A life in the spotlight
Born in London and a Manchester University drama alum, 62-year-old actor Amelia Bullmore has been a constant on our screens since the 90s. From her stint on Coronation Street to writing and starring in Scott & Bailey and Riot Women, she’s lowkey had a career that lives rent-free in our cultural history. She’s currently gearing up to star in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad at the York Theatre Royal, running from October 10 to 31.
The deep dive
When we caught up with Bullmore, she kept it 100 on the realities of life. Her most embarrassing moment? Being caught gossiping, only for the tea to get back to the person she was talking about—we’ve all been there, and the vibes were definitely off. She also admitted her biggest disappointment wasn't a project, but the London Eye, which she thought would be high-speed and open-air.
On the romance front, she’s still married to fellow actor Paul Higgins, whom she met back in 1992 during a production of Romeo and Juliet. Real talk: they weren't the leads, so the romance didn't start with any main character energy. In fact, she noted they had both the "best and worst" kisses of her life on the same night. As for her celebrity crush? It’s retired footballer Alan Shearer, and her husband is so supportive he actually alerts her when Shearer pops up on the TV. Iconic behavior.
Why it matters
Amelia Bullmore’s candid outlook reminds us that even for legendary actors, life is just a collection of awkward moments, humble goals, and evolving passions. It’s giving relatability, and we are here for it.
