Tracy Shaw, who was a regular on Coronation Street playing the character of Maxine Peacock, has been out of the limelight for some time – so where is she now?

Tracy became a household name portraying hairdresser Maxine Peacock on the popular soap, making her first appearance in 1995. As the spouse of butcher Ashley (Steven Arnold), Maxine was a beloved character on the renowned cobbles.

During her tenure, she was embroiled in numerous dramatic plots, including a one-night stand with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). She also had a child with the local GP, despite being wed to Ashley.

However, her stint on the show concluded in 2003 when she was tragically murdered by villain Richard Hillman (Brian Capron). After coming home from the pub, she was attacked with a crowbar by Richard in unforgettable scenes.

In addition to Corrie, Tracy embarked on a brief pop career in 1998, releasing tracks such as Ridin’ High and a rendition of Lonnie Gordon’s Happenin’ All Over Again. She also bagged the Rear of the Year award in 1996, reports the Daily Star.

Keeping active post-Corrie, Tracy has made several TV appearances, featuring in Casualty and Doctors. Her most recent role was in the 2025 musical drama, Finding My Voice.

Regarding her personal life, Tracy previously dated actor and singer Darren Day. She married television producer Robert Ashworth but they divorced in 2001.

She later settled down with her childhood friend Ashley Poundall and they have two teenage sons, Louis and Luca.

And last month, Tracy marked her 52nd birthday and shared a stunning post to Instagram of her posing up a storm. Looking identical to her Corrie days, Tracy beamed in the videos, still sporting her iconic curly hair.

In the caption, she wrote: “Yesterday I turned 52yrs. Thank you for all your amazing messagesGrateful to be alive, love, blessings to all who l’ve met on this journey, especially all sisters and brothers I’ve met since I was 30yrs old arriving into a wonderful fellowship of 12 step program.”

Thanks to the program of recovery, fellowship, friends, holy sprit, God I’m still alive and free from Many addictions, by the grace of GOD everyday I learn more, living in steps 10/11/12 everyday, one day at a time. Love, peace and Blessings.

“Admirers were left gushing over the post and flooded the comments section with praise. One person said: “Happy birthday @tracy. k.

shaw you look as fabulous as you did as a young Maxine in Corrie. “Someone else added: “Stunning you never changed.” A third chimed in: “You look absolutely stunning darling Literally the same as when I met you 30 years ago!”