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Actress Amanda Barrie, known for her roles in *Carry On* and *Coronation Street*, is preparing to release a tell-all memoir ahead of her 90th birthday. The veteran performer expressed joy and gratitude, stating she’s “so glad I’m still here” as she anticipates sharing her life story with the public. Last year, a cryptic tweet from the soap icon raised concerns among fans, but she later clarified the message as an accidental post.
A Milestone Birthday and Explosive Memoir
Barrie, who portrayed Alma Halliwell on *Coronation Street*, is set to mark her 90th year with the launch of her memoir, promising fans a revealing look into her illustrious career. The tell-all book will explore her extensive work on stage and screen, with the actress declaring she will “hold nothing back.”
“I’m Still Here”: Revealing All
The actress says she’s “finally ready to tell everything” in *I’m Still Here*, which is scheduled for release this September, coinciding with her milestone birthday. Barrie has hinted that the memoir will contain explosive secrets and scandals accumulated over her lengthy career.
Nine Decades of Experiences
“I have 90 years to share: 90 years of joy and sorrow, triumph and disaster, love and loss, laughter and tears,” Barrie stated. “Ninety years of watching the world change around me beyond my wildest imagination. And I will hold nothing back.”
Personal Revelations and Relationships
In her memoir, the *Coronation Street* star will also delve into her personal journey, specifically her relationship with her now-wife, Hilary Bonner, who is co-writing the book. Barrie publicly disclosed her sexuality in 2003 and married the crime novelist in 2014. She previously worried that being open about her sexuality would lead to her dismissal from *Coronation Street*.
Fears and Acceptance
She confided in Best magazine: “It would never have been a big deal with me in any sort of a way, but I was convinced I would have got the sack from ‘Coronation Street’ if I’d been exposed.
“There would have been people in the cast at that time who would have said, ‘I’m not working with her.’ I will not name or shame them, but that’s how it was.”
Navigating Love and Life Changes
The renowned actress, who separated (but never divorced) from her husband of 20 years, the late actor Robin Hunter, cautioned Bonner early in their relationship about the potential impact on their lives.
Addressing their relationship, she explained: “My now-wife, Hilary, 76, was a journalist and writer, and from the moment we met, I told her if anything happens between us, you won’t be able to just bounce into a room—things will be very different.”