Faye Windass (also Butler) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Ellie Leach.

She was introduced as a potential adoptive child for Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison) in the episode aired on 24 January 2011.

Other storylines involve her relationships with Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) and Craig Tinker (Colson Smith), being imprisoned after attacking Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) after a case of mistaken identity, being sexually assaulted and being diagnosed with premature menopause.

"[3] Faye is introduced in January 2011 as the potential adoptive child of Anna (Debbie Rush) and Eddie Windass (Steve Huison).

"[7] In an interview with Daniel Kilkelly, on 9 August 2012, producer Phil Collinson revealed that there are plans to introduce Faye's father, who is "going to come along and challenge things for Anna.

"[9] Spoiler pictures that were released on 13 January 2013, revealed that Joe Duttine had been cast in the role of Tim Metcalfe, Faye's dad.

In March 2013, it was revealed that Faye would tell headteacher Brian Packham that Anna hits her in a bid to live with Tim.

It’s only when Anna tells her how serious things are that Faye realises she must tell the truth.”[12] On 19 June 2014, it was announced that Faye would fall pregnant at the age of 12, with a show source saying it "is bound to be a controversial storyline but the programme has a history of handling difficult subject matters in a sensitive and considerate way" and that "bosses are still working out the exact details of the controversial storyline, including who the father is.

"[13][14] Previously done with Sarah-Louise Platt (Tina O'Brien), producer Stuart Blackburn, said that whilst "in some respects life went back to normal" for Sarah, "that won't happen" with Faye.

As the week unfolds we'll see how he becomes a really good friend" and that "everything explodes" She said that Faye "panics at the end" and needs her family" She added that "It's not going to be roses around the door.

Rush described Faye as "an annoying teenager", but a child who "came from a really unhappy, broken background - passed from pillar to post.

[21] Anna is "instantly worried" about Faye having a boyfriend due to being a teenage mother, but receives criticism from her new partner, Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell), over the handling of the situation.

[22] In April 2023, it was confirmed that Leach would be leaving Coronation Street after 12 years in the role of Faye, with her departure scenes set to air in a "huge story" in summer 2023.

[23] Faye is introduced to Eddie (Steve Huison) and Anna Windass (Debbie Rush) by her social worker, Hilary Pugsley (Caroline Pegg).

After several visits, Faye begins to like the Windasses but the adoption is threatened by the revelation that their son, Gary (Mikey North), has been discharged from the army and will be living with them.

Anna notices that Faye is more withdrawn and on checking her computer, finds evidence of bullying and promptly takes it to the school.

Headmaster Brian Packham (Peter Gunn) takes it seriously, but worries when he discovers the bully's identity as Lindsay's grandmother is head of the board of governors.

Anna discovers that Faye is in touch with her birth father Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), who she hasn't seen since she was two years old.

However, Grace soon shows her true colours and encourages Faye to throw stones at Mary Taylor's (Patti Clare) caravan and to torment Nick Tilsley (Ben Price), who has recently suffered brain damage.

Grace then forces Faye to put Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) into a dress and films the incident.

Several weeks later, Owen turns bankrupt and debt collectors take the furniture from the Windass' house.

Faye mentions to Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) that she is being bullied by some girls in her year, as she says that they mock her about her weight.

Faye tells Anna she was at the precinct to work on a school project, but Katy sees her in the park and catches her trying to smoke when a packet of cigarettes fall out of her bag.

During her parents' evening, Faye comes face-to-face with the father of her baby, Jackson Hodge (Rhys Cadman) and she runs out of the school hall, upset.

After accusing Craig of getting Faye pregnant and hitting Kirk Sutherland (Andrew Whyment), Owen is arrested for assault after being reported.

Tim and Anna discuss the options with Faye, who admits that she could never hate or blame Miley for the recent events, but she does love her and wants what is best for her.

After keeping their relationship secret, Anna and Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) tell Faye they are dating.

Anna is furious when Faye spends her birthday money on a tattoo and Seb supplied her with a fake ID.

Seb attempts to steal a car, but when the owners show up, he flees and Faye is caught and collected from the police station by Tim and Kevin.

Gary explains that Pat forced Anna to have sex as he put their family in debt and was overworking him and Owen, but Faye does not believe it was rape.