Inside Corrie Star Jonathan Howard’s Real-Life Love Story with American Actress Elodie Yung
From Weatherfield Chaos to Real-Life Calm
On Coronation Street, Carl Webster has wasted no time turning heads and creating chaos since arriving in Weatherfield. Portrayed by Jonathan Howard, Carl has stirred up trouble with dodgy MOTs, shady schemes against his sister Debbie, and even a steamy affair with his brother Kevin’s wife, Abi. Now living with Abi, Carl is firmly entrenched in Corrie drama.
But off-screen, actor Jonathan Howard lives a far more grounded — and romantic — life. Behind the scenes, he’s married to international actress Elodie Yung, and their love story is as cinematic as anything on TV.
A Pandemic Wedding with Long-Distance Hearts
Jonathan and Elodie met in the United States after he relocated there post-drama school. Their connection flourished quickly, and in 2018, the couple welcomed their daughter, Minavann. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, they decided to tie the knot in a lockdown ceremony full of heart.
Elodie revealed in an interview, “Jonny had his mom on his phone, and I had my mom on mine… they were all dressed up! It was fun, even in lockdown.” Their pandemic wedding was intimate, family-filled (virtually), and true to the couple’s warm and private lifestyle.
Elodie, known for starring in Daredevil, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and The Cleaning Lady, remains based in the U.S., which presents emotional challenges for the family.
A Father Torn Between Career and Family
While Carl Webster is busy chasing power and passion on Corrie, Jonathan Howard is navigating the emotional cost of working far from his wife and daughter. In a heartfelt appearance on Loose Women, the actor opened up about the “heartbreak” of separation.
“The hardest part of this job is the heartbreak I feel not being with my daughter every day,” he shared. Still, he makes it work. His daughter enjoys extended stays in the UK during holidays, often at his mother’s home — just an hour from the Coronation Street set.
“At weekends, I go home and stay in my childhood bedroom, which is strange at 40! Thankfully, my mum’s decorated,” he joked.
Elodie’s Surprise Visit Melts Fans’ Hearts
In June 2025, Elodie Yung gave fans a delightful surprise when she posted on Instagram from Manchester, revealing a spontaneous trip to see her husband on set. Her Stories included a smiling selfie with Jonathan and the caption: “Visited @mrjonathanhoward on set @coronationstreet.”
The couple’s quiet but enduring relationship is a refreshing contrast to the turmoil Carl creates on screen. As Corrie fans love to watch Carl’s every move, many are equally enchanted by the genuine love story playing out behind the scenes.
Could Carl Webster ever find a love as grounded as Jonathan Howard’s real-life romance? Or will chaos always follow him in Weatherfield?