Who is Coronation Street star Ellie Leach? A look inside her life including boyfriend and famous cousin

13 September 2023, 13:50

Where is Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach from and what else do we know about the Faye Windass star?

Coronation Street stars will know Ellie Leach for playing Faye Windass in the soap since 2011.

She was first introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna and Eddie Windass and has been part of some big storylines in the past, including falling pregnant at the age of 12 and keeping it secret from her family.

Now, after quitting the soap in early 2023, we take a look inside what the actress is doing now and her life away from the TV screens.

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From her boyfriend and relationship status to her famous cousin, here's everything you need to know about Ellie.

How old is Ellie Leach?

Ellie is 22-years-old and was born on 15 March 2001.

She was born in Bury, Greater Manchester and went to Fairfield High School for Girls.

As well as having a younger sister called Daisy, Ellie is a cousin of Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster in Coronation Street.

What else has Ellie Leach been in?

Ellie started her career by starring in adverts for Staples and McDonald's.

In 2009, she also appeared in the film A Boy Called Dad, before starring in an episode of Moving On as Stacy.

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Who is Ellie Leach’s boyfriend?

Away from the Cobbles Ellie is now believed to be single after a recent break up with her boyfriend of five years Reagan Pettman.

The couple first got together in July 2018 and often shared cute photos of one another on social media.