Get the latest gossip

Inside Brenda Blethyn's huge family: Meet the Vera star's eight siblings


Vera star Brenda Blethyn, who plays the leading role of detective DCI Vera Stanhope, has been supported by her parents and eight siblings throughout her career

In Brenda's memoir entitled Mixed Fancies, she wrote: "According to dad, when he met mum it was love at first sight and it wasn't long before he popped the question. Riley Jones, Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty and Sarah Kameela Impey attend the National Television Awards 2023 (Image: Joe Maher/WireImage)"Mum, however, although she felt the same way, said she needed a little more persuading. Her siblings played a huge part in her career as she shared all of her anecdotes with her brothers who would give their story ideas in return.

Get the Android app

Or read this on OK! Magazine

Read more on:

Photo of Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn

Photo of Vera

Vera

Related news:

News photo

Vera star Brenda Blethyn addresses future of ITV drama with short and sweet 6-word response

News photo

Could Vera be replaced by Joe? ‘She’s coming to the end of her time in the police force’

News photo

Vera’s new sidekick David Leon looks completely different in forgotten role