Anecdotes

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 31, a son Louis Poundall in March 2005. Child's father is her boyfriend, Ashley Poundall.

Became engaged to Robert Ashworth in July 2000 whilst holidaying in Dubai. Was previously engaged to actor Darren Day.

She has one younger brother named Darren. Her parents are Ann and Karl Shaw. She attended St. Benedict's School in Derbyshire and went to the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester in 1990 where she got a degree in theatre studies. She released two singles "Riding High" and "Happening all over again". She set up an eating disorder charity called "The Tracy Shaw Foundation" which helps teenagers combat eating disorders.

Was once engaged to Darren Day.

Her Coronation Street (1960) character Maxine Peacock became the 16th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Maxine had a son Joshua (played originally by Brandon Jackson and later Benjamin Beresford), born on 8 April 2002.

Has been in a relationship with Ashley Poundall since 2004.

Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 33, a son Luca Alexander Poundall on September 12, 2006. Child's father is her boyfriend, Ashley Poundall.