Michelle Keegan has landed a lucrative six-figure advertising contract just three months into her new role as a mum. The ex-Coronation Street actress has been soaking up the joys of motherhood since the arrival of her daughter, Palma Elizabeth Wright, on March 6. Alongside husband Mark Wright, Michelle has been relishing her new life as a parent over these past few months.
The couple shared snippets of their first family holiday abroad with their two-month-old daughter Palma last month, jetting off to sunny Spain. Michelle affectionately referred to her little one as “Princess P” and confirmed it was their first getaway as a trio in an Instagram post, captioning: “Princess P’s first family holiday.”
However, it’s back to the grind for Michelle who has recently secured a deal to become the fresh face of Sky. She’s set to star in a string of promotional clips alongside British actor and Luther star Idris Elba, which will be broadcast worldwide.
Her new gig comes after making waves on Sky with her hit comedy-drama Brassic, becoming one of the platform’s standout shows.
A source divulged to The Sun: “Michelle has really been enjoying maternity leave with Palma, but she’ll be back to work soon to film these new adverts for Sky. She has signed a six-figure deal for the job and is thrilled to have been chosen to appear alongside Idris, who has been their ‘face’,” reports the Mirror.
They added: “Brassic is ending after the seventh series and Michelle is keen to still be a part of the Sky brand. Landing this ad is huge for Michelle, as she’s fast becoming a brand in her own right. Everything she touches seems to turn to gold.”
Michelle has certainly become a beloved name in British households, shining in top TV hits like Our Girl, Coronation Street and the Netflix hit Fool Me Once.
Her journey began post-school life when she took up a role behind a beauty counter, transforming into an acclaimed actress living what appears to be the fairytale dream.
Originally from Stockport, Michelle didn’t have a set career path upon leaving school, finding herself working at Selfridges in the Trafford Centre on a makeup counter and doing check-in duties at Manchester Airport.
Suffice it to say, Michelle’s star rose when she snagged her big break on Coronation Street as Tina McIntyre with only her second audition ever, beating out 900 others for the role. In what was practically a heartbeat, two weeks saw her walking onto the set and commencing a skyrocketing acting career.
While TV sensation Michelle Keegan might be raking it in now, she’s got some way to go to match the fortunes of her hubby Mark Wright. As reported a couple of years back, Mark sits pretty with nearly £14 million, thanks to his booming property business.
Considering their joint riches are roughly around the £20 million mark, it’s hardly a shock that the duo indulged in their dream home trio of years ago.