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Lindsey Coulson’s Romantic Journey – From First Marriage to Love with EE Star’s Brother

Lindsey Coulson makes her return to television tonight, February 18, 2025, as the new headteacher Dame Stella Drake in the BBC series Waterloo Road. Known for her iconic role as Carol Jackson in EastEnders from 1993 to 2015, the actress has navigated quite an eventful love life beyond the screen. Let’s delve into her past relationships and current marriage.

Coulson’s first marriage to showbiz agent Philip Chard lasted from 1989 until their split in 1996. Together, they welcomed a daughter named Grace. However, infidelity rumors arose during their marriage, particularly surrounding allegations that Lindsey had an affair with her EastEnders co-star Michael French, who portrayed her on-screen partner David Wicks. Lindsey has consistently denied these claims, asserting that their close friendship was mischaracterized.

In a statement made in 1998, she addressed the persistent rumors, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation: “Because our characters had an affair, they tried to make it a real-life one and that was nonsense. Apparently, two people of the opposite sex can’t go out together without it being an affair.” Lindsey firmly maintained that her relationship with Michael was strictly platonic.

After her first marriage, Lindsey found love again with Harry Harris, brother of fellow EastEnders star Patsy Palmer. Their romance blossomed amid the swirl of gossip surrounding her previous relationship, but Lindsey learned to cope with the tabloid frenzy. “Like everyone else in EastEnders, I had to get used to seeing stories about me in the papers every other weekend,” she shared, recalling how they often read about their relationship in the media.

The couple wed in 2002 and welcomed a daughter named Molly. Reflecting on her 23-year marriage to Harry, Lindsey expressed her deep affection: “I think I love him more now than I did when I met him. Just in terms of having grown really well together.”

Patsy Palmer has likewise spoken fondly of her relationship with Lindsey, highlighting their strong bond forged through years of working together as mother and daughter on EastEnders. “Lindsey is lovely. We know each other so well. But I think we probably would even if we weren’t related,” she commented on their unique connection.

Tune in to see Lindsey in Waterloo Road, airing weekly on BBC One on Tuesdays at 9 PM.