Emmerdale star Charley Webb has left fans in complete awe with a heartwarming selfie she shared on social media, featuring her striking resemblance to her eldest son. The 37-year-old actress, famous for her portrayal of Debbie Dingle on the ITV soap from 2002 to 2021, shared the family moment with her three sons: Buster, Bowie, and Ace. The photo was taken to mark Buster’s 15th birthday, a milestone that left Charley in disbelief over how quickly her son is growing up.
The image shows Charley and her three boys standing together under the glow of the evening sun, looking radiant and full of love. Alongside the photo, Charley posted a touching message on Instagram: “I can’t believe I’ve got a 15-year-old. You actually couldn’t meet a nicer kid. Happy birthday to my first love 3/4/2010,” along with a yellow heart emoji. Fans were quick to comment on how much Buster looks like his famous mom, with one fan writing, “Goodness, he is so like you,” and another adding, “You gave birth to the male version of yourself! Happy birthday to your son!” Even TV star Sheridan Smith couldn’t resist commenting, sending birthday wishes with a red heart emoji.
Charley, who was married to her Emmerdale co-star Matthew Wolfenden until their split in 2023, has been very open about her life as a mother. The couple shares three sons—Buster, Bowie (9), and Ace (5). She frequently interacts with her fans on social media, sharing both the ups and downs of raising her boys. In 2022, Charley shared a candid photo showing her home filled with toys scattered by her youngest son. Fans couldn’t help but sympathize as she joked about trying to get him to tidy up before moving on to the next set of toys.
In addition to her parenting challenges, Charley has also expressed a desire for more children. While sharing her thoughts online, she confessed that she felt “really broody” but acknowledged that it wasn’t quite the right time for another baby. Recently, Charley reached out to her followers to vent about the struggles of getting her kids ready for the school run. She humorously shared how, despite being highly organized with uniforms and schedules, the daily rush often ends in meltdowns—especially with Bowie, who threw a tantrum over not being able to make an emoji before leaving for school.
As a mother, Charley’s interactions with her fans show her down-to-earth and relatable side, which has only endeared her more to Emmerdale viewers. Her latest post, celebrating her son Buster’s birthday and capturing the likeness between mother and son, is just another example of how Charley Webb continues to connect with her fans, proving once again that she is much more than just a beloved soap star.
