She rose to fame in the late 1990s when she starred in Cold Feet for the first three series.
And when series eight of the ITV comedy drama returns next month, Fay Ripley will tackle one of her most challenging storylines to date, as her character Jenny Gifford is set to discover that she has breast cancer.
As the first official stills were released, the talented actress, 52, opened up about the tough plot twist ahead of the next series, revealing how she drew on the experiences of friends and family members in order to portray her character's upcoming cancer battle.
Tackling difficult storylines: When series eight of Cold Feet returns next month, Fay Ripley, 52, will tackle one of her most challenging storylines to date, as her character Jenny Gifford is set to discover that she has breast cancer
Fay detailed how she approached those she knew who were battling cancer, to get their approval ahead of filming such a difficult storyline.
She told The Mirror: 'I didn't want them to think I was there taking notes, if you know what I mean. But I could observe my amazing, brave, beautiful, funny, brilliant friends and family who have it and go, that's what I want to portray.'
Fay explained how having loved ones with cancer inspired her to try to show the positives, even in such a heartbreaking situation.
She said: 'It's a fine line between the moments when you are s*** scared and the moments where, you don't forget about it, but you do carry on with your life. And you put the bins out. So it was about getting that balance right.'
Candid: The talented actress has opened up about the tough plot twist ahead of the next series, revealing how she drew on the experiences of friends and family members in order to portray her character's cancer battle
Seeking approval: Fay detailed how she approached those she knew who were battling cancer, to get their approval ahead of filming such a difficult storyline
Honest approach: She told The Mirror : 'I didn't want them to think I was there taking notes, if you know what I mean. But I could observe my amazing, brave, beautiful, funny, brilliant friends and family who have it and go, that's what I want to portray'
The talented actress also admitted that she was unsure if it was something that the ITV series should tackle.
She confessed: 'I mainly thought, 'oh God – do we need to see this in Cold Feet?' I wasn't sure it was the right storyline, because I didn't want it to be soapy. People say to me 'was it really hard?' No, because I haven't got breast cancer. What's hard is getting it right.'
The mother-of-two revealed that she worries constantly and is 'completely terrified' about cancer.
Inspired: Fay explained how having loved ones with cancer inspired her to try to show the positives, even in such a heartbreaking situation (Pictured with on-screen husband Pete Gifford, played by John Thomson)
Concealing the truth: Jenny keeps the devastating news a secret from her on-screen family and friends in Cold Feet
Not long to wait: The upcoming series of Cold Feet kicks off on ITV next month
Her fear comes from having seen so many of her loved ones go through what her character Jenny is set to endure, and of being acutely aware of the frightening odds of developing cancer.
Cold Feet ran for five series until 2003, and made a highly anticipated comeback 13 years later.
Jenny's diagnosis is revealed right at the start of the upcoming series of Cold Feet, which kicks off on ITV next month.
The endearing character, who is married to Pete - played by John Thomson - keeps the devastating news a secret from her on-screen family and friends.
Oh dear: In the upcoming eighth series of Cold Feet, James Nesbitt' character Adam Williams humiliates his family by chasing after young women
He's got form: His behaviour follows on from the seventh series of the ITV comedy drama which saw Adam cheat on girlfriend Tina Reynolds (played by Leanne Best) with his work colleague Sarah Poynter (played by Amy Huberman)
Awkward: Adam chats up a young barista in a cafe without realising she is the girlfriend of his son Matthew, played by Cel Spellman, 23 (pictured)
Her breast cancer battle is set to be difficult for fans of the show to watch, after following Jenny's highs and lows over the years.
The character had a baby with the wrong man, endured marriage problems later on, and dealt with her husband's depression.
Fay's private life, however, is clearly a happier one, having wed The Durrells star Daniel Lapaine, 47, in 2001.
Ready for action: Hermione Norris returns as Karen Marsden in Cold Feed
Businesswoman: The last series saw Karen set up her own publishing house Marsden House
The couple - who have a rule never to be apart for more than three weeks - share a daughter, Parker, 15, and a son, Sonny, 11.
In the upcoming eighth series of Cold Feet, James Nesbitt' character Adam Williams humiliates his family by chasing after young women.
His behaviour follows on from the seventh series of the ITV comedy drama which saw Adam cheat on girlfriend Tina Reynolds (played by Leanne Best) with his work colleague Sarah Poynter (played by Amy Huberman).
The rogue character sets his eyes on a barista young enough to be his daughter — with disastrous consequences.
Back in action: Robert Bathurst returns as David Marsden
Adam chats her up in a cafe without realising she is the girlfriend of his son Matthew, played by Cel Spellman, 23.
James admitted to The Sun that his alter-ego is 'flawed', and confessed he is hoping his character's 'likeability returns.'.
He said: 'It's very important that Adam's likeability returns.
'Adam is flawed and an idiot but I think that was a wee bit of a challenge in the last series, so I'm really excited about the new one.'
Not long to wait: The eighth series began filming in Manchester on 19 March 2018 and continued until July. It will begin airing in January 2019
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And when series eight of the ITV comedy drama returns next month, Fay Ripley will tackle one of her most challenging storylines to date, as her character Jenny Gifford is set to discover that she has...
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