Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson has been praised by fans for sharing an 'honest life update' on Instagram, as she 'navigates' perimenopause and motherhood20:35, 14 Jul 2026Lucy-Jo Hudson has shared an “honest life update” with fans, explaining that she is “navigating” perimenopause, while juggling motherhood.‌The actress, best known for her role as Katy Harris in Coronation Street, shares daughter Sienna-Rae with ex-husband and former Corrie castmate, Alan Halsall. She went on to welcome her second child, son Carter, with fiancé Lewis Devine in 2020.‌In a new Instagram post, the 43-year-old offered a candid glimpse into her life, two months after announcing her engagement. Across a selection of pictures, she wrote: “I’m 43, a mum of two and entering a new chapter.‌"For 25 years I’ve worked as an actress. Life and the industry have changed, and so have I. I’m navigating perimenopause, motherhood, business and trying to look after myself.‌“I’ve learnt that wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about the things that help us feel like ourselves again. And this is what I’ll be sharing more of here.”Alongside the carousel of pictures, Lucy-Jo penned a lengthy caption: “A little honest life update. At 43, a mum of 2, I am finding my way through this New Chapter…..“Navigating my way through perimenopause, not to mention the silent load of motherhood, add on work, the self tapes that seem to lead to rejection a lot more these days, taking care of my home, trying to build my business, keeping up with the WhatsApp groups, taxi-ing the kids here there and everywhere, never mind the food shopping, cooking, cleaning….‌“And after all that, I am trying to take care of myself…. But it’s not always easy and I don’t always have the time, and when I don’t find time to fill my cup up, even a little bit, wow do I feel it!!!?”“I get seriously overwhelmed, I struggle to control or even understand my emotions…,” she continued.‌“This is real life, midlife, growth, wellness and everything in between. If you’ve been feeling the same recently, just know you are not alone.”Fans were full of praise for the Hollyoaks favourite for being so honest about her “new chapter”, and flocked to the comments below to offer their support.“You are amazing juggling it all just pause every now and again and re start xx [sic],” one commented, as another agreed: “Oh bless you, from what I see, you're doing amazingly well!”Article continues below“Best of luck with everything, most of all look after yourself x,” a follower penned, while an Instagram user added: “Love this honesty - I’m going through the same and just so you know, you’re an inspiration!”Like this story? For more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .