Julie Carp

Julie Carp
Coronation Street character
Portrayed byKaty Cavanagh
Duration2008–2015, 2025
First appearance25 April 2008
Episode 6804
Last appearance5 May 2025
Episode 11556
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byKim Crowther (2008)
Kate Brooks (2025)
Spin-off
appearances
Tram Crash News Flash (2010)
In-universe information
Other namesJulie Jones
Julie Marie Carp
OccupationMachinist
FatherColin Grimshaw
MotherPaula Carp
Half-sistersEileen Grimshaw
HusbandTim Jones (backstory)
GrandfathersArnley Grimshaw
NephewsJason Grimshaw
Todd Grimshaw
Other relativesElsie Tanner
Dennis Tanner
Linda Cheveski

Julie Carp is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Katy Cavanagh. The character debuted on-screen during the episode airing on 25 April 2008 and was originally introduced as a new girlfriend of established character Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) and in a later storyline she was revealed to be Eileen Grimshaw's (Sue Cleaver) half-sister. On 4 February 2015, it was announced that Cavanagh had decided not to renew her contract with the show in order to go and pursue other projects. She departed on 3 July 2015. In January 2025, it was announced that Cavanagh would be reprising the role to accommodate the departure of Eileen. She made her return on 19 February 2025. The character made her final appearance on 5 May 2025.