Stephanie Davis (actress)

Stephanie Ann Davis (born 8 March 1993) is an English actress. She began her career with small roles in British television series, and in 2010, she competed in the BBC talent-search Over the Rainbow. She was then cast in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, portraying the role of Sinead O'Connor from September 2010 to September 2019. In 2016, she was the runner-up in the seventeenth series of Celebrity Big Brother.

Stephanie Davis
Davis in 2019
Born
Stephanie Ann Davis

(1993-03-08) 8 March 1993
Prescot, Merseyside, England
OccupationActress
Years active2005–present
TelevisionOver The Rainbow
Hollyoaks
Celebrity Big Brother
Children1

Career

Davis began her career playing the role of Gretl von Trapp in the Liverpool Empire Theatre's production of The Sound of Music when she was eight years old. Two years later, she played the title role in the theatre's production of Annie and later as Little Nell in Her Benny.[1]

Davis' television career began with guest roles in Holby City, Doctors, Parents of the Band and the television movie The Outsiders.[2] In 2010, Davis took part in Over the Rainbow, which was a talent show searching for an actress to play Dorothy Gale in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of Oz. She advanced to the seventh episode where she was voted off following a sing-off against Stephanie Fearon.[2]

Following her appearance in Over the Rainbow, Davis went on to be cast as Sinead O'Connor in Hollyoaks and made her on-screen debut on 1 September 2010.[3][4] On 16 July 2015, it was announced Davis' contract had been terminated.[5] Her agent confirmed that she was fired from the job because she arrived on-set "unfit for work".[6] In May 2018, Davis announced that she would be returning to Hollyoaks as Sinead, nearly three years after her sacking.[7]

In November 2015, Davis signed up to appear on the fifteenth series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!. She had to cancel her appearance because of a potentially fatal nut allergy.[8] In January 2016, Davis appeared on the seventeenth series of Celebrity Big Brother as a contestant, eventually finishing the series as runner-up.[9]

On 21 February 2020, Davis released a single titled "Lights Out".[10]

Personal life

Davis grew up in Liverpool and attended the De La Salle School in St Helens.[1] She is the daughter of Pauline and Roy Davis and has two younger brothers, Keelan and Jordan.[11]

Davis had a widely publicised and tumultuous relationship with reality television personality Jeremy McConnell.[12] In January 2017, Davis gave birth their son named Caben Albi.[13] After their relationship ended, McConnell was found guilty of assaulting Davis.[14] In 2018, Davis had a relationship with her Hollyoaks colleague Owen Warner.[15]

Davis has spoken openly about her mental health issues and depression. She has stated that she is an alcoholic and spent time in rehab.[12][16] In November 2019, Davis revealed that she was diagnosed with high-functioning autism.[17] In 2019, Davis suffered a mental health relapse and attempted to commit suicide. She later discussed the incident when she started vlogging to help others.[18]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2005 Only in Whispers Jess Short film
2006 The Outsiders Caitlin Television movie
2007 Holby City Macy Gardiner Guest role
2008 Doctors Lisa Lebbon Guest role
2009 Parents of the Band Laura Guest role
2010–2015, 2018–2019 Hollyoaks Sinead O'Connor Regular role
2012 Hollyoaks Later
2016 Celebrity Big Brother 17 Herself 2nd Place

References
  1. Laura Shack (7 April 2010). "St Helens schoolgirl Stephanie Davis in the running for Lloyd-Webber's West End musical". St Helens Star. (Newsquest). Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  2. "Stephanie". BBC Online. Archived from the original on 29 September 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  3. Gripper, Ann (16 June 2010). "Hollyoaks sign up failed Over the Rainbow Dorothy Stephanie Davis". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). Archived from the original on 25 August 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
  4. "Episodes: 30 August – 03 September". E4. Archived from the original on 1 October 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2010.
  5. Kilkelly, Daniel (16 July 2015). "Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis axed from Sinead role as show bosses terminate her contract". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Archived from the original on 17 July 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  6. Bourne, Dianne (17 July 2015). "Why Stephanie Davis was axed from Hollyoaks: She turned up drunk to work". Manchester Evening News. (Reach plc). Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  7. Boulton, Jessica (21 May 2018). "Stephanie Davis returns to Hollyoaks as Sinead as she's given 'fresh start'". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc).
  8. Corner, Natalie (6 November 2015). "Former Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis quits I'm a Celebrity over fatal nut allergy". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  9. "Celebrity Big Brother 2016: Stephanie Davis is the runner-up – and she's in love". The Press. (Newsquest). 6 February 2016. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  10. "Lights Out - Single by Stephanie Davis". Apple Music. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  11. Miles, Tina (22 January 2016). "Stephanie Davis' mum: 'We've got to support her – she's our daughter'". Liverpool Echo. (Reach plc). Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  12. Fitzpatrick, Katie (8 October 2018). "Stephanie Davis on alcohol addiction and depression... and how her son saved her life". Manchester Evening News. (Reach plc). Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  13. "Ex-Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis gives birth to baby boy". ITV. 13 January 2016. Archived from the original on 15 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  14. Barlow, Eleanor (7 August 2017). "Jeremy McConnell found guilty of attack on ex-girlfriend Stephanie Davis 'that made her fear for life'". The Independent. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  15. "Stephanie Davis confirms romance with Hollyoaks' Owen Warner: 'We're very happy'". Daily Mirror. (Reach plc). 15 December 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2018.
  16. Rodger, James (29 January 2019). "Stephanie Davis drank three bottles of wine every morning amid alcohol addiction battle". Birmingham Mail. (Reach plc). Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  17. Seddon, Dan (19 November 2019). "Hollyoaks star opens up about high-functioning autism diagnosis". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK).
  18. Fitzpatrick, Katie (8 February 2020). "'I kept saying I just want to die' - Stephanie Davis reveals she tried to take her own life in a raw Instagram post". Manchester Evening News. Reach plc. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
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