Hollyoaks’ Chelsee Healey Stuns Fans With Rita Ora-Inspired Makeover.
Actress Chelsee Healey, known for her roles in Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road, has turned heads with a recent photoshoot in Manchester, where she channeled a striking resemblance to singer Rita Ora. The 36-year-old soap star, who plays Goldie McQueen on the Channel 4 show, was modeling her own clothing line, Rags The Label, and the stylish look immediately drew comparisons to the “Praising You” hitmaker.
For the photoshoot, Healey wore a chic cream blazer with a daring plunge neckline, paired with matching shorts and stiletto heels. The resemblance to Ora was heightened by her choice of accessories: a pair of oversized, square, tinted sunglasses, a signature style often seen on the pop star. Healey, who co-founded Rags The Label with her sister Kate Follan, regularly shares behind-the-scenes content of her fashion projects on social media.
What Has Been Happening with Chelsee Healey Recently?
Healey’s glamorous photoshoot comes after a challenging period in her personal and professional life. Earlier this year, she competed on the popular reality show Dancing On Ice, where she was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the competition. Her exit followed a skate-off against comedian Josh Jones. During her emotional departure from the show, she hinted at personal struggles, telling hosts there had been “a lot going on with me that I have been struggling with.”
It was later revealed that the stress was linked to the legal troubles of her now-ex-partner, Eddie Rainford, the father of her 15-month-old daughter, Cookie.
What Is the Story Behind Chelsee Healey’s Ex-Partner?
In June, Chelsee Healey was present at Manchester Crown Court as her ex-partner, Eddie Rainford, was sentenced to two years in prison. Rainford had pleaded guilty to being involved in a “boutique” drug-dealing operation, specifically the supply of a Class B drug, between November 2022 and September 2023.
Healey had previously kept his identity private on social media, often only referring to him by his first name. She had even hinted at a secret marriage in March 2024, referring to him as her “husband” in a social media post, a claim she has not further elaborated on. The public identity of her partner was only revealed after a co-star inadvertently shared a photo of them together.
Despite these personal challenges, Healey has been seen to be moving forward. She has been more open about her relationship with Rainford since the birth of their daughter Cookie in December 2023, sharing photos of them as a family. She also has a seven-year-old daughter, Coco, from a previous relationship with Jack Malloy. The actress has previously spoken about her past relationships, stating she felt unsafe at times, but described her relationship with Rainford as the most supportive she had ever been in.
As Healey continues to focus on her career and motherhood, her latest photoshoot in Manchester showcases her resilience and ability to balance her public and private life, all while making a significant impression in the world of fashion.