Helen Flanagan's 'missing millions' as star 'has no money' and forced to sell home Helen Flanagan has been forced to sell her dream home after being banned from driving and telling a court she can't afford taxis for her three children Helen Flanagan and Scott Sinclair were together for 13 years Former Coronation Street actress and model Helen Flanagan is known for a career that saw her amass a fortune of around £3.5 million at its peak. The much-adored soap star was overjoyed when she and footballer Scott Sinclair got engaged in 2018 and later became the proud parents of three children. ‌ However, their relationship subsequently ended, and since then, Helen's once fairy-tale life seems to have taken several unexpected turns, sparking concern among her followers as she openly discusses her financial difficulties. Article continues below Read more A Place In The Sun star 'looked like Shrek' after horror accident In a recent revelation, Helen shared that she had to sell the expansive eight-bedroom house she bought with her ex, as it became too costly for her to maintain. She has also been dealing with the repercussions of receiving a driving ban after her car was caught speeding twice in June last year. ‌ In January, she argued against the ban, claiming "exceptional hardship" due to the high cost of taxis needed to transport her children, but was banned from driving nonetheless. The devoted mother admitted she's facing financial struggles, explaining she can't afford the taxi fares necessary to take her youngest child, Charlie, to nursery. She expressed to the court: "I think there might be a perception maybe that I would easily be able to afford a driver but that's quite far from the case. ‌ "I've got enough money in my account to pay off my tax and my VAT and basically that's about it." When questioned, she revealed that an Uber to the nursery would cost around £10: "If I was doing that all the time it would be very, very expensive for me". She also mentioned needing the car to meet her ex-partner, footballer Scott Sinclair, at a service station in Birmingham when the children went to stay with him. ‌ When asked if she had discussed alternative arrangements with Sinclair for their children's visits, Flanagan responded: "No, I haven't. I've got a very difficult relationship with my ex-partner. It's very, very draining." The Corrie actress's defence lawyer told the Magistrate: "She is a single mother of three children and she is doing her best. "I would invite you to look at this case on the cold, hard facts of who is in front of you and I would invite you to find that exceptional hardship is a real possibility." ‌ So what led to the soap star's dream life turning sour? Helen has been candid about her struggles following the heartbreaking split and frequently discusses her mental health. Her career in showbiz started when she was just four years old - featuring in TV adverts for brands like Fairy Liquid and Daz before landing the role of Rosie Webster in ITV's Coronation Street in 2000 - the eldest daughter of Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Sally (Sally Dynevor). ‌ At the tender age of nine, she made her mark as a child star, despite her initial scenes being rather ordinary - calling her and younger sister Sophie (later played by Brooke Vincent) for tea or sending them to their room. Even so, she was reportedly earning an estimated £400 per episode, according to Mail Online. As Rosie grew into her late teens, so did the juicy storylines. These included blackmailing her mum upon discovering her affair and most notably, when student Rosie began an illicit relationship with teacher and serial killer John Stape. ‌ She received nominations in 2006 for 'Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor' and 'Villain of the Year' in 2007. Within a few years, she found happiness in her personal life when she started dating Scott Sinclair. Scott, who was playing for Birmingham City at the time, was earning a substantial weekly wage. ‌ Her enviable status as a WAG who also had her own successful career seemed cemented when the couple got engaged in 2018. Thanks to her stunning looks and star power, she was in high demand for other media work, leading her to take a break from the cobbles. Later, she was paid a hefty sum to appear in I'm A Celebrity in 2012, with some news outlets reporting payment to be well over the one million mark. ‌ Over the next few years, Helen Flanagan became a familiar face on various TV shows such as Big Brother, Celebrity Juice and Eight Out of Ten Cats. Her rising profile led to an increase in endorsement opportunities. Meanwhile, her partner Scott Sinclair, now a midfielder for Manchester City, was earning around £55,000 per week. The glamorous couple frequently graced the covers of showbiz magazines, giving interviews about their luxurious home and happy family life. ‌ Their first child, Matilda, was born in 2015. Following this, they relocated to Scotland while Scott played football for Celtic. As a 'yummy mummy' influencer, Helen's social media following grew, and she amassed over a million Instagram fans. In 2017, she reprised her role as Rosie on Coronation Street. Mail Online reported that her personal annual income was estimated to be around £500,000 in 2018. ‌ That same year, while pregnant, Scott proposed with a lavish diamond ring during a family holiday at Disneyland Paris. A few months later, they welcomed their second child, Delilah, in June 2018. In 2021, they moved near Bolton, Greater Manchester, paying £840,000 in cash for their dream home. Their third child, Charlie, was born on Scott's 32nd birthday. ‌ The dream ended for Helen as she and her partner separated in June 2022, with no wedding on the horizon. The couple reportedly encountered a "rough patch" during the summer, and Helen was later seen without her engagement ring at the Pride of Britain Awards in October. She attributed the split to Scott's difficulty in handling her mental health issues; Helen has been diagnosed with ADHD but continued to work, balancing single motherhood with media commitments. ‌ In a candid revelation last year, Helen shared that she experienced a "very scary" psychotic episode following an adverse reaction to ADHD medication, during a time when she was already "emotionally struggling" after her breakup. Fast forward to 2023, Helen was reportedly paid around £300,000 for a two-week stint in the South African edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Despite this, financial challenges seem to persist for the star. Her public visibility and earning potential have diminished post-I'm A Celeb, although she has secured some commercial deals, including sponsored Instagram posts for lingerie brand Ann Summers to her 1.1 million followers. ‌ Helen's new beau, ex-non-league footballer Robbie Talbot, doesn't appear to match the financial comfort Helen previously enjoyed. According to Mail Online, her company HJF Darling Ltd reported earnings of £135,387 for the year ending August 2024, with a post-tax balance of £75,615. The actress was candid about her financial struggles during her speeding case, admitting to the magistrate that she "basically had no money". Meanwhile, Scott's career trajectory has shifted. ‌ The 36 year old footballer, who began his career with a strong start at City, has since played for lower-paying teams like Preston North End and returned to Bristol Rovers, where he first made his mark. Now facing the threat of dropping out of the third tier of professional football, his peak playing days are behind him. His current earnings are estimated at £2,600 per week, a mere 5% of his salary from 12 years ago, insufficient to maintain the extravagant lifestyle once shared with Helen. Article continues below Reflecting on her need to downsize, Helen shared her feelings on the Declutter Hub podcast: "It actually makes me sad that I'm going to be leaving soon because I actually put so much effort into it. "When we moved I put like a lot of my savings into doing the house up and making it look really beautiful. But it's a big house. It's an eight-bedroom house, which is obviously really hard to keep on top of."