Actress Jane Hazlegrove, who portrays Bernie, leads a life that contrasts starkly with her on-screen character's. At the first casting, many observed she seemed "almost unrecognisable" as Bernie.

Coronation Street enthusiasts were taken aback upon discovering that Jane Hazlegrove, who portrays Bernie Winter, is married to a renowned soap star. Jane joined the ITV soap in 2019 as Gemma ...

The soap star took to Instagram and shared two snaps side ... "Pair of weirdo's [crying laughing emoji]. The lovely @jane_hazlegrove #Corrie #CoronationStreet #ITV #Apollo #Bernie." ...