Katy Cavanagh

Kathryn Sarah Collins Jupe (born 12 December 1973), known professionally as Katy Cavanagh, is an English actress. She is known for playing Julie Carp in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2008–2015, 2025). She also had regular roles in BBC drama The Cops (1998–2001), and the ITV drama Bob & Rose. In November 2017, she appeared in the comedy television film Murder on the Blackpool Express.

Early life Cavanagh was born in North Shields, the daughter of Anne, a drama teacher, and Geoff, a headmaster. She grew up in Bolton, Lancashire. She was educated at Canon Slade School and trained at RADA and National Youth Theatre.

Career Cavanagh has appeared regularly on British television since 1997. She had a regular role as Mel in The Cops from 1998 to 2001. In 2004, she had a regular role as Sergeant Dawn "Spike" Milligan in the television series Dalziel and Pascoe. In 2006, she appeared in an episode of the Channel 4 drama Shameless as Shirley Lawson. In 2008, she joined the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Julie Carp. In February 2015, it was announced that she would leave Coronation Street in order to pursue other interests. Her final episode aired on 3 July 2015. Cavanagh returned to the role in 2025, to accommodate the departure of Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver).

Personal life

Cavanagh is married to filmmaker Chris Jupe. They have three children, including Noah and Jacobi.

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