Tracy Shaw was a firm favourite on the cobbles when she played hairdresser Maxine Peacock on Coronation Street – but where is she now?
Tracy Shaw, best known for her role as Maxine Peacock in Coronation Street, was a beloved character on the soap.
She first graced our screens as hairdresser Maxine in 1995 and quickly became a fan favourite with her dramatic storylines, including an affair with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and having a baby with the local doctor while married to Ashley (Steven Arnold).
However, her time on the cobbles came to a tragic end in 2003 when she was murdered by villain Richard Hillman (Brian Capron) in a shocking scene that still resonates with fans today.
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Aside from Corrie, Tracy also dabbled in music, releasing tracks such as Ridin’ High and a cover of Lonnie Gordon’s Happenin’ All Over Again in 1998. She even won Rear of the Year in 1996.
Since leaving the soap, Tracy has kept herself busy with roles in Casualty and Doctors, and most recently starred in the 2025 musical drama, Finding My Voice, reports the Daily Star.
In her personal life, Tracy has had a few high-profile relationships, including a romance with actor and singer Darren Day. She was previously married to TV producer Robert Ashworth, but they divorced in 2001.
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She is now happily settled with childhood friend Ashley Poundall, with whom she shares two teenage sons, Louis and Luca.
Last month, Tracy celebrated her 52nd birthday and shared a stunning post on Instagram where she looked as youthful as her Corrie days. In the caption, she wrote: “Yesterday I turned 52yrs. Thank you for all your amazing messages. Grateful to be alive, love, blessings to all who l’ve met on this journey, especially all sisters and brothers I’ve met since I was 30yrs old arriving into a wonderful fellowship of 12 step program.
“Thanks to the program of recovery, fellowship, friends, holy sprit, God I’m still alive and free from Many addictions, by the grace of GOD everyday I learn more, living in steps 10/11/12 everyday, one day at a time. Love, peace and Blessings.”
Fans were quick to compliment her in the comments section. One person said: “Happy birthday @tracy.k.shaw you look as fabulous as you did as a young Maxine in Corrie.”
Another added: “Stunning you never changed.” A third chimed in: “You look absolutely stunning darling! Literally the same as when I met you 30 years ago!”
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
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