Has anyone noticed the amazing similarity in voice and I suppose, appearance of Carrie in Emmerdale and the oldest daughter in Shameless (sorry her character's name escapes me). Does anyone know the names of either actress and whether or not they are related?

Well I dont watch Shameless, but the actress who played Carrie is certainly familiar, I just cant quite place her.

I think that you are talking about Fiona in Shameless.
No I don't know either names, but I can find out Carrie's later.

Carrie reminds me of Jen in Neighbours (philip martains first girlfriend after wife julie died - 1995 - 96) infact - it could well be her!

No its not the actress who played Jen.

I have been trying to find out who the actress is that plays Carrie but like SoapyJo I just cannot place where I have seen her before.

No it wasnt Phil Martins bird, she is far too young.

I still haven't been able to place where I have seen her before, maybe in an advert or something??

Think Im gonna go do some digging haha

Ok Ive just found out that the actress who plays Carrie is called Laura Crossley. Im gonna go see if I can do anymore digging.

Ok here we go:

Laura Crossley
DOB: 29 August 1979
Place of Birth: Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK


And she has been in the following:

Last of the Blonde Bombshells, The (2000) (TV) .... Young Evelyn,
"This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper" (2000) (mini) TV Series .... Tracey Browne


Anorak of Fire (1998) (TV) .... Natalie
"Where the Heart Is" (1997) TV Series .... Deborah Allis (1997-1999)
"Hollyoaks" (1995) TV Series .... Cindy Cunningham #1 (1995)
Secret Garden, The (1993) .... Martha

Notable TV Guest Appearances

"Emmerdale Farm" (2004) playing "Carrie Granger" 18 April 2004
"Silent Witness" (1996) playing "WPC Lisa Skinner" in episode: "Running on Empty" (episode # 7.3) 25 October 2003
"Bill, The" (1984) playing "Wendy" (episode # 18.31) 2 July 2002
"Bill, The" (1984) playing "Wendy" (episode # 18.30) 27 June 2002
"Casualty" (1986) playing "Gail Robins" in episode: "On the Edge" (episode # 15.19) 6 January 2001
"Peak Practice" (1993) playing "Sarah Chadwick" in episode: "Hopes and Dreams" (episode # 9.13) 28 March 2000
"Heartbeat" (1992) playing "Anna Miller" in episode: "Full Circle" (episode # 9.14) 26 December 1999
"Touch of Frost, A" (1992) playing "Rachel Lawson" in episode: "No Other Love" (episode # 5.4) 2 March 1997
"Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" (1996) playing "Wendy" in episode: "A Rose by Any Other Name" (episode # 2.3) 13 December 1996
"Heartbeat" (1992) playing "Karen Fletcher" in episode: "Father's Day" (episode # 3.7) 14 November 1993

I probably recognise her from, Where The Heart Is, but I cant really remember lol