Sheridan Smith debuted a striking new look with bright red hair as she reunited with close friend Charley Webb on Sunday. The actresses were seen singing along to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" in a video shared on Instagram, signaling a reconciliation after a period of reported tension in their friendship.
Smith, 45, showcased her vibrant, cropped red hair styled with a side-parting in the video. Webb, 38, a former star of "Emmerdale," appeared in good spirits alongside Smith, who rested her head on Webb's shoulder, indicating their bond remains strong.
The reunion follows reports from September that the two had unfollowed each other on social media, creating speculation about the status of their once-intense friendship. A source told The Sun at the time that Webb had been living with Smith following her 2023 split from husband Matthew Wolfenden. Their friendship was described as "intense and fulfilling," but reports suggested a drift occurred when Smith decided to move and Webb grew closer to actress Wallis Day.
During their close period, Smith and Webb were reportedly inseparable, referring to each other as "bae." Webb also assisted while Smith was working away and they shared a dog, even taking a holiday together in Greece.
Smith recently relocated to Doncaster with her six-year-old son, Billy, whom she co-parents with ex-fiancé Jamie Horn. This move was influenced by her filming a new true crime series, "I Fought The Law," in the area, where she reportedly developed a fondness for the region. Webb, meanwhile, continues to work in acting in London while also spending time with her three children in Yorkshire.
Fans reacted positively to Smith's new hairstyle in the comments section of the Instagram post, with Webb posting "Back to Life" accompanied by two penguin emojis.