Actress Joanne Froggatt is captivating audiences once again with her role in the gripping crime drama, North Shore.

Set in , the series revolves around the mysterious death of a young woman, with Joanne playing Abigail Crawford, a high-ranking British consulate officer caught in the intrigue.

The programme reaffirms her status as one of the most talented actresses to grace our screens as she showcases her ability to bring depth to complex characters once again.

So far, the series has been praised by fans for its suspenseful storytelling and stellar performances, making it another unmissable show. But away from the spotlight, the fairly private actress has given fans a small glimpse into her life while away from our TV screens.

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Joanne's journey in the entertainment industry began in the late 90s, with her breakout role as Zoe Tattersall on the iconic British soap .

Her character Zoe first appeared on the show in May 1997. The role of the tearaway pregnant teen was a popular one, with actresses and auditioning for the part before they were cast as the Battersby sisters, Leanne and Toyah.

However, her portrayal of Anna Bates in the internationally acclaimed series Downton Abbey solidified her place in the spotlight.

The role earned her a Golden Globe in 2014 and several Emmy nominations. Joanne’s other notable works include Liar, Angela Black, and films such as In Our Name, for which she won a British Independent Film Award.

Away from the spotlight, Joanne married IT consultant James Cannon in 2012, and the couple co-founded a production company, Run It.

But despite their shared professional ventures, the actress later revealed in early 2020 that they had quietly separated after nearly eight years of marriage.

The TV star described the period as a "challenging chapter" but remained optimistic about the future. In 2021, she said: "We've actually been separated for a little while. I'm looking to the future... I'm just going to embrace this year and see what happens."

Putting her previous relationship woes behind her, Joanne was destined to move on, and in 2023, she was spotted with a new partner, Mark, and by mid-2024, she joyfully announced her .

In September 2024, she welcomed her first child. Although Joanne chose to keep details about her partner and child private, she has expressed excitement about this new phase in her life.

In October, the Downton Abbey star shared a sweet message about a baby rocker she received. She said at the time: "Thank you @charliecraneparis for the beautiful gift. We use this every day and we absolutely love it! Perfect when they are really little as it supports them in all the right places."

Joanne continues to excel in her career while embracing new personal milestones. With North Shore earning acclaim and the possibility of reprising her beloved role as Anna Bates in another Downton Abbey instalment, the future looks bright for this talented actress.

In addition to this, Joanne is set to star in director Guy Ritchie's untitled global crime series that centres around two warring families who reside in London.

Along with Joanne, the cast includes Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren, to name a few.

North Shore is available to watch on ITVX.