These Flawlessly Aged Celebrities Prove Us That Age Is Just A Number When It Comes To Beauty
Michelle Ryan: 39, EastEnders
The first time we ever saw Michelle Ryan on TV was in EastEnders in 2000. She was 16 years old when she got the role of Zoe in the soap opera and went on to portray her until she was over 20. Ryan hails from North London, where she was born in 1984.
Today, it seems like she’s taking a break, given that she’s been acting non-stop since the ‘00s. Her latest TV gig was with a Dark Stories episode. Before that, she played on films like The Last Photograph and series like Lady Christina. She is 39 by now, and according to Heart UK, she lives in the States.
Michelle Keegan: 36, Coronation Street
At 33 years old, Michelle Keegan has already accomplished much as an actress. Her portrayal of Coronation Street’s Tina McIntyre made her one of Britain’s most celebrated young actresses, with multiple accolades from prestigious award-giving bodies like the TV Choice Awards and the British Soap Awards!
Following her triumphant run with the famed drama, Keegan got more lead roles over the years, with the most recent one as Erin Croft in the comedy-drama series Brassic. At this rate, we’re confident this vivacious lass will be around for a very long time still to come.
Thelma Barlow: 91, Coronation Street
Though portraying Mavis Wilton was far from being Thelma Barlow’s first project, it is the one that characterizes her stunning career the most. She started on the show in 1971, and before she knew it, she had played in over 1,200 episodes. She’s in her 90s right now, so naturally, we’ve not seen her in a while.
The last time she acted was in 2016, on Florence Foster Jenkins. However, that wasn’t the last we heard of her as she took part in Coronation Street in the 2019 Christmas special. Thelma’s only been married once to Graham Barlow, with whom she had two children before they divorced in 1983.
Barbara Knox: 90, Coronation Street
Barbara Knox has been a part of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street her entire professional life, a record she continues to be a cause of celebration for to date. Knox’s character, Rita Tanner, appeared in the show in 1964 for just one episode, but in 1972, she became a permanent part of the ensemble cast.
The star then went on to play the role for forty-nine years and counting, allowing the soap to take up all her time! Such an incredible feat has now made Barbara the longest-serving current television soap opera actress in the world!
Pam St Clement: 81, EastEnders
Whether you love or hate her in EastEnders, it’s undeniable Pam St Clement is an institution in primetime TV. For over 25 years, she won the hearts of viewers as Pat Butcher. Naturally, tears were shed when she left but not without a special token to remember forever – a Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Soap Awards!
St Clement hasn’t fully retired from being an actress, although she has appeared in a talk show called Loose Women. Now that she’s not as busy with filming, St Clement enjoys supporting wildlife charities and attending fundraising events.
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