ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 Are Jodie and Shona stars Olivia Frances Brown and Julia Goulding related in real-life? That Coronation Street speculation cleared up! They look so alike Julia Goulding Olivia Frances Brown Shona Platt Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 Shona and Jodie are sisters in Coronation Street, but is there a real-life link between actresses Julia and Olivia? It was revealed last week that Jodie is Shona’s sibling, with both happening to be involved in the same Corriedale car accident. What are the chances?! Of course though, even before Jodie’s identity was officially confirmed, viewers suspected that she was a relative of Shona’s due to their uncanny resemblance to each other. But, does this mean that the actresses behind them are related in real-life too? Jodie and Shona are half-sisters on screen (Credit: ITV) Jodie and Shona are sisters in Coronation Street Jodie first appeared during the Corriedale crossover, being seen tied up in the back of a van driven by Emmerdale’s Graham Foster. Yes, ‘dead’ Graham Foster. She then broke free and started running through the woods before making it safely to the hospital. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Spotting Shona also at the hospital (and in labour), Jodie couldn’t help but soon introduce herself once more and pick up on the huge coincidence that had placed them in the same accident. Deeming it fate, Jodie is now staying at the Platts’ house. David spotted her suffering a panic attack and realised she had no place to stay. Not wanting to see Shona’s sister live on the streets, David invited her in and prepared to explain it all to Shona later on. In scenes to come, Shona will question how Jodie got the bruises on her wrists. Jodie then tells her that she was in an abusive relationship. But, is she telling the full truth? There’s no real-life connection (Credit: ITV) Are Jodie and Shona stars related in real-life? Coronation Street newcomer Olivia Frances Brown and fan-favourite Julia Goulding look very similar to each other. The brunettes have been causing a stir amongst Corrie fans who are desperate to know whether they’re related in real-life as well as in the world of Weatherfield. However, it turns out, it is all just really good casting on Corrie’s part because the stars have no real-life relation to each other. Well, there we have it! They could’ve fooled us! Read more: Coronation Street fan theory predicts Todd will murder Theo – and George will help him dispose of body Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 14 2026 Next Story
