Coronation Street fans were left astounded when Sally Carman shared her age as she marked a significant birthday.
The soap star, known to viewers as the character Abi Webster since 2017, graced her Instagram with celebratory photos over the weekend alongside her real-life husband and Corrie co-star Joe Duttine, who portrays Tim Metcalfe.
In a cheery snapshot where Sally was captured wearing a faux fur coat, she wrote: “Happy 50th birthday to me #birthday #love #family #friends #fakefurcoats.”
Alternatively, in another post that showed her affectionately alongside husband Joe, 54, as well as friends and family, she penned: “Birthday bitsie bobsies #spoiltrotten #bestfriends #bestfamily #50rocks.”
Sally’s Corrie co-stars, celebrity pals and soap fans rushed to the comment section to express their amazement at her youthful appearance, showering the actress with compliments, reports Leicestershire Live.
Fans poured onto Instagram with compliments as one posted: “50? ! My goodness I thought you were only just in your 40s! You look amazing!”, and another user echoed the sentiment, saying: “50 I’d have guessed about 36. Share your secrets x”, while a third chimed in with: “Happy 50th birthday @sally_carman__ really thought you was only in your 40s but you still look too young to be 50 , welcome to the 50s club xx.”
Co-stars also joined in with the birthday accolades; Samia Longchambon, known for her role as Maria Connor, said: “Happy birthday! 50… more like FITTY!” Claire Sweeney, taking on the character of Cassie Plummer, remarked: “You look truly beautiful inside and out” and Sue Devaney, who acts as Debbie Webster, shared: “How fit are you? I could hug you for eternity! Love you Sally Carman Miranda Duttine! Have the most fabulous time in that there London! Lots and lots of love xxxxxxx.”
In summer 2022, Sally and Joe delighted fans by announcing their marriage with a beautiful photo from their special day, captioned simply: “We did”, accompanied by a yellow heart emoji.
The wedding image captured a tender moment between the newlyweds as they exchanged a kiss within an ornate circle of balloons in soothing pastel shades intertwined with artificial vine leaves.
For the occasion, the bride looked exquisite in a periwinkle blue gown elegantly adorned with floral appliqué details on the bodice and sleeves. Joe was the epitome of charm in his blue suit, perfectly complemented by a crisp white shirt.
