Fans of the iconic ITV soap Coronation Street might be surprised to learn that one of its former stars is the mother of two highly successful Hollywood actors. Katy Cavanagh, best known for playing the role of Julie Carp on the Weatherfield cobbles, is the proud mum to rising film stars Noah and Jacobi Jupe.
From the Cobbles to Hollywood Royalty
Katy Cavanagh graced Coronation Street for seven years between 2008 and 2015, becoming a familiar face as Julie Carp. She made a brief return to the soap in 2025 for a poignant storyline involving Sue Cleaver's character, Eileen Grimshaw, which saw Julie reveal a cancer diagnosis before departing. Beyond the Street, Katy's acting credits include notable roles in The Cops, The Bill, and Murder on the Blackpool Express.
However, the acting talent in the Cavanagh-Jupe household doesn't stop with her. She and her producer husband, Chris Jupe, have three children, including two sons who are making significant waves in the film industry. The family's deep roots in entertainment were highlighted by Noah Jupe in an interview with Variety, where he stated, "We're a very film family. We're very savvy in terms of the industry."
The Jupe Brothers' Impressive Film Careers
Both brothers recently starred in the acclaimed 2025 film Hamnet, sharing the screen with stars like Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, and Joe Alwyn. In the production, the younger brother, 12-year-old Jacobi, played the titular role of Hamnet Shakespeare, the son of William and Agnes. Meanwhile, his older brother, 20-year-old Noah, took on the iconic role of Hamlet.
Jacobi's career is already flourishing, with a prior role as Michael Darling in Disney's 2023 film Peter Pan and Wendy, and appearances in TV series such as Britannia and Tom Jones.
Noah Jupe, however, has assembled an astonishingly mature filmography. He is widely recognised for his performances in the hit horror-thrillers A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, where he played Marcus Abbott opposite Emily Blunt and John Krasinski. His other major credits include:
- Henry Fraser in the HBO series The Undoing with Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant.
- Roles in films like Suburbicon (with Matt Damon), Ford v Ferrari, and The Night Manager.
Noah has credited his parents' industry knowledge as invaluable, saying, "It was very helpful with me working as a kid because my parents would be on set and they know what they were doing."
A Proud Mother at Prestigious Events
The family's success was on full display recently at a major industry event. Katy Cavanagh proudly posed with her two actor sons at the 2026 BAFTA Tea Party in Beverly Hills. The luxurious gathering, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, celebrates the year's cinematic achievements and is a notable precursor to the BAFTA Film Awards.
This heartwarming story showcases a talented family with roots in British television now blossoming on the global Hollywood stage. From the sets of Coronation Street to the red carpets of Beverly Hills, the Cavanagh-Jupe family continues to make its mark in the world of entertainment.
