Davinia Taylor
| Davinia Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Davinia Murphy 11 November 1977 Wigan, England |
| Other names | Davinia Murphy |
| Spouse(s) | Dave Gardner (2003-2010) |
| Partner(s) | Matthew Leyden (2012-present) |
| Children | 4 |
Davinia Taylor (born Davinia Murphy on 11 November 1977) is an English actress best known for playing Jude Cunningham in the soap opera Hollyoaks, socialite and interior designer.
Taylor attended Rossall School, Bolton School and then Winstanley Sixth Form College from 1994, studying theatre and Performing arts A Levels. She left before finishing her course to work as a model. She then joined the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, playing party girl Jude Cunningham from 1996–1998. In 2006, The Sunday Mirror reported that Taylor was returning to the cast of Hollyoaks, but she has since withdrawn from the opportunity due to "personal problems".
The original Hollyoaks part led to roles in the television movies , Is Harry on the Boat?, the comedic film, Soul Patrol, as well as a spot on an episode of Urban Gothic, presenting work on The Big Breakfast and Top of the Pops @ Play and an appearance in the documentary series Young, Hot and Talented for Channel 5. She appeared in Maxim magazine in February 2003, and has been named in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list in 1996 (56), 1997 (97), and 1998 (86).
Opened her own hair and beauty salon 'Taylor Made' in London in March 2011.
Taylor has numerous business interests including property and a high end interior design company.
On 26th May 2016 it was confirmed that Taylor would be returning to the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Jude Cunningham after an 18 year absence.
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