Nicola Stephenson Biography: Husband, Age, Kids, Height, Net Worth, Parents, TV Shows

Nicola Stephenson is an English actress recognised for her extensive work in British television and theatre. She first rose to prominence as Margaret Clemence in the Channel 4 soap Brookside, where her on-screen kiss with Anna Friel marked a landmark moment as the first pre-watershed lesbian kiss on British television.

She later played Julie Fitzjohn in Holby City, Allie Westbrook in Waterloo Road, and Tess Harris in Emmerdale, while also appearing in stage productions including War Horse in the West End.

Nicola Stephenson
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Name:	Nicola Stephenson
Born:	5 July 1971 (age 55 years old)
Place of Birth:	Oldham, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality:	British
Height:	1.60 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson
Spouse:	Paul Stephenson (m. 2012)
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Esmé Rose, Iris Lily
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$1 million–2 million

Early Life and Education

Nicola Stephenson was born on July 5, 1971, in Oldham, Lancashire, England, to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson. She is an only child.

She attended North Chadderton School for her secondary education. She is of English origin, and her religion is Christianity.

Career

Nicola Stephenson began her acting career as a teenager with early appearances including a role in Coronation Street in 1988. She achieved national recognition in 1990 when she joined the cast of Channel 4’s Brookside as Margaret Clemence.

Her storyline with Anna Friel‘s Beth Jordache, culminating in the first lesbian kiss broadcast before the watershed on British television in 1994, became a cultural landmark and was later featured in the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony. The role established her as a versatile performer capable of handling sensitive and groundbreaking material.

She continued to build a strong television presence throughout the late 1990s and 2000s. From 1999 to 2001 she played nurse Julie Fitzjohn in Holby City, appearing in dozens of episodes.

Other notable series roles followed, including Suzie Davidson in Clocking Off, Jackie Armstrong in the Christmas Lights trilogy, Sarah Williams in The Chase, and Louise in Homefront. In 2014 she joined Waterloo Road as art teacher Allie Westbrook, and from 2015 to 2016 she played Tess Harris in Emmerdale.

Parallel to her screen work she appeared on stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and in the West End production of War Horse.

In more recent years Stephenson has maintained a steady output across drama and children’s television. Credits include The Worst Witch, The Long Shadow, Maternal, The Walk-In, and appearances in series such as London Kills and The Good Ship Murder. She continues to balance television roles with theatre, including recent stage work, remaining a familiar and respected presence in British acting.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @officialnicstep

Personal Life

Nicola Stephenson is married to artist Paul Stephenson, whom she wed in 2012. The couple has two daughters, Esmé Rose and Iris Lily.

She previously had an eight-year relationship with actor Kieran O’Brien that ended in 1999.

Filmography

• The Rainbow (1989)
• Christmas Lights (2004)
• The Walk (2005)
• Clash of the Santas (2008)
• Clocking Off (2000–2003)
• Holby City (1999–2001)
• The Chase (2006–2007)
• Waterloo Road (2014)
• Emmerdale (2015–2016)
• The Worst Witch (2017–2020)

Net Worth

Nicola Stephenson has an estimated net worth of approximately $1–2 million, accumulated through a long career in British television soaps and dramas, stage performances including the West End, and ongoing work in both screen and theatre productions.

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