Jack P. Shepherd, a long-standing figure on Coronation Street, has received an outpouring of well-wishes following an update from his wife, Hanni. Having joined the ITV soap at a young age of 12, Jack has been portraying the character of David Platt since the year 2000, the mischievous son of Martin Platt and Gail. Throughout the series, David has been entangled in various intense storylines, from endangering his mother’s life to a poignant suicide narrative.
In recent episodes of Coronation Street, David was part of a significant crash during a crossover with Emmerdale, leading to the premature birth of his daughter who now requires critical surgery. Beyond the show’s setting, Jack enjoys a serene life with his beloved wife, Hanni Treweek. The couple exchanged vows in a picturesque ceremony in Manchester, a year after Jack proposed to Hanni during a romantic safari holiday.
On his 38th birthday, Hanni took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute to her husband, sharing a striking black and white photo from their wedding day. Jack, in turn, reshared the post with his 519,000 followers. In a separate social media post, Jack is seen alongside Ben Price and Colson Smith, marking his special day after recording their podcast. The trio realized it was Jack’s birthday as they wrapped up their recording session.
Fans and friends showered Jack with birthday messages as he turned 38, with one fan from Australia sending their best wishes. Others expressed their birthday greetings and admiration for Jack’s work on the show. Coronation Street airs on ITV and ITVX on weekdays.