Coronation Street actor Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw, shares personal insight into his family life in interviews. The Manchester Evening News reports that Pierce has been married for more than 20 years and that he and his wife keep their daughter out of the spotlight. He also discusses his 10-year-old daughter, including how she responds to his public profile.

The Mirror adds further detail about the kind of home life Pierce describes, including what he says is ahead for his character and an account of a “rare” perspective on family routines. It also highlights a humorous element involving his daughter’s reaction to his fame.

Taken together, the reports focus on Pierce’s long-term marriage, his choice to limit his family’s exposure to media attention, and his daughter’s candid response to his celebrity as he continues in his role on the long-running ITV soap.