Hannah Ashworth

Hannah Ashworth (also Osborne) is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Emma Rigby. Hannah first appeared on-screen on 27 September 2005 and her last appearance was on 12 February 2010. It was announced on 8 November 2023 that she was to return after 13 years away for a number of episodes in early January, and was later announced to be making a permanent return. Hannah briefly returned for a short stint from 19 to 23 January 2024, before a permanent return later in the spring of the same year.

Hannah Ashworth
Hollyoaks character
Portrayed byEmma Rigby
Duration2005–2010, 2024–present
First appearanceEpisode 1612
27 September 2005 (2005-09-27)
ClassificationPresent; regular
Introduced byDavid Hanson (2005)
Hannah Cheers and Angelo Abela (2024)
Book appearancesTruth or Dare
Spin-off
appearances
Hollyoaks Later (2009)
In-universe information
Other namesHannah Osborne (married name)
OccupationStudent
FamilyAshworth
FatherNeville Ashworth
MotherSuzanne Ashworth
BrothersJosh Ashworth
Half-brothersRhys Ashworth
JJ Osborne
Half-sistersFrankie Osborne
HusbandDarren Osborne (2009–2011)
GrandfathersBill Ashworth
UnclesNoel Ashworth
First cousinsJamie Fletcher
Beth Clement

The character was in a controversial storyline in which she developed anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The storyline attracted much attention from the press and won much critical acclaim for the writing and Rigby's performance. It also featured Hannah's best friend, Melissa Hurst, dying as result of an eating disorder, which was a first for British soaps. Rigby won many different awards for her portrayal of the character, including Best Actress at the 2008 British Soap Awards.

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