Jane Hazlegrove's character Bernie Winter on Coronation Street has faced prison time for handling stolen goods, leading to an emotional early Christmas with her on-screen children. Off the set, however, Hazlegrove is in a loving marriage with actress Isobel Middleton. The 55 year old, who joined the cobbles as Bernie in 2019, enjoys a solid relationship away from the drama of Weatherfield.

Her partner, Middleton, boasts her own connection to soapland having appeared in Emmerdale and the Harry Potter series. Keeping their personal life discreet since their 2015 wedding, Hazlegrove gushed about Middleton while on Lorraine in 2019, pronouncing: "She's sensational, a really beautiful woman. I am very obsessed.

" The actress even joked that their lasting 28-year bond might be thanks to not acting together, reports the Daily Star . Though Hazlegrove and Middleton have yet to collaborate on camera, both have separately ventured into the world of soaps. Middleton brought diversity to Emmerdale with three different roles, including barrister Jean Rawson, who appeared in 2020, partaking in Simon McManus' trial in 2018, and earlier as Dr Lane back in 2014.

EastEnders fans may recall her as Sadie Banks, and she has also voiced characters in the Harry Potter series. Jane's extensive TV credits include London's Burning, The Bill, Doctors, and Holby City, before landing her role on Coronation Street . Jane and Isobel entered into a civil partnership in 2010, but initially, the Coronation Str.