Suranne Jones is currently appearing in new BBC One crime drama Vigil.
One of the country’s best-known and best-loved actresses, 42-year-old Suranne has become a household name.
But how did she become famous and is she married?
How Vigil star Suranne Jones almost ended up in Emmerdale…
Suranne burst onto the scene when she appeared in Coronation Street as Karen McDonald from 2000 to 2004.
However, things could have been so different.
She auditioned for the role of Charity Dingle in Emmerdale.
And, while she got down to the final four, the part was eventually given to Emma Atkins.
But that didn’t stop Suranne. Following her departure from Corrie, she starred in Vincent, Scott & Bailey, The Crimson Field and Doctor Foster.
She also stars in BBC One period drama, Gentleman Jack.
Why was Doctor Foster cancelled?
One of Suranne’s biggest hits was BBC one domestic thriller, Doctor Foster.
After two series of the drama, which also starred Bertie Carvel and Jodie Comer, creator Mike Bartlett pulled the plug.
In an interview with Radio Times, he said: “
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