What is julie hesmondhalgh?

Julie Hesmondhalgh is a British actress known primarily for her role as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hayley%20Cropper">Hayley Cropper</a> in the long-running ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. She played Hayley for 16 years, from 1998 to 2014, and the character became a groundbreaking figure in British television for being the first transgender character in a British soap opera. Hesmondhalgh received widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal, which was praised for its sensitivity and realism.

Beyond Coronation Street, she has appeared in various other television dramas, including Happy Valley, Cucumber, Inside No. 9, and Broadchurch. She has also worked extensively in theatre, with notable roles in productions at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester and the National Theatre in London. Hesmondhalgh is known for her political activism and support for various social causes, including <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/LGBTQ+%20rights">LGBTQ+ rights</a> and working-class issues. She is a patron of the charity Trans Media Watch.