Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall Shares Emotional Moment as Daughter Turns 12
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, best known for his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs, marked a heartfelt milestone this week as his daughter, Sienna, celebrated her 12th birthday. Halsall, who has been a familiar face on screens since 1998, shared touching memories on social media, giving fans a glimpse into his proud fatherhood moments.
Reflecting on a Life-Changing Moment
Alan posted a throwback Instagram Story showing the first moment he held baby Sienna in his arms, captioning it:
“12 years ago today, this precious moment was captured and it feels like just yesterday. Time flies, but my love for you only grows deeper. Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Sienna! #BirthdayGirl.”
He continued with a heartfelt note:
“From the moment I first held you, I knew my life had changed forever. You’ll always be my little baby, but now I see you becoming such a beautiful, strong, and kind young lady. You’re growing up so fast, and my heart is so proud of you. Happy 12th birthday my princess, love always, Daddy.”
The posts were accompanied by adorable photos showing Sienna then and now, as well as playful birthday celebrations featuring inflatable balloons and badges highlighting her milestone age.
Birthday Celebrations and New Beginnings
To mark the occasion, Sienna enjoyed a shopping trip with a group of friends, and Alan captured the fun moments for social media. Fans also noted that this week coincided with her first day of high school. Reflecting on this milestone, Alan shared another touching photo, writing:
“It feels like just yesterday when I watched you take your first tiny steps.”
Family and Personal Life
Alan shares Sienna with his ex-wife and former co-star, Lucy-Jo Hudson. The couple married in 2009 and separated in 2018 after nearly a decade together. Earlier this year, Alan went public with his new girlfriend, Ellie Dolan, a human resources coordinator. The couple recently attended the wedding of Jack P. Shepherd and partner Hanni in July.
On-Screen Role
Fans of Coronation Street have also seen Alan’s character, Tyrone Dobbs, involved in some emotional storylines. Most recently, Tyrone has been part of Kevin Webster’s cancer narrative, offering reassurance and support to Abi Webster as viewers watched the character navigate the family drama.
From heartfelt fatherhood moments to dramatic storylines on-screen, Alan Halsall continues to balance life in front of the camera with meaningful personal milestones, sharing glimpses of both with his loyal fanbase.