Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews has been told she 'hasn't changed' as she marked a very personal milestone with a rare snap of herself and her husband. The actress. who plays Rovers Return landlady Jenny Connor, keeps her private life just that but it is known that she is happily married to senior barrister Nicholas Rhodes, having tied the knot in 1999.
Sally Ann previously revealed how her screen commitment made it difficult to strike up romantic relationships at the start of her career. She said: "I never even went to a nightclub and snogged somebody because I thought they might sell a story." READ MORE: Coronation Street's Daniel Brocklebank issues one-word update as he leaves UK following 'harrowing' time READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here But, more than 20 years ago, Sally Ann actually surprised her family and friends with a secret wedding on the same day as her birthday and her son's christening.
Speaking to Kate Thornton on White Wine Question Time with co-star Sally Carman, Sally Ann was asked about the moments of her life that most resembled a soap opera, and told the story of her surprise wedding to QC Nick after the birth of her son, James. She said: "I never wanted to get married, ever. I wanted to be with somebody and for me, the decision to have a child was a much bigger commitment.
So we decided that we would start a family and we did. Then as soon as James was born, I kind of went: 'Oh I want the same name as everybody else. So all right, I'll marry you now but I don't want a fuss and you're rubbish at remembering dates.
So we'll get married on my birthday at James's christening.' So that's what we did." And now, Sally Ann has shared a glimpse into that special day by sharing a photo of herself and Nick and Instagram to mark their 25th wedding anniversary.
Captioning the post, the soap star wrote: "19/9/99 My 29th birthday, our eldest’s christening and our surprise wedding. Happy 25th wedding anniversary Nick Rhodes (not of Duran Duran fame), I love you." Instagram Sally Ann's Corrie co-star Charlotte Jordan said: "I am obsessed with this photo!!!" alongside a string of love heart eyes emojis.
Sally Dynevor also replied: "Happy anniversary." Paddy Bever added: "Beautiful." Her fans and followers were quick to share their congratulations on the couple as well as flood Sally Ann with compliments.
@niklaird70 said: "Happy Silver Wedding Anniversary to you both." @rhonadavis commented: "You haven’t changed at all!" @denise.livesey wrote: "Congratulations to you both on your silver wedding anniversary.
" @hhayloup replied: "Happy Birthday/25th Anniversary you haven't changed @sallyannmatthews." @pammie_g shared: "Happy anniversary and here's to many more." @technomad123 added: "Congratulations to you both, lovely picture.
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