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Coronation Street fans were taken aback when actress Tina O’Brien revealed her real age on social media. O’Brien, who plays the beloved character Sarah Platt on the long-running soap opera, shocked fans when she shared her birth date and age on Instagram. The revelation has left fans in disbelief as they struggle to come to terms with the fact that their favourite actress is older than they thought. With decades of experience under her belt, we take a look at how O’Brien has become a household name in the UK and beyond.


Tina O’Brien is a well-known actress who has been a regular on the much-loved British television soap opera Coronation Street since 1999. Fans of the soap were left stunned by the news that the actress will turn 40 in August of this year, as she looks incredibly youthful for her age. Alongside sharing some new headshots of herself on Instagram to mark her milestone birthday, Tina reflected on how much she has changed since joining the cast of the popular television show over two decades ago.

Despite being just 16 when she first appeared on Coronation Street, Tina has played the character of Sarah Platt since then, becoming a firm fan favourite. Nonetheless, she admits that she’s unlikely to stay in the role for as long as some of her veteran co-stars. Speaking to MailOnline recently, O’Brien said: “It’s weird because I never did see myself being on Coronation Street for this long, I love it, but I can’t see it being forever.”

Although she loves her job, Tina revealed that she daydreams of playing different kinds of roles, especially in period dramas like the Netflix hit series, The Crown. “I have a real love for period dramas. When I left the show, I did The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister. I love period dramas so for me that’s my heart. I’d dye my hair brown, I’d cut it off, I just want to be in a corset. Stick me in a period drama and I’ll be happy. I started watching The Crown recently from the beginning and I love it.”

With her willingness to change her appearance for her next part, cutting and dying her hair, Tina is excited to take on new challenges as an actress. She admits that in real life, she looks after herself by eating healthily and exercising, but insists that there’s no secret to her youthful appearance.

Despite Tina’s self-professed love of period dramas, she has plenty of fans who love seeing her on Coronation Street, and who can’t believe that she’s turning 40. Many of them took to social media to express their surprise, with one fan commenting: “Tina you don’t look 40 at all you look so young,” and another exclaiming: “Omg 40 you look 25 !!! Seriously.”

Tina herself seems to be taking her milestone birthday in her stride, focusing on the positive aspects of growing older, such as her continued success as an actress and the love and support of her family and friends. Her presence in the entertainment industry and her aspirational attitude toward her career can serve as an inspiration to women of all ages to follow their dreams and to never be afraid to take on new challenges.


In conclusion, Tina O’Brien’s revelation about her real age has certainly caused a stir amongst fans of Coronation Street. Her youthful appearance and enigmatic smile have kept viewers guessing all these years, and it’s fascinating to know the truth behind her age-defying looks. Regardless of her age, Tina continues to captivate audiences with her incredible talent and unmissable performances as Sarah Platt. As we bid farewell to this article, we can only hope to see more of Tina on our screens for years to come.