Stephanie Davis has recently made her Coronation Street debut in the role of the sultry Courtney Vance, following a four year break from acting.
The star, who previously played Sinead O’Connor in Hollyoaks, has been a household name for many years, and has undergone her fair share of battles in the spotlight.
Having come out the other side a ‘stronger’ more ‘resilient’ woman, she has now opened up about ‘going to hell and back’ during her most difficult times.
Stephanie recently returned to our screens as Courtney Vance, wife of the rich businessman Darren Vance (Ryan Early).
In her first episodes, she wooed young Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain), and the two shared a passionate kiss.
It is Stephanie’s first acting job after a four year break, which she took to spend time with son Caben.
‘I was in Hollyoaks for 10 years, but while I was working, I never got to see Caben,’ she told The Mirror. ‘Those early years are so precious and I thought, “He needs his mum, I need to be there,” so I took three or four years out.
After signing to a new acting agent, Stephanie mentioned that she wanted a role in Coronation Street, and she was offered an audition for the part of Courtney.
Having battled with addiction in the past, Stephanie has revealed that she is able to enjoy her work all the more now, given how tough things got for her in the past.
‘When I was in that bad phase, I was suicidal,’ she revealed. ‘I didn’t see a way out. That’s why I love what I do now, because I can show people that if I can do it, they can too.
‘I can say, “This is where I was, and this is what happened, and this is where I am now.” I can help them through their journey – it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
‘I’ve grown up and I’ve worked my arse off to be where I am today – hell yes, I’m proud of myself! My dad always tells me there’s one thing I am, and that’s a fighter, and I really am.’
She went onto reveal that she believes her previous struggles have taught her a lot, and she no longer recognises the person that she used to be.
‘When I look back to that little girl and at who I am today, I’m grateful to know all that I know.
‘Everybody goes through ups and downs at different points in their lives, but these hard times are where you grow as a person, learn the most valuable life lessons and get redirected on to the path you are meant to be on.
‘I don’t recognise the girl from my past, and sometimes I find it hard to believe that was me at all, and to see what she went through.
‘But I have so much compassion and care for her. I’m so proud of her and all she went through. It’s made me the strong and resilient woman I am today.’
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