7 Facts About Michelle Collins

1. In August 2014, Michelle Collins was one of 200 public figures to sign a letter to The Guardian in opposition to Scottish independence in the run-up to September's referendum on that issue.

2. In 2014, Michelle Collins revealed that in 1998—distraught by the end of her relationship with Tassalini and feeling career pressure—she attempted suicide while filming Sunburn in Cyprus.

3. In January 2014, Michelle Collins claimed she was "unhappy" over the lack of screen time for her and her character.

4. In June 2010, it was announced that Michelle Collins would make a six-episode guest appearance as a patient's mother in Casualty.

5. On 21 May 2009, it was rumoured that Michelle Collins had auditioned to star in US drama Desperate Housewives, but she did join the cast.

6. On 2 July 2007, it was announced that Michelle Collins has been cast for the lead role of Karina Faith in new ITV drama series, Rock Rivals, produced by Shed Productions.

7. On 14 November 2014, Michelle Collins reprised the role of Cindy for a short stint for Children in Need after Ian knocks his head and sees the deceased women in his life.