For 28 years, Irene Roberts has been the heart and soul of Home And Away.
Loved worldwide, the popular character is the ultimate true-blue battler, known for her welcoming presence, warm heart and quick-witted remarks. And for her rollercoaster life in Summer Bay!
But for Lynne McGranger – the award-winning drama’s longest-serving female cast member – her character’s trials and tribulations are far removed from her own. Unlike her alter-ego, she prefers a low profile.
And while her on-screen character may be unlucky in love, in real life Lynne has been with her partner Paul McWaters for more than 30 years.
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“Aside from being a wonderful man, if it wasn’t for him I’d never have been able to do what I’ve done on Home And Away. He took over as a house husband and primary carer of Clancy,” Lynne revealed to Woman’s Day.
“He’s amazing. We still enjoy each other’s company and still make each other laugh.”
Despite being one of the most recognisable faces on the small screen, the 67-year-old credits her husband and 29-year-old daughter Clancy McWaters for keeping her grounded.
“We’re a pretty normal home. Paul has been a house husband since Clancy was born. Now he’s kind of a computer geek, which isn’t my cup of tea but he loves it.”
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Marriage hasn’t been high on their list of priorities, but Lynne doesn’t rule it out.
“If we do get married it will probably be a barbecue in the backyard,” she said.
In the past, the actress has poked fun of her partner not proposing.
“I’m still waiting [for him to propose],” she told New Idea in their first joint interview back in 2014.
“We always joke and say we’ll do it when we want some whitegoods, and I’m here to tell you now, we need a new washing machine,” she quipped.
Lynne and Paul really do prove if a relationship isn’t broken, don’t get married!
Keep scrolling as we wrap up their sweetest moments of all time.
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“I invited him round to my place in 1984 and he never went home. Still hasn’t,” Lynne told New Idea of how she and Paul first got together.
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The couple are the proud parents to 29-year-old daughter Clancy McWaters.
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Lynne and Paul rarely attend red carpet events together, instead preferring to keep their romance out of the spotlight.
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It seems to be a winning formula! Look how happy they are all these years later.
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Spot the daughter photobomb! Clancy crashes her parents’ romantic selfie.
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Aww, how precious is this family throwback?
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Lynne, Clancy and Paul pose for a sweet family photo.
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Her biggest support: “Aside from being a wonderful man, if it wasn’t for him I’d never have been able to do what I’ve done on Home And Away. He took over as a house husband and primary carer of Clancy,” Lynne has revealed of her partner.
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Lynne and Paul are huge sports fans, often heading to the AFL to cheer on their beloved Sydney Swans.
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“He’s amazing. We still enjoy each other’s company and still make each other laugh,” the soapie star revealed of her partner of over thirty years.
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While the pair aren’t married, Lynne hasn’t ruled it out.
“If we do get married it will probably be a barbecue in the backyard,” she said.
In December last year, the couple rung in their 36-year anniversary.
“Happy anniversary to my partner in crime! 36 years!! Where the hell did that go. Thanks for the laughs baby. Love you,” the actress mused at the time.
“We’re a pretty normal home. Paul has been a house husband since Clancy was born. Now he’s kind of a computer geek, which isn’t my cup of tea but he loves it,” Lynne revealed of her long-term partner.
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Cheers to a life-long partnership.
