Soap operas are known for their dramatic and sometimes scandalous romances, but love doesn't always stay on the script. Many small-screen actors have found love with their co-stars when the cameras stop rolling. This week, Emmerdale newcomer Beth Cordingly revealed her love for an iconic actor from the same soap. Let's take a look at some other soap couples who found real love both on and off screen.
Laura Norton and Mark Jordan
Laura Norton, who plays Kerry on Emmerdale, met Mark Jordan, who played Daz, when he joined the soap in 2014. They got engaged in 2018 and have two children together.
Jeff Hordley and Zoe Henry
Emmerdale favorites Jeff (Cain Dingle) and Zoe (Rhona Goskirk) met in drama college in 1994 and have been together ever since. They have two children and share a love of gardening.
Joe Duttine and Sally Carman
Coronation Street stars Joe Duttine and Sally Carman are married after meeting on the soap in 2017. They got engaged during lockdown and plan to tie the knot in July 2022.
Chris Gascoyne and Caroline Harding
Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) and Caroline Harding met in 2002 and got married in 2002. Caroline has played different roles in rival soap Emmerdale.
Rory Douglas Speed and Nadine Mulkerrin
Hollyoaks stars Rory Douglas Speed and Nadine Mulkerrin got engaged in 2018 and have two kids together. They enjoyed a luxurious break in Portugal last year.
Lesley Dunlop and Chris Chittell
Lesley Dunlop and Chris Chittell, who play Brenda Hope and Eric Pollard on Emmerdale, fell in love before their characters did on screen. They got married in 2016.
Antony Cotton and Peter Eccleston
Coronation Street's Antony Cotton has been with partner Peter Eccleston since 2005. They exchanged rings in 2010 but have not yet married.
Jane Danson and Robert Beck
Coronation Street's Jane Danson is married to former Brookside star Robert Beck. They met at the British Soap Awards in 1999 and have two children together.
Sophie Austen and Shayne Ward
Ex-Corrie star Shayne Ward and former Hollyoaks villain Sophie Austen have two children together. They had to postpone their wedding due to the pandemic.
Amy-Leigh Hickman and Shaheen Jafargholi
EastEnders stars Amy-Leigh Hickman and Shaheen Jafargholi met on the soap in 2016. They were one of the youngest real-life soap couples and are still going strong.
