Stephanie Davis

Stephanie Ann Davis (born 8 March 1993) is an English actress. She began her career with small roles in British television series, and in 2010, she competed in the BBC talent-search Over the Rainbow. She was then cast in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, playing Sinead O'Connor between 2010 and 2015, and again from 2018 to 2019. In 2016, she was the runner-up in the seventeenth series of Celebrity Big Brother. In May 2023, Davis joined the cast of ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Courtney Vance.

Career Davis began her career playing Gretl von Trapp in the Liverpool Empire Theatre's production of The Sound of Music when she was seven years old. A year later she played Little Nell in Her Benny and 2 years later aged 10 years old she landed the title role in the theatre's production of Annie.

Davis' television career began with guest roles in Holby City, Doctors, Parents of the Band and the television movie The Outsiders. In 2010, Davis took part in Over the Rainbow, which was a talent show searching for an actress to play Dorothy Gale in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of Oz. She advanced to the seventh episode where she was voted off following a sing-off against Stephanie Fearon. On 16 July 2015, it was announced Davis' contract had been terminated. Her agent confirmed that she was fired from the job because she arrived on-set "unfit for work". In May 2018, Davis announced that she would be returning to Hollyoaks as Sinead, nearly three years after her sacking.

In November 2015, Davis signed up to appear on the fifteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She had to cancel her appearance because of a potentially fatal nut allergy. In January 2016, Davis appeared on the seventeenth series of Celebrity Big Brother as a contestant, eventually finishing the series as runner-up.

On 21 February 2020, Davis released a single titled "Lights Out".

Personal life Davis attended the prestigious Hammond School in Chester after winning a scholarship then attended De La Salle School in St Helens. She grew up in Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside. Her parents are named Pauline and Roy Davis and she has two younger brothers.

Davis had a widely publicised and tumultuous relationship with reality television personality Jeremy McConnell. In January 2017, Davis gave birth to their son. After their relationship ended, McConnell was found guilty of assaulting Davis; he received a 20-week suspended sentence and was ordered to carry out 200 hours of community service, and was later jailed for triggering his suspended sentence by failing to attend his community service appointments. In 2018, Davis had a relationship with her Hollyoaks colleague Owen Warner.

Davis has spoken openly about her mental health issues and depression. She has stated that she is in recovery and spent time in rehab. In November 2019, Davis revealed that she was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. In 2019, Davis had a mental health relapse and attempted suicide. She later discussed the incident when she started vlogging to help others.

In August 2024, Davis announced she was expecting her second child, another boy, with her then-partner Joe McKalroy. In June 2025, the couple separated.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 2005 Only in Whispers Jess Short film 2006 The Outsiders Caitlin Television movie 2007 Holby City Macy Gardiner Guest role 2008 Doctors Lisa Lebbon Guest role 2009 Parents of the Band Laura Guest role 2010 Over the Rainbow Contestant 7th place 2010–2015, 2018–2019 Hollyoaks Sinead O'ConnorRegular role 2012 Hollyoaks Later 2016 Celebrity Big Brother 17 Contestant 2nd place Loose Women Guest panellist 1 episode 2023 Coronation Street Courtney Vance Regular role

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2011 Inside Soap Awards Sexiest Female 2012 17th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance 2013 The British Soap Awards Sexiest Female 2014 The British Soap Awards Best Actress 2014 The British Soap Awards Best Dramatic Performance 2015 Inside Soap Awards Best Affair (shared with Nick Pickard) 2019 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actress 2019 2019 British Soap Awards Best Actress 2019 Inside Soap Awards Best Actress 2019 I Talk Telly Awards Best Soap Performance 2019 Digital Spy Reader Awards Best Soap Actor (Female)