High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rae Wilson is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Alice Barlow. She appeared in the series from 5 October 2009 until 9 September 2011. Actress Helen Russell-Clark – who went on to play Jem Costello – originally auditioned for the role, but the part was awarded to Barlow, fulfilling Barlow`s dream of starring in a soap opera. Producer Lucy Allan said Barlow was her favourite addition to the cast during 2009.