Coronation Street veteran Georgia Taylor, who has portrayed the resilient Toyah Habeeb since 1997, has once again shown fans that life off-screen can be just as heartfelt as the drama on the cobbles. At 45, the actress remains a cherished staple of the long-running ITV soap – but it’s her real-life relationships that recently stole the spotlight.

Known for being warm, down-to-earth, and deeply private about her personal life, Georgia took to Instagram this weekend to share a touching gesture of love and friendship. The actress revealed that she and her closest friend, Kate Abel, have marked their long-standing bond with matching tattoos: delicate gingko leaves inked onto their arms.

The ginkgo leaf, often symbolic of resilience and endurance, seems a perfect metaphor for their friendship – one that Georgia described in her post as the “most beautiful.” She wrote, “How to celebrate many, many years of the most beautiful friendship? Matching tattoos of course. @kateabel4916 you’re the love of my life.”

The heartfelt message drew admiration from fans, with many praising both the ink and the sentiment behind it. Comments like “Absolutely gorgeous tattoo on you both xxx” and “So special” poured in, showing just how deeply her message resonated. Another follower complimented the artistry with: “Fantastic artwork both, looks awesome.”

This isn’t the first time Georgia has offered glimpses into her personal life online. She frequently shares snapshots of life behind the scenes at Corrie, from group selfies with cast mates to fun throwbacks and candid moments. Fans have long appreciated her openness and honesty.

Her emotional post comes not long after reports that her two-year relationship with fellow Coronation Street actor Charlie De Melo had quietly ended earlier this year. Though the breakup was reportedly amicable, the tattoo moment seemed to reflect Georgia’s decision to lean into long-standing friendships and self-love, rather than traditional romantic narratives.

Fans also spotted the tag of her tattoo artist, “@big.bird.tattoo”, who Georgia enthusiastically thanked, adding: “Thank you for being an absolute dreamboat once again. See you next month no doubt 😘.” This hint suggests the actress might already have her next ink planned – or at least another session on the horizon.

While her character Toyah continues to face emotional storms and moral dilemmas on-screen, off-screen Georgia Taylor is clearly grounded by powerful, lasting connections. In an industry often consumed by fast-moving headlines and short-lived feuds, it’s refreshing to see a celebrity publicly celebrate deep friendship – and mark it permanently, with ink and intention.

This quiet, sincere gesture resonated far beyond Weatherfield, reminding fans that the strongest relationships aren’t always romantic – sometimes they’re built on shared laughs, unconditional support, and inked leaves that last a lifetime.