Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has been supported by her co-stars after making a huge career announcement.
Known for playing Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap, Sue will be seen jetting off to Thailand in forthcoming episodes. For the Loose Women personality is taking a break from the show to star as Mother Superior in the Sister Act the Musical theatre production.
The musical had a successful run at Manchester Palace Theatre earlier this year, where Sue, 60, was cheered on by her Corrie colleagues. While balancing her commitments with the hit musical and other projects, she has also unveiled another new undertaking away from the show – her first book, titled A Work In Progress.
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Sue shared the news on Instagram, letting fans know that the book is currently available for pre-order. In a promo video together with Bloomsbury Publishing, she stated: “It’s about my journey about my struggles with all of those things, especially overthinking and worrying and panicking about things. I just wanted to get on here and share it with you.”
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The book zeroes in on the all-too-familiar mental health battles. The social media announcement shared its synopsis: “Are you a chronic overthinker, do you have anxiety, or suffer from self-doubt? Sue Cleaver has been there, done that, and is still learning from it.
“In A Work in Progress, Cleaver shares her experiences and life stories, reflects on how they made her feel and what she learned, and offers advice and wisdom for others who find themselves in similar situations,” reports OK!
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Highlighting her path to self-empowerment at the age of 60, the post further added: “Training as a therapist was only the start of her journey of self-discovery and at sixty she feels more empowered to live life to the full than ever before.”
Discussing her blossoming self-assurance, Sue remarked: “It’s only now that I’m beginning to find my voice. I’m also aware that there is plenty for me to learn. I’m still a work in progress, but for the first time in my life, I have reached a point where I’m no longer hiding, and that feels good.”
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Sue’s fans rushed to show their love, with soap star Liam McCheyne dropping a string of clapping emojis. Voice talent Kate Harbour chimed in: “I’m buying and taking several leaves out of it n no mistake. So proud and happy for you Sue.”
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