# Emily Symons

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Australian actress (born 1969)

Emily Symons Symons at the Myer Fashion Parade Born (1969-08-10) 10 August 1969 (age 56) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Occupation Actress Years active 1988–present Notable work Richmond Hill Home and Away Emmerdale Spouses Nick Lipscombe ​ ​ (m. 1992; div. 1994)​ Lorenzo Smith ​ ​ (m. 2003; div. 2005)​ Children 1

**Emily Symons** (born 10 August 1969) is an Australian actress, active on both Australian and British television. She is known for playing Anne Costello in the short-lived soap opera *[Richmond Hill](/source/Richmond_Hill_(TV_series))* in 1988 and when that series ended in 1989, she played [Marilyn Chambers](/source/Marilyn_Chambers_(Home_and_Away)) in *[Home and Away](/source/Home_and_Away)*. After almost ten years in that role, Symons moved to the UK and was immediately cast as [Louise Appleton](/source/Louise_Appleton) in the British soap *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)*. She also took part in the British show *[Dancing on Ice](/source/Dancing_on_Ice)* in 2007. She then returned to Australia in 2010 to reprise her role as Marilyn in *Home and Away*.

## Life and career

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Symons's mother remarried when she was just four years old and Symons did not see her biological, English father[1] again until ten years later. She left school before finishing her exams and launched herself into the acting world. For nearly a year, she worked in shops before getting a break in a post office training video.

Her first major television role was in Australian soap opera *[Richmond Hill](/source/Richmond_Hill_(TV_series))*.[2] After *Richmond Hill*, Symons auditioned for another Australian drama, *[Home and Away](/source/Home_and_Away)*, for which she won the role of [Marilyn Chambers](/source/Marilyn_Chambers_(Home_and_Away)) whom she played from 1989 until 1992, reprising the role in 1995 until 1999—with a brief appearance in 2001. She also co-hosted the [Channel 7](/source/Seven_Network) music programme *[Video Smash Hits](/source/Video_Smash_Hits)* with Michael Horrocks from 1990 until 1991.[3]

After starring in a string of pantomimes in England, Symons decided to move there. She played the role of barmaid [Louise Appleton](/source/Louise_Appleton) in the [ITV1](/source/ITV1) soap opera *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)* from 2001 to 2008. She earned a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the [8th National Television Awards](/source/8th_National_Television_Awards).[4] She was also a contestant in the 2007 series of *[Dancing on Ice](/source/Dancing_on_Ice)*, but was voted out in the semi-final following a skate-off against [Duncan James](/source/Duncan_James).[5]

Symons returned to Australia in October 2008 to help take care of her mother who had cancer. In late 2009, Symons was approached about a return to *Home and Away* as Marilyn, which she accepted. She reprised the role in episode 5035 which aired on 19 March 2010.[6] Symons celebrated 30 years with the show in 2019.[7] In 2023, she received a nomination for the [Logie Award for Most Popular Actress](/source/Logie_Award_for_Most_Popular_Actress) for her portrayal of Marilyn.[8]

## Personal life

Symons was engaged to television technician Craig Simpson, but the relationship ended shortly before she left Australia for the UK in late 1990.[9] While she was in the UK, Symons met graphic designer and drummer Nick Lipscombe while they both worked in the pantomime *Follow The Star*.[10] Symons and Lipscombe married in November 1992.[10] They separated in 1994 and Symons returned to Australia in June of that year. They divorced shortly after.[11]

Symons was married to Lorenzo Smith, a son of [Viscount Hambleden](/source/William_Smith%2C_4th_Viscount_Hambleden) and descendant of English stationery tycoon [W. H. Smith](/source/Henry_Walton_Smith), for two years, from 2003 to 2005. Symons said in an interview that her need for children and the resultant cycles of [IVF](/source/IVF) eventually "killed" the marriage.[12]

She was engaged to footballer [Matt Le Tissier](/source/Matt_Le_Tissier).[13] She dated her *Emmerdale* co-star Matt Healy, who played [Matthew King](/source/Matthew_King_(Emmerdale)). They broke up just before she took part in *Dancing on Ice*.[14]

On 3 August 2015, Symons gave birth to her first child with her then-partner Paul Jackson.[15]

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1988 Richmond Hill Anne Costello Main cast 1988 Computer Ghosts Anya Feature film 1989–1992, 1995–1999, 2001, 2010–present Home and Away Marilyn Chambers Main cast 1990–1991 Video Smash Hits Presenter 1990 TV Celebrity Dance Party Herself With Farmhouse band Georgie Parker, Matt Day & Michael Horrocks perform "These Boots Are Made For Walkin' 1991 Celebrity Family Feud Herself Episode: "Home And Away v The Four Kinsmen" 1992 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Herself Contestant with George Kapinaris & Derek Rucker 2001–2008 Emmerdale Louise Appleton Main cast 2007 Dancing on Ice Contestant

## Discography

### Albums

List of albums, with Australian chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions AUS [16] Farmhouse (as part of Farmhouse) Released: November 1991 Format: CD, Cassette Label: RCA (VPCD 0845) 95

## Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref. 2002 National Television Awards Most Popular Newcomer Emmerdale Nominated [4] 2014 Equity Ensemble Awards Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (shared with cast) Home and Away (Season 26) Nominated [17] 2023 Logie Awards Most Popular Actress Home and Away (Season 35) Nominated [18]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Interview on Notnet.co.uk"](https://web.archive.org/web/20070701150201/http://shewolf.notnet.co.uk/interv/emilysymons/louisetm.html). Archived from [the original](http://shewolf.notnet.co.uk/interv/emilysymons/louisetm.html) on 1 July 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Mercado, Andrew (2004). *Super Aussie Soaps*. [Pluto Press Australia](/source/Pluto_Press_Australia). p. 275. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-86403-191-1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-86403-191-1).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Brown, David (25 January 1992). "Kym's rockin' role". *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. p. 3.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NTA_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NTA_4-1) ["National TV awards: 2002 shortlist"](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2329203.stm). [BBC News](/source/BBC_News). 15 October 2002. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Goode, Mark (19 December 2007). ["The 5-minute Interview: Emily Symons, Actress"](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/the-5minute-interview-emily-symons-actress-765900.html). *[The Independent](/source/The_Independent)*. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Christie, Joel; Harris, Amy (19 March 2010). ["Emily Symons returns to Home And Away"](http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/emily-symons-returns-to-home-and-away/story-e6frewz0-1225842535339). *[The Daily Telegraph](/source/The_Daily_Telegraph_(Sydney))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120926190747/http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/emily-symons-returns-to-home-and-away/story-e6frewz0-1225842535339) from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Warner, Sam (21 May 2019). ["Home and Away star Emily Symons celebrates 30 years with the soap"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/home-and-away/a27540394/home-and-away-emily-symons-celebrates-30-years-soap/). [Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy). Retrieved 19 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Harmsworth_8-0)** Harmsworth, Andrei (24 July 2023). ["Logies 2023: Home and Away's Emily Symons on being a single mum and escaping UK soap fame"](https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/tv/logies-2023-home-and-aways-emily-symons-on-being-a-single-mum-and-escaping-uk-soap-fame--c-11166798). *[The West Australian](/source/The_West_Australian)*. Retrieved 19 October 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Shelley, Garry (11 July 1992). "'I fell head over heels in love!'". *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. p. 8–9.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-WeddingBelle_10-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-WeddingBelle_10-1) Brown, David (5 December 1992). "Wedding belle Emily". *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. p. 13.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Stanley, Di (15 April 1995). "Emily's secret bust up". *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. pp. 2–3.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Sunday Mirror article"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180807063600/https://www.mirror.co.uk/2007/02/25/ivf-killed-my-marriage-says-skate-star-98487-18672762/?service=responsive). *[Daily Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sunday-mirror/2007/02/25/ivf-killed-my-marriage-says-skate-star-98487-18672762/) on 7 August 2018. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["EXCLUSIVE: ICE EMILY'S LOVE SPLIT"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/exclusive-ice-emilys-love-split-1631807). *Sunday Mirror*. 4 February 2007. Retrieved 25 June 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["News: latest stories, exclusives, opinion & analysis"](https://web.archive.org/web/20071111013022/http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline%3Dem-s-love-iced-%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18573386%26siteid%3D62484-name_page.html). *Sunday Mirror*. Archived from [the original](http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline%3Dem-s-love-iced-%26method%3Dfull%26objectid%3D18573386%26siteid%3D62484-name_page.html) on 11 November 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Brennan, Bella (8 December 2021). ["Her little summer babe! Inside Home And Away star Emily Symons' beautiful bond with her "miracle" son Henry"](https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/emily-symons-son-64064). *[TV Week](/source/TV_Week)*. Retrieved 10 February 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-aus_16-0)** Ryan, Gavin (2011). *Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010* (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 99.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Equity Ensemble Awards 2014 – Voting now open!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140415105231/http://www.equityfoundation.org.au/equity-news/equity-ensemble-awards-2014-voting-now-open.html). *equityfoundation.org.au*. 1 April 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.equityfoundation.org.au/equity-news/equity-ensemble-awards-2014-voting-now-open.html) on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Knox, David (30 July 2023). ["Logie Awards 2023: winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230730151354/https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/07/logie-awards-2023-winners.html). [TV Tonight](/source/TV_Tonight). Archived from [the original](https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/07/logie-awards-2023-winners.html) on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.

## External links

- [Emily Symons](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0843381/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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