Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson Shares Heartfelt Birthday Tribute to Wife Emma as She Prepares New Adventure
Simon Gregson, best known for playing the iconic Steve McDonald on Coronation Street for more than 30 years, has shared a touching update about his family life. Away from the cobbles, the actor is celebrating his wife Emma’s birthday while also supporting her as she moves on from one chapter of her career to the next.
A Birthday Message Full of Love
Simon marked Emma’s special day with a sweet Instagram post. Sharing a smiling selfie of the pair, he wrote:
“Happy birthday to the most beautiful girl ever, period, full stop, no come backs ❤️.”
The post quickly attracted hundreds of comments from fans and co-stars. Sally Carman (Abi Webster) replied: “She’s a beauty, no doubt about it.” Former Corrie star Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) also sent her best wishes, while one fan joked: “Cassie’s gonna be fuming with this,” referencing Steve McDonald’s on-screen romance with Cassie Plummer.
A Strong Partnership Off-Screen
Simon and Emma married in 2010 and share three children—Alfie, Henry, and Teddy. Unlike Steve’s chaotic love life on Corrie, Simon’s real-world romance has stood the test of time.
Emma, a former Hollyoaks actress, fulfilled a lifelong dream in 2022 when she opened Morley Tearooms near Wilmslow. The café quickly became a hit, winning two Good Food Awards and drawing queues of fans eager to sample her cakes. Simon was often spotted showing his support at the tearoom.
Saying Goodbye to the Tearooms
Earlier this year, Emma confirmed she was stepping away from Morley Tearooms after two and a half years. In June, she shared an emotional statement on the café’s Facebook page.
“So, it’s true… my time at the tea rooms has unfortunately come to an end,” she wrote. “I decided to leave due to the new lease not suiting my requirements. It was verbally agreed that I stay until the end of summer.”
She went on to thank customers for their loyalty and kindness. “It’s been extremely humbling and heartwarming to have the support from all of you. You have no idea what it has meant to me.”
Looking Ahead to a “Bigger and Better” Future
Emma assured fans that her story doesn’t end here. She revealed she already has plans for her next venture, which will be “bigger and better and just down the road.”
“This is not the end, and this certainly isn’t goodbye,” she promised. “I hope you’ll all follow me onto this next exciting project, which I’ll update you all on soon.”