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Natalie Corner

Brooke Vincent reveals Corrie bosses 'cut off her hair' in 15 year throwback snap

Brooke Vincent has shared an epic throwback of herself at the tender age of 11, when she first joined Coronation Street .

The actress, now 26, posted the adorable snap on Instagram to celebrate 15 years on the long-running soap, revealing a little known secret.

Seen with a very short bob and fringe, Brooke explained that on her very first day they "cut off all my hair".

Fans have seen Brooke grow up on screen along with that her long brunette locks which are now almost waist-length.

She also shared several photos of her onscreen Webster family including Michael Le Vell, who plays Kevin Webster as well as on-screen mum Sally Webster, played by Sally Dynevor.

Brooke was just 11 when she joined the soap (Instagram)
She's grown up on screen (PA)

Brooke wrote in the caption: "FIFTEEN Year's ago today was my first day at playing 'Sophie Webster' They cut off all my hair and gave me a fringe.

"Who would have thought all these years later I would still be there, making a nuisance of myself!! How time flys!!"

Her soap colleagues took to her comments to share their congratulations, with Jenny McAlpine, who plays Fiz Stape, writing: "I remember meeting you in that makeup chair like it was YESTERDAY! WOW! Love you Brooke."

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Brooke as Sophie Webster and Chesney, played by Sam Aston (Instagram)
Brooke with Helen Flanagan, who plays Rosie Webster (Instagram)
Brooke with her onscreen parents Michael La Vell and Sally Dynevor (Instagram)

Former star Ryan Thomas , who played Jason Grimshaw, also wrote: "Just 1 more year and you beat me."

Actress Lisa George who plays Beth Sutherland also shared: "And you've grown up to be a beautiful grounded, caring, loving, gorgeous young woman who we love xxx."

Most of the snaps showed her with her onscreen parents as well as a picture of her with Helen Flanagan, who plays Rosie Webster.

Brooke became the third actress to take on the famous role and has featured in a series of dramatic storylines over the past decade.

Kym Marsh also celebrated 13 years on the soap ahead of her leaving, and Jack P Shepherd reflected on his 19 years playing David Platt.

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