Julie Carp, played by Kathy Cavanagh, spent seven years on the ITV soap Coronation Street between 2008 and 2015 but now she supports her two son’s as their Hollywood careers flourish
(L-R) Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Noah Jupe and Jacobi Jupe attend The BAFTA Tea(Image: Getty Images for BAFTA)
Coronation Street star Katy Cavanagh has reinvented herself as a ‘momager’ for her two sons 11 years after she left the iconic ITV soap.
Best known to soap fans as Julie Carp, she spent seven years on the soap between 2008 and 2015. Julie first appeared in April 2008 when she came to the Rovers to meet Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment), with whom she had just enjoyed a romance while on holiday in Cyprus.
After almost a year together, Julie began to get fed up with Kirk and was contemplating how to dump him when he beat her to it. Julie then had a drunken snog with Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas) but things went no further when it was revealed that Eileen’s father was also Julie’s, and Jason her nephew.
The following year she met Brian Packham (Peter Gunn), but their first date was interrupted by his wife Margaret’s arrival. Brian had led her to believe he was divorced, so Julie sent him packing. Their paths crossed again in 2011 and they fell head over heels – Brian was then divorced.
Their biggest trial came in 2012 when Julie believed she was pregnant but was actually found to have a growth on her ovaries and she went on to have a hysterectomy. In 2013, Julie decided to look into fostering children but Brian wasn’t keen, and accepted a job in Wales. When Julie found out, she refused to go with him and furiously banished him from her life.
In 2014, Julie took a shine to Dev Alahan but when he wasn’t forthcoming, she went on a date with his friend Dominic Saul. She was touched when Dev told lies about her to Dominic in a bid to scupper any romance, and fell into Dev’s arms.
In 2015 she left the soap and at the time she said: “I have decided it’s time to take a break from the cobbles and pursue other projects and opportunities. I have loved every minute in the world of Julie Carp and I’m not ruling out a return to the Street in the future. However I am looking forward to a new challenge and a pair of flat shoes.”
Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said: “Julie Carp has become a warm, wonderful and eccentric character able to raise a laugh and a tear in the same scene. Everyone at Corrie wishes Katy all the very best and hopefully as far as Julie is concerned, the cobbles haven’t seen the last of her.”
Fast forward 11 years and she has now reinvented herself as a showbiz ‘momager’ – a combination of mum and manager for her two sons Noah, 20, and Jacobi Jupe, 12.
Noah and Jacobi are set to be the toast of Hollywood thanks to their roles alongside Ms Buckley in the highly lauded Hamnet. Ms Cavanagh, 52, accompanied Jacobi to the Critics’ Choice awards and are both expected at the Golden Globes tonight, where the film, Ms Buckley and co-star Paul Mescal, are among the nominees.
The brothers’ success follows a lot of hard work from the former soap star. “She’s put everything into helping the boys have the best start in the industry,” an insider told MailOnline.
They added: “She’s put her own career on the back burner to help them realise their dreams. Obviously she’s not known in Hollywood, so it’s not like her name has particularly opened doors for them, but she’s got them into the industry and is constantly helping them.”
Here’s hoping that 2026 holds even more for Oasis.
MOMENT OF THE YEAR
POP star Katy Perry proved she was out of this world when she soared 62 miles above Earth in April.
The American singer went into space on Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket with an all-female crew, and promised that a song inspired by the trip was on its way.
Katy Perry proved she was out of this world when she soared 62 miles above Earth in AprilCredit: AFP
But critics branded her part in the mission “tone deaf” in light of the world’s economic struggles.
After both appeared in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here! in 2024, they were spotted together at a Brit Awards after-party in March – and married guitarist Danny was filmed kissing single Maura.
McFly singer Danny Jones and Love Island beauty Maura Higgins certainly had a rocky start to 2025Credit: The SunLuckily for Danny, his loyal wife, model Georgia, later forgave himCredit: Getty
Luckily for Danny, his loyal wife, model Georgia, later forgave him.
Hopefully he will be on his very best behaviour next year.
QUOTES OF THE YEAR
“I don’t know what a jacket potato is” – Kim Kardashian
“I last unloaded the dishwasher in 1997” – Robbie Williams
“I forgot how funny he was” – Noel Gallagher on brother Liam
“I didn’t have an absolute clue with these young people” – Denise Welch on stars at Charli XCX wedding
“You should think of your energy as if it’s expensive – not everyone can afford it” – Taylor Swift
“Who the f*** is Madeline?” – Lily Allen
SPLIT OF THE YEAR
LILY ALLEN proved that revenge is a dish best served cold – following her split from Stranger Things star David Harbour.
The British pop star laid bare her marriage breakdown through 14 tracks on her album West End Girl, which was released in October.
Lily Allen proved that revenge is a dish best served cold – following her split from Stranger Things star David HarbourCredit: GettyLily’s tell-all lyrics came after months of hints about her toxic split with American David last December, amid rumours she caught him cheatingCredit: Getty
Lily’s tell-all lyrics came after months of hints about her toxic split with American David last December, amid rumours she caught him cheating.
If the album is anything to go by, her West End Girl tour will be one to remember.
TOP 5 FILMS
Wicked: For Good Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy The Brutalist Sinners Snow White
TV TWIST OF THE YEAR
THE Celebrity Traitors was the year’s biggest TV show – with 12million viewers tuning in to watch Alan Carr win.
The comedian became the standout star of the series after “murdering” his best mate Paloma Faith – and having the worst poker face at the round tables.
The Celebrity Traitors was the year’s biggest TV show – with 12million viewers tuning in to watch Alan Carr winCredit: PA
Alan will be forever remembered as the best and worst Traitor in BBC history.
TOP 5 SINGLES
Man I Need, Olivia Dean XMAS, Kylie Minogue Ordinary, Alex Warren Midnight Sun, Zara Larsson IT Girl, Jade
COUPLE OF THE YEAR
TAYLOR SWIFT and Travis Kelce broke the internet in August when the announcement of their engagement scored 37million likes on Instagram.
In a joint post, US hitmaker Taylor was pictured surrounded by flowers, with her American football star boyfriend on one knee, and a cryptic caption quipped: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce broke the internet in August when the announcement of their engagement scored 37million likes on InstagramCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
The couple, below, first sparked rumour of a romance when Taylor was spotted watching a Kansas City Chiefs game in 2023.
If the engagement is anything to go by, this is going to be the wedding of the century.
TOP 5 ALBUMS
The Life Of A Showgirl, Taylor Swift
West End Girl, Lily Allen
Euro-Country, CMAT
Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter
Mayhem, Lady Gaga
UNLIKELY NEW ROMANCE
HE is Britain’s most eligible pop star – so when Harry Styles stepped out with Catwoman Zoe Kravitz in Rome in August, fans went wild.
The As It Was singer was seen walking arm-in-arm with US actress Zoe through the streets of the Italian capital.
Harry Styles stepped out with Catwoman Zoe Kravitz in Rome in AugustCredit: InstagramHarry is Britain’s most eligible pop starCredit: GettyUS actress Zoe KravitzCredit: Getty
Could we see a diamond ring in the new year?
TOP 5 TV SERIES
Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era, Disney+
The White Lotus, Series 3, Sky Atlantic
The Death Of Bunny Munro, Sky Atlantic
The Summer I Turned Pretty, Series 3, Prime Video
Adolescence, Netflix
ARIANA GETS A GRANDE HOTEL
ARIANA GRANDE seems to be planning a Wicked time during her rumoured West End stint — including a £1million hotel stay.
I hear the US singer and actress, who is tipped to star in a revival of hit musical Sunday In The Park With George, has included accommodation at the 5H Mandarin Oriental among conditions for her potentially taking the role.
Ariana Grande seems to be planning a Wicked time during her rumoured West End stint — including a £1million hotel stayCredit: GettyA source said: ‘Ariana loves London and believes that the Mandarin Oriental has the city’s best views’Credit: Handout
Penthouses at the Hyde Park hotel start from £40,000 a night.
The three-bedroom suite is almost 5,000sq ft, with a walk-in wardrobe and grandstand private terrace.
If the play runs for six weeks, Ariana’s hotel bill would run to more than £1million.
Fans believe she is set to star in a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s 1984 musical Sunday In The Park With George at London’s Barbican Centre in 2027.
If so, she would line up alongside Jonathan Bailey, who played her Wicked character Glinda’s love interest.
A source said: “Ariana wants to stay at the Mandarin when she stars in the play.
“She really appreciates her downtime when she is working on productions and is a huge fan of the hotel.
“Ariana loves London and believes that the Mandarin Oriental has the city’s best views.”
Meanwhile she is nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Wicked: For Good at the Golden Globes in January.
She will then start her The Eternal Sunshine Tour in June, in Oakland, California, to support her album of the same name.
Sounds like she deserves some five-star R&R.
GET READY FOR A HARRY NEW YEAR
HARRY STYLES has given his most telling clue yet that he is preparing for a comeback.
He put on his YouTube channel a clip from his final Love On Tour gig, in 2023 in Italy – and the post was cryptically titled, “Forever, forever”, with text declaring: “We belong together.” He is at the piano, sparkling in gold.
Harry Styles has given his most telling clue yet that he is preparing for a comebackCredit: YouTube
It comes amid rumours of a fourth solo album – and a stage return.
The former One Direction star released his last album, Harry’s House, in 2022.
