Hot Helen Flanagan’s dramatic transformation from gawky teen Corrie star to sex siren & why she loves her boobs
SHE'S known for her super glam outfits and sexy selfies, and on the surface at least, actress Helen Flanagan appears to be brimming with self-confidence.
However, that hasn't always been the case, and the mum-of-three has worked hard over the years to learn to love her body - undergoing a few procedures and 'tweakments' along the way.
The former Coronation Street actress, 33, has grown up in the spotlight, so her transformation from child soap star to mother, model and TV personality has been very public.
And, as Helen's life has evolved since her first appearance as Weatherfield's feisty Rosie Webster in 2000, so has her look.
Plastic surgeon and medical director at Doctor Omar Tillo says: "Overall, Helen Flanagan's physical transformation reflects her evolution as a person and an actress.
"She has embraced her changing appearance with confidence and has used her platform to promote body positivity and self-acceptance."
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Here, we take a closer look at Helen's transformation over the years, and how she's achieved her glamorous look...
'Racked with self doubt'
After leaving the Corrie cobbles for the first time in 2012 Helen, then 21, started to ramp up her modelling career - but was still seemingly very insecure.
Despite being crowned FHM's Sexiest British Female, in 2013 it was rumoured the star underwent a rhinoplasty op after childhood bullying left her self conscious of her nose.
While she has never confirmed herself if this is true, speaking at the time a source told The Sun On Sunday: "She was still racked with self doubt.
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"She was bullied throughout her school days about the size of her nose and it really affected her badly.
"She finally plucked up the courage and flew out to a foreign clinic at the start of last month.
"She was absolutely terrified before the op and there were points when she thought about pulling out."
Dr Tillo says: "Helen's nose appears to have become slightly narrower, more defined with a narrower finer tip.
"This could be a result of rhinoplasty, a surgical procedure that alters the shape of the nose.
"However, it's also possible that the change is due to makeup techniques, such as contouring and highlighting."
Body changing with each baby
When Helen - who has recently been linked to David Haye - became a mum to first daughter Matilda with ex partner Scott Sinclair in 2015, she began to notice her body began to change too.
Helen and Scott are also parents Delilah, born in 2018, and Charlie, born in 2021.
Speaking after having Delilah, Helen wrote: "I haven’t got a Kardashian bum, I am a size six, 5ft 3 and my boobs are now a B cup.
"I’ve been blessed to carry two children and feed both of them it’s changed my shape and I can not wear a bikini now without having them hoisted (what’s left) in a padded wired bikini top."
After having Charlie she added: "My body has changed with each baby.
"My boobs have changed a lot with nursing each.
"The skin on my stomach has changed but I feel so lucky to able to have carried my babies."
Since having children, Helen has proudly continued to flaunt her fabulous figure in images online, despite the fact this has also meant she's often been the victim of vile 'mum-shaming' trolls.
Injecting more glamour
After turning 29 in August 2019, Helen confessed she'd started to have Botox treatment after feeling "super tired" and wanting to feel "'more glamorous" after the birth of her second child Delilah.
As well as having treatment in her face, she also started having the jabs in her armpits too, to feel more confident in social situations.
Speaking on Instagram, she said: "I felt super tired from having Delilah and I wanted to feel fresher and more confident in myself.
"I would take pictures on my phone with the kids and would be shocked how much older I looked where in my head I still feel like I’m 20.
"I’m so happy with my Botox and if you're like me and still want to look 23, then it’s a good idea."
Earlier this year she added: "When it comes to aesthetics, Botox, obviously I don't think you should be doing anything when you're too young, but I'm 32, so obviously I have Botox and that's my choice.
"I support women in whatever decisions they choose to make.
"I thought about this for a long time before going ahead with it."
Dr Tillo says: "Helen has likely undergone Botox injections to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around her forehead, eyes, and lips."
Aesthetics expert adds: "Helen undoubtedly looks fantastic - evolving into a confident young woman comfortable in her own skin and on-point sense of style.
Helen’s skin looks fantastic - I’d say part of her makeover has been achieved with dermal filler (lips, jawline, cheeks etc) and Botox; giving her a chiselled appearance and flawless complexion.
"She also looks to have possibly had some laser treatments (such as Halo BBL by Sciton) to perfect skin texture and any areas of hyperpigmentation - as well as microneedling to achieve a plumper, healthier looking complexion overall."
In 2020 Helen announced she wanted to stop using filters and effects on her photos, writing: "I've decided to stop editing my pictures to be a better role model to my daughters."
Proud pout
Helen has always had a full pout, and has in the past denied having fillers - however she took the plunge earlier this year.
She said: "I've actually got really big lips but I've had filler in my top lip.
"My bottom lip is naturally really full, my top lip was noticeably much smaller so I've had some filler in it."
Dr Tillo says: "She may also have had fillers injected into her cheeks and temples to add volume and definition.
"This could explain the noticeable plumpness in these areas compared to her younger years."
Body confidence 'boost'
Sadly Helen and footie ace Scott split in July 2022 after 14 years together, and since then Helen has been focusing on working hard to improve her body confidence.
At the beginning of the year, Helen also openly discussed her decision to have a boob job, after breastfeeding her three little ones left her breasts feeling "saggy".
She wrote: "I was quite open here on Instagram in January about my recent boob job.
"This was something I wanted to do for a really long time and by doing so I’ve really got my confidence back.
"I breastfed in total for three years. Matilda I fed for eight months. Delilah I fed for 13 months. Charlie I fed for 14 months.
"As soon as I finished my breastfeeding journey with Charlie I wanted to get them done pretty much straight away.
"I felt like you could tie them in a bow.
"I had to wait though for six months after feeding and then I went for it in January. I don’t regret one second of my breastfeeding journeys they were precious times.
"I was a little bit nervous I was worried they were going to be too big for my frame but they are so perfect for me and so in proportion.
"I went with @pallmallcosmetics and couldn’t be happier with my results I love them I keep showing all my girlfriends.
"I am all for body confidence and I am all for empowering other women and supporting other women in their decisions that they decide to make."
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And it seems to be working, with body language expert Judi James commenting: "She looks proud to be a mum but also proud of the way that she looks, too.
"Her body language mood looks genuinely relaxed and playful, suggesting she’s taking the lead making her own decisions about her poses now rather than being choreographed, as she seemed to have been in the older photos."
