"I was proud of playing loveable Hayley, as the press were absolutely awful about those issues. As a cisgender person, I wouldn't be able to play that part now, so it's kind of good that I left when I did."
"There are so many good trans actors now. But I'm proud that I played that part."
Julie Hesmondhalgh is recognized for her role as Hayley Cropper, the first permanent transgender character in a UK soap, Coronation Street. She portrayed Hayley from 1998 to 2014, earning multiple awards. Hesmondhalgh will return for the second series of Celebrity Traitors. Reflecting on her past role, she expressed pride in her portrayal, acknowledging the challenges faced by the trans community and the importance of representation. She noted the emergence of talented trans actors today, emphasizing her pride in having played Hayley during a pivotal time.
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