- Has two children with husband Jeff Hordley; daughter Violet Ava (b. November 2004) and son Stan (b. April 21, 2008).
- Delivered her children Violet and Stan naturally at home in a water birth.
- Her Emmerdale Farm (1972) character Rhona Goskirk became the 23rd woman on the soap opera to give birth. Rhona had a son Leo (played by Theo Tasker), born on 31 May 2011.
- She gained a BA (Hons) Theatre Arts (Acting) degree in 1997 from Manchester Metropolitan University School of Television & Theatre. She met her husband Jeff at drama school in 1994.
- She scooped the Manchester Evening News `Best Actress in a leading role' title in the Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre's production of "Pygmalion" for Eliza Doolittle, a hit in February 2002.
- Worked as a care worker whilst training to become an actress.
- Served as bridesmaid to her Emmerdale Farm (1972) co-star Charley Webb at her wedding to Matthew Wolfenden on February 10, 2018.
- Became pregnant by husband Jeff Hordley circa 2005-2007 following the birth of their daughter Violet, but she suffered a miscarriage.
- Best friends with Graeme Hawley.
- Daughter of Graham (b. 1949) and Marilyn (née Marpole) Carter (b. 1949).
- Has an older brother, Ashley Carter (b. 1971).
- Maternal granddaughter of Frederick (1917-1987) and Kathleen (née Sawkins) Marpole (b. 1924).
- Paternal granddaughter of Henry and Violet (née Frasle) Carter (1916-1996).
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