecting her first baby with Kean Bryan|last=McNally|first=Kelby|date=7 April 2019|website=OK! Magazine|access-date=7 April 2019}}</ref> On 23 October 2019, Vincent gave birth to a baby boy named Mexx S J Bryan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a29610758/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-gives-birth-baby-boy-kean-bryan/|title=Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent gives birth to baby boy – and reveals unusual name|work=Digital Spy|last=West|first=Amy|date=28 October 2019|access-date=28 October 2019}}</ref> In November 2020, Vincent announced she was pregnant with her second child. On 4 May 2021, she gave birth to her second son, named Monroe S J Bryan.<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a36357215/coronation-street-brooke-vincent-baby-monroe-photo/|title= Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent shares first photo of newborn baby after giving birth|work=Digital Spy|last=Lovejoy|first=Hannah|date=6 May 2021|access-date=6 May 2021}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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Brooke Vincent
Born
Brooke Levi Anderton

(1992-06-04) 4 June 1992 (age 31)
Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England
OccupationActress
Years active2002–present
EmployerITV (2004–)
TelevisionCoronation Street (2004–2019)
Dancing on Ice (2018)
Partner(s)Kean Bryan
(2016–present)[1]
Children2
RelativesEllie Leach (cousin)

Brooke Levi Vincent[a] (born 4 June 1992) is an English actress, known for her portrayal of Sophie Webster in the ITV soap-opera Coronation Street, which she played from 2004 to 2019.

Early life

Vincent was born in Audenshaw, Greater Manchester, England to Nicola Anderton, a crime scene officer for Greater Manchester Police, and Anthony Vincent, a tour guide in Tenerife. Her parents separated when she was two; she was raised by her mother and her stepfather, John McDermott.[2][3] Vincent has a paternal older half-brother, Zak, and a younger maternal half-sister, Maisie.[4][5] Vincent is the cousin of Ellie Leach, a fellow Coronation Street actress, who plays Faye Windass; Vincent was said to be "overjoyed" by Leach's casting in the soap.[6]

Vincent attended Fairfield High School for Girls in Droylsden and The Manchester College, where she gained a National Diploma in Acting.[7][2][8]

Career

Vincent's first television appearance was as a guest character, Casey Emma Glass, in the TV series The League of Gentlemen. Shortly after landing the role of Sophie in Coronation Street, she appeared on Children in Need. In 2018, Vincent competed in the tenth series of Dancing on Ice and finished in second place, alongside professional partner Matej Silecky.

Coronation Street

Vincent joined the long-running British soap-opera Coronation Street in April 2004 as the third actress to play Sophie Webster, replacing Emma Woodward, who had decided to leave the soap at the end of 2003. Vincent's first appearance was shown on 12 May. [9]

In an interview on 7 September 2010 with Vincent and Sacha Parkinson, both actresses discussed their roles in the lesbian storyline, whereby their relationship transformed from best friends to girlfriends with the realisation of their sexuality. This storyline on started on 11 April 2010.[10] At the Stonewall Awards ceremony on 5 November 2010, Coronation Street won the new Broadcast of the Year award,[11] in recognition of its gay storylines. Vincent was nominated for Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress for her portrayal of Sophie at The British Soap Awards in 2008.[12] At the 2008 Inside Soap Awards, Vincent was nominated in the category Best Young Actor.[13] In October 2019, Vincent took maternity leave from the show.

Other ventures

In 2018, Vincent launched her own stationery brand, Oh So B.[14] From 5 June 2023, she stood in for Gemma Atkinson on Hits Radio alongside Mike Toolan whilst Atkinson was on maternity leave. Vincent's first three stationery planners were named after her half-sister and her cousins.[15]

Personal life

Vincent has been in a relationship with footballer Kean Bryan since 2016, and the couple have two sons.

In 2018, Vincent revealed that she had stopped smoking after ten years.[16] In April 2019, Vincent announced that she was pregnant with her first child.[17] On 23 October 2019, Vincent gave birth to a baby boy named Mexx S J Bryan.[18] In November 2020, Vincent announced she was pregnant with her second child. On 4 May 2021, she gave birth to her second son, named Monroe S J Bryan.[19]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002 The League of Gentlemen Casey Glass 1 episode: "The Medusa Touch"
2004–19 Coronation Street Sophie Webster Series Regular
2005 Coronation Street: Pantomime Sophie Webster TV movie
2006–07 Soapstar Superstar Herself 3 episodes
2014 Tricked Herself 1 episode
2016 I'm a Celebrity: Extra Camp Herself 2 episodes
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars Herself 1 episode
Blankety Blank Herself Christmas special
2018 Dancing on Ice Herself Contestant (Runner Up)
2019 Celebrity Catchphrase Herself 1 episode
2024 Drama Queens Herself Upcoming series[20]

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Coronation Street: Out of Africa Sophie Webster Direct-to-video
2018 Chapter 1: Liv Olivia Short film
2019 My Toughest Battle Gemma Short film
Chapter 2: Zach Olivia Short film

Notes

  1. ^ per her Instagram account (see #External links), her full name is Brooke Levi Vincent

References

  1. ^ "Brooke Vincent engaged – Coronation Street star to wed footballer beau Kean Bryan". ok.co.uk. 21 April 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Coronation Street 50: Brooke Vincent, aka Sophie Webster, in lesbian storyline shock". Express. 13 April 2010. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  3. ^ Francis, Anna (27 March 2014). "OMG! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent parties with 'coolest' parents in funny V Festival picture". Celebs Now. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  4. ^ Francis, Anna (11 April 2014). "Aw! Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent shares cute baby picture and thanks brother for 'being there' and paying!". Celebs Now. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  5. ^ Holley, Jasmine (19 May 2017). "Corrie actress shares pic of her mini-me sister". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Brooke Vincent is 'chuffed' that cousin Ellie-Louise Leach is joining Coronation Street". Unreality Shout. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
  7. ^ "Coronation Street star to open college". Tameside Metropolitan Borough. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  8. ^ "Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent returns to The Manchester College to meet students receiving their A-Level results". The Manchester College. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Sophie Webster - Characters". ITV. 21 August 2007. Archived from the original on 23 November 2010. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  10. ^ "Great LezBritain: EXCLUSIVE Interview with Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson of "Coronation Street"". AfterEllen.com. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  11. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (5 November 2010). "Corrie, Partridge win Stonewall Awards - Coronation Street News - Soaps". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  12. ^ Kris Green (29 April 2008). "In Full: British Soap Awards Panel Shortlist". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 December 2008.
  13. ^ "Inside Soap Awards 2008 - Nominations". MSN TV. Microsoft. 16 July 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2010.
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