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Coronation Street actress Kate Ford looks almost unrecognisable in throwback snaps from more than a decade ago.

Tracy Barlow is everyone's favourite antagonist on Coronation Street.

Corrie fans flooded social media with support for the star when she shared her struggle, commenting on how much affection they have for "the softer Tracy".The 45-year-old mum of one opened up about the condition when she posted a selfie this week, in which she could be seen struggling to summon up enthusiasm for the camera.She confessed to her 110,000 followers: "Filming #itvcorrie this was a few weeks ago at a time that I was struggling with my #endrometriosis."Luckily got lots of support x just sending a hug out to all those struggling with similar," she continued, adding a heart emoji to her comment.Clad in her red filming coat, a glum Kate failed to crack a smile, but fans offered plenty of reassurance for her.Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue, normally seen in the womb lining, migrates to other areas, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes.It can cause agonising pain as it forms growths - and can in some cases leave sufferers infertile.Fortunately, Kate was still able to conceive her son Otis, who is now 13.Now living in Dulwich, south London, Kate has a fast-paced life commuting to the Coronation Street film set and spending long hours perfecting her lines on the soap.Sometimes the experience can be exhausting for the actress, who refers to herself on Instagram as an "endometriosis warrior".She also tweeted previously of her panic when enduring the pain in isolation during the Covid lockdowns."Endometriosis is a chronic condition that has affected me for many years and every month is a struggle," she revealed in a statement to The Mirror."As well as pain, there are also psychological symptoms."However, she reassured fans: "I’m working alongside a fabulous gynaecologist now to try to manage the

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford has revealed that she "struggled" filming scenes for the soap due to her excruciating endometriosis flare-ups.The 45 year old, who was diagnosed with the gynaecological condition in 2017, took to her Instagram platform on Friday 28 January to share a makeup-free snap of herself in a red "ITV Studio Coronation St." jacket in between takes. "Filming #itvcorrie this was a few weeks ago at a time that I was struggling with my #endrometriosis," the star, who plays the role of Tracey Barlow, on the soap began.

Coronation Street star Kate Ford has bravely spoken out about a health battle she has been facing while filming her scenes. The actress, who first appeared as Tracy Barlow in the hit ITV soap in 2002, revealed she has been "stuggling" with endometriosis.

Stacey Solomon's subtle new look has been branded 'stunning' by fans and it didn't break the bank to create.

Coronation Street star Kate Ford has shared an insight into filming as she battles a painful illness on set.

We know and love (or sometimes love to hate!) their characters on screen, but now it’s time to discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets from our favourite soap stars. In our exclusive interview, Soap Stars Coming Clean, OK! 's finding out all the juicy gossip about what happens when the cameras stop rolling, as well as the actors’ favourite memories with their co-stars so far. We recently caught up with Coronation Street actress, Elle Mulvaney, who plays Amy Barlow, to talk about how the younger cast are all best friends, fond memories of working with late soap legend Anne Kirkbride, and what she said to the Queen when HRH was a guest of honour on the Street.

Coronation Street stars Jack James and Elle Mulvaney were spotted grabbing coffee together as they took a break from filming the ITV soap. Jack, 25, who plays Jacob Hay, and Elle, 19, who plays Amy Barlow, dressed casually as took a break from their roles and went for a walk.The pair dressed down in jeans and warm winter coats as they chatted and looked happy to be getting a break from their busy schedules. Jack and Elle may be friends off-screen, but their on-screen relationship has proved a shock for some of those on the cobbles.

Coronation Street fans went wild as soap stars Kate Ford and Shobna Gulati had a sweet reunion at The Ivy Chelsea Garden, London, on Sunday. Kate, 44, who plays the iconic Tracy Barlow, took to Instagram to share a radiant selfie with Shobna, 55, who used to play the legendary Sunita Alahan before the character was tragically killed off the cobbles in 2013.The soap star penned: "Catching up with my beautiful friend @shobnagulati xxxx," to which she replied with: "Best best catch up love you Kate we laugh and laugh and cry and laugh xxx I love you." Kate's 106K followers were quick to react to the snap as they commented on how much they miss Shobna as Sunita on the cobbles and that they wish she could make a return.

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Samia Longchambon was showered with compliments from her Corrie co-stas when she shared a stunning photo of herself and her husband.

Coronation Street favourite Kate Ford is known for her brunette locks. But Kate, 44, who plays bad girl Tracy Barlow on the ITV soap, has wowed fans with a bold new look.

Kate Ford has wowed her fans after transforming her look with a new hair do.

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford, who plays Tracy Barlow on the hit soap, has spoken out about auditions where she was asked to ditch her robe.

Sarah Harding has looked back on her time acting alongside Kate Ford on Coronation Street where she played the role of Robert Preston’s wife Joni.The Girls Aloud star, 39, opened up on the time she was on the cobbles, saying it was “hard” for her to get into her stride as a short-term character. Sarah, who revealed she has no chance of becoming a mum after undergoing chemotherapy for her breast cancer, joined the soap back in July 2015 where she appeared in four episodes across two months.

If it feels like Shobna Gulati has been less visible on TV lately, despite a recent stint in Doctor Who, it’s because she’s been busy with theatre work for three years.The former Coronation Street favourite also nursed her mother Asha through dementia from 2016 to last November, when she died aged 79. Now, Shobna’s written a deeply personal memoir about her life and her mother’s illness.

Tracy Barlow has appeared on Coronation Street since 2002. We have watched her light up our screens, as one of the main antagonists, with storylines involving drugs, murder and many a feud.

Coronation Street cast favourite Kate Ford, 43, has begged fans to ask for her permission before taking a photo or video of her.The Tracy Barlow star explained in an emotional Twitter post that she finds it “difficult to cope” when she spots people filming and snapping pictures of her without her prior knowledge.In view of her 142,000 followers, Kate wrote: "Please please can people ask to take a photo or video of me please, I find it so difficult to cope with when people do this without asking."I always oblige when asked x."Kate’s candid message about the situation prompted kind words and support from both fans and celebrities.RuPaul's Drag Race star Baga Chipz replied: "We met on the tube once! I had to come over and ask! As I’m a huge

Coronation Street star Kate Ford has begged fans to ask for her thumbs up when snapping a photo of her.

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford has played Tracey Barlow on the hit ITV soap since 2002.The Salford-born star has lit up our screens as one of the main antagonists, with storylines involving drugs, murder and many a feud, but in reality her home life is far more relaxed. Kate lives in a lavish house in the affluent area of Dulwich, south London with her 12-year-old son Otis, whom she had with her TV producer ex-husband Jon Connerty.