Simon Gregson – Steve McDonald from Coronation Street

It’s hard not to associate Simon Gregson with his Coronation Street character Steve McDonald; after all, he has been playing the part since the ’80s and for which he had won at least a dozen of awards. Throughout the years, the actor has been nothing but open about his personal struggles.

On top of a demanding schedule, Gregson has been facing anxiety. He spoke about it again in February 2021 after watching a documentary about the matter and took to social media to encourage others to watch it, too. With many years of battling this plus long days at work, it’s not surprising that his appearance has visibly changed.