She married the English actor John Simm in April 2004 in the Forest of Dean and they have two children.
She began her screen career in season 2 of Dream Team, Sky 1's first original drama series. She went on to appear in many films and television roles including Una in the magical film Stardust in 2007, Kidulthood, 4.3.2.1., Screwed, A Lonely Place to Die and It's All Gone Pete Tong.
From 2013 to 2014, she played Sadie Young in EastEnders.
