British actress Iz Hesketh began her acting career in stage productions of The Book of Mormon, Rent and Legally Blonde before landing her breakout role as Kitty Draper in Hollyoaks, for which she won Best Newcomer at the RadioTimes.

com Soap Awards in 2024. The 28 year old is currently making waves in her latest role, starring alongside Alan Cumming and David Morrissey in Russell T Davies's queer thriller series Tip Toe. The show premiered in May 2026 and was met with strong reviews, including The Independent praising Hesketh's compelling portrayal of Zee. As a trans actress, Hesketh said she sees the series as a potential ‘catalyst for real political and social change’. Backed by critical acclaim and growing media attention, she is undoubtedly one to watch in 2026.