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Fictional character from Emmerdale

Katie Sugden (also Addyman and Macey) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Sammy Winward. She made her first screen appearance on 18 July 2001 and Winward's casting was announced a week prior. The character was introduced as a love interest for Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) and their relationship was a focus point for most of the character's tenure. Winward took maternity leave in 2005, returning the following year. Katie's later stories include relationships with Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) and Declan Macey (Jason Merrells), the latter whom she marries. Writers placed Katie in danger in 2012 when she is involved in a mineshaft accident. Winward announced her decision to leave the series in November 2014 and Katie was killed off, making her final appearance on 9 February 2015.

On 10 July 2001, Rick Fulton of the Daily Record reported that Winward had joined the cast as Katie alongside Raine Davison, who played Eve Birch. Fulton said the girls would "set pulses racing among Emmerdale's teenage bratpack." A show spokesperson said there would be some "real eye opening storylines" for the two girls and the rest of the teenage characters, dubbed the "village bratpack." Katie is known for her on and off relationship with Andy Sugden portrayed by Kelvin Fletcher. In July 2014, Winward backed an Andy and Katie upcoming reunion stating: "I think Katie and Andy always end up going back to each other, so it wasn't a surprise at all. It's quite nice actually, because I think they've both grown up a lot since the last time they were together. They're almost like new people."

On 6 November 2012, it was announced that an upcoming storyline would see Katie fall into a mineshaft after having an argument with husband Declan. Jason Merrells who plays Katie's husband Declan Macey commented on the storyline saying: "Declan is absolutely in bits – he's a complete mess. He realises that he was being silly by arguing so much with Katie, and now he could have lost her completely. He goes into a meltdown about it." Winward also revealed: "At first, Katie thinks there's a possibility of getting out because Declan throws a rope down and also tries to pull her up with his coat. But Declan's attempts to rescue her don't work and then she actually falls deep down into the mine. After that, Katie realises that she doesn't have much hope of getting out unless she takes action herself."

After thirteen years in the role, Winward chose to leave Emmerdale in 2014 to pursue other acting projects. Her departure was announced on 28 November 2014 and her exit was scheduled for the following year. Show bosses teased that Katie would depart in a "sensational, not to be missed storyline".

For her portrayal of Katie, Winward earned a nomination for Most Popular Newcomer at the 8th National Television Awards. Winward was nominated in the category of Sexiest Female at both the 2011 and 2013 British Soap Awards.