Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver, known for playing Eileen Grimshaw, has revealed how she met her birth mum thanks to a connection with a co-star.

Adopted Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver found her birth mother through an uncanny coincidence with a co-star - which led her to uncover a secret link with Helen Worth. Even Eileen Grimshaw doesn't have this

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has opened up about her tragic teenage years and the difficult experiences she went through before finding fame on the cobbles

Coronation Street actress Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on the soap, lost three stone during her weight loss journey

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street, was adopted at 10 days old - and then discovered her birth mum was married to one of her co-stars

Coronation Street actress Lisa George has shared her excitement after trying out something for the first time since quitting the ITV soap after 13 years

Former Coronation Street actress Lisa George, who played Beth Tinker, has excitedly shared an update with fans following her exit from the ITV soap after 13 years