Tina O’Brien’s teenage daughter is a TV star in her own right.
Scarlett Thomas is the daughter of the Coronation Street actress and Ryan Thomas, who also appeared in the same ITV soap for 16 years as Jason Grimshaw.
The youngster has already begun carving out a career of her own. In 2023, she made her television debut alongside her uncle Adam Thomas in BBC school drama Waterloo Road, appearing as Izzy Charles, and quickly attracted attention for her confident screen presence.
Proud mum Tina, who plays Sarah Platt in Corrie, previously expressed her pride at the time, writing on Instagram: “So proud of @scarlettjthomas26, she’s worked so hard on Waterloo Road and I’ve absolutely loved watching her portrayal of Izzy.’ She added: “Wonderful to see her talent recognised by @tvtimesmagazine as she’s been nominated for an award.”
View 4 ImagesScarlett is following in her mum’s footsteps
Away from television, Scarlett has also built a significant online following, regularly sharing singing videos on TikTok. She currently has more than 367,600 followers on the platform and a further 247,000 fans on Instagram, with both accounts launched when she turned 16.
Earlier this year, Scarlett’s dad Ryan shared his pride and excitement after she signed a major record deal at just 17, marking a milestone moment for the next generation of one of soap’s most recognisable families.
The former Dancing on Ice winner revealed the news on social media back in January, describing the occasion as one of the most meaningful days of his life.
View 4 ImagesRyan Thomas is Scarlett’s father and Tina’s ex
Posting a video and photos from the day Scarlett signed the contract, Ryan wrote: “Today is one of the best days of my life. Watching my little girl sign a record deal is a moment I will cherish forever.”
He went on to reflect on how fate appeared to play a part in the emotional day, adding: “The stars were all aligned today. As we turned up at the restaurant to sign the deal Scarlett said ‘I’ve been here before dad’ and then we found this video.”
Ryan also shared throwback footage of Scarlett performing at the same venue five years earlier, when she was just 12. He wrote: “Stood on the chair in front of all her family singing A Million Dreams and here we are five years later making her dream come true.”
View 4 ImagesScarlett made her debut as Izzy Charles in Waterloo Road in 2023(Image: BBC/Wall To Wall/Rope Ladder Fiction/Helen Williams)
Scarlett later confirmed the news herself, sharing photos of her signing the deal and opening up about what the opportunity means to her.
She wrote: “Wow what an experience I have had so far, and what an experience I’m about to have, I am beyond grateful for this amazing opportunity.”
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The actress continued: “Today was a life-changing moment for me. I’ve been working hard behind the scenes, but I can now finally share it with you all. I can’t wait for what this year brings, hopefully some amazing music.”
Scarlett is signed with Big Family Music, with the deal reportedly finalised during the restaurant meeting Scarlett and Ryan documented online.
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