Natalie Anderson
Natalie Jane Anderson (born 24 October 1981) is an English actress, singer and television presenter who is known for her roles as Stella Davenport in the medical drama The Royal from 2005 to 2008 and Alicia Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2010 to 2015. She also played the role of Nessarose in the London production Wicked from May 2009 to March 2010. In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows This Morning and Loose Women on a recurring basis; Anderson also played Lexi Calder in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2021 to 2022.
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Natalie Anderson

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- Born
- 24 October 1981
- Birthplace
- Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Leeds West Academy
- Languages
- English
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Natalie Jane Anderson (born 24 October 1981) is an English actress, singer and television presenter who is known for her roles as Stella Davenport in the medical drama The Royal from 2005 to 2008 and Alicia Metcalfe in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale from 2010 to 2015. She also played the role of Nessarose in the London production Wicked from May 2009 to March 2010. In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows This Morning and Loose Women on a recurring basis; Anderson also played Lexi Calder in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks from 2021 to 2022.
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In 2021, she played the role of Maryanne Borden in Liam Neeson action thriller Memory. In 2023, Anderson took guest roles in Happy Valley and Boiling Point and appeared on stage at Hull Truck Theatre as Kayla in Anna Jordan’s two hander play Pop Music. In 2024, Anderson played Claire Walker in the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller “Fool Me Once”.
Key facts
Key facts
• Born — 24 October 1981 • Birthplace — Bradford, West Yorkshire, England • Occupation — * Actress • singer • television presenter • Years Active — 1996–present • Children — 1 • Television — * Emmerdale • The Royal • This Morning • Loose Women • Hollyoaks • Coronation Street
Early and personal life
Early and personal life
Anderson was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. She was once a Bradford Bulls cheerleader. Anderson married James Shepherd at a ceremony in Harrogate on 6 June 2008. On 1 August 2012, Anderson gave birth to their first child, a son.
Career
Career
In 2001, Anderson competed in Pop Idol; she narrowly missed out on a place in the live finals after finishing third in her group. Anderson appeared as Nurse Stella Davenport in the ITV drama series The Royal between 2005 and 2008. Then in 2008, she released an album, Return to Me. From 2009–2010, Anderson played the role of Nessarose in the West End production of Wicked at Apollo Theatre taking over the role from Caroline Keiff. Anderson joined the cast of Emmerdale in 2010 as Alicia Gallagher, Leyla Harding's (Roxy Shahidi) sister. On 24 May 2015, Anderson announced she would be not be renewing her contract for Emmerdale and would leave the soap after five years. On 9 February 2014, Anderson appeared on the ITV entertainment show, All Star Family Fortunes with her family, who were competing against Steve Redgrave and his family. On 27 September 2014, Anderson appeared in a celebrity episode of The Chase. In 2015, she began appearing on the ITV talk shows Loose Women and This Morning as a features presenter. In 2016, she launched the lifestyle brand, the Capsule; the brand focuses on fashion, beauty and wellbeing, and in 2019, its accompanying podcast The Capsule in Conversation interviewing celebrities and experts was launched. From 2017 to 2018, Anderson originated the role of Lauren in Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends The Musical which had its world premiere at Leeds Grand Theatre. From 2018 to 2019, Anderson hosted Mishaps Podcast with Jodie Prenger and Neil Hurst. In October 2021, she began appearing in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Lexi Calder. Natalie played Maryanne Borden in the Liam Neeson action feature Memory, released 29 April 2022. In 2023, Anderson took supporting roles in BBC’s Happy Valley and Boiling Point. In 2024, Anderson played Claire Walker in the Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben’s thriller Fool Me Once.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1996 — The Biz — Francesca — Main role • 2001 — Pop Idol — Herself — Contestant • 2005 — Dalziel and Pascoe — Nurse Corby — 2 episodes • 2005 — Holby City — Justine Lake — Episode: "Patience" • 2005–2008 — The Royal — Nurse Stella Davenport — Main role • 2006 — Wire In The Blood — Joanne Railton — Episode: "Time to Murder and Create" • 2009 — Freight — Ewa — Film • 2010–2015 — Emmerdale — Alicia Gallagher — Regular role; 616 episodes • 2013 — Your Face Sounds Familiar — Herself — Contestant; winner • 2015–2025 — Loose Women — Herself — Regular competition presenter • 2015–2025 — This Morning — Herself — Recurring presenter • 2021–2022 — Hollyoaks — Lexi Calder — Regular role; 30 episodes • 2022 — Memory — Maryanne Borden — Supporting role • 2024 — Fool Me Once — Claire Walker — Supporting role • 2025–present — Coronation Street — Danielle Silverton — Recurring role
Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Work — Result — Ref. Reference • 2006 — 12th National Television Awards — Most Popular Newcomer — The Royal • 2011 — British Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2011 — TV Choice Awards — Best Soap Newcomer — Emmerdale • 2011 — Inside Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2012 — British Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2012 — All About Soap Awards — Best Dressed Soap Star — Emmerdale • 2012 — Inside Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2013 — British Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2013 — Inside Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2014 — 2014 British Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2014 — Inside Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale • 2015 — 2015 British Soap Awards — Best Actress — Emmerdale • 2015 — 2015 British Soap Awards — Best Dramatic Performance — Emmerdale • 2015 — TV Choice Awards — Best Soap Actress — Emmerdale • 2015 — Inside Soap Awards — Best Actress — Emmerdale • 2015 — Inside Soap Awards — Sexiest Female — Emmerdale
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