Michelle Keegan has been flooded with support as she announced the birth of her daughter. The former Coronation Street star revealed she was expecting her first child in a joint announcement with husband Mark Wright at the end of last year.
She has taken to Instagram today to reveal she has welcomed her new bundle of joy into the world today. The 37-year-old shared the adorable snap as the happy couple cradled their newborn with her 7.4m followers.
She captioned the post: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright. 06.03.25.” The Fool Me Once star was flooded with happy messages from her co-stars after the amazing news.
Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby in Corrie, said: “Huge congratulations. It’s the best x” Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in Corrie, added: “Congratulations . Welcome Palma.”
Former Emmerdale star, Charley Webb, said: “Dreamiest of names.” Michelle has named the baby after her favourite place as her and Mark have regularly holidayed in Palma, Mallorca.
At the end of last year, the Ten Pound Poms star shared a post on Instagram while she was soaking up the sun on the Spanish island. She captioned the selection of images: “Just a couple of days in our fave place before the Christmas build up begins.”
Michelle’s incredible news comes after years of speculation about when she would start a family as she has been married to former TOWIE star Mark since 2015.
The two announced they were expecting at the end of last year in a snap featuring a picture of Michelle showing off her baby bump on the beach.
She said: “2025 is going to be a special one for us… [baby emoji. love heart emoji].” Michelle and Mark first met in Dubai at the end of 2012 and confirmed their relationship at the 2013 National Television Awards.
Just nine months later, Mark proposed to Michelle during a trip back to Dubai. Mark Wright shared his emotions with The Mirror following his engagement.
He said: “I’ve got now, for the first time in my life, what I’ve always wanted and what every boy dreams of – affection in a relationship, love, best friend, a girl I fancy… everything rolled into one.”
The couple then proceeded to have a fairy-tale wedding at St Mary’s Church in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, celebrating afterwards at the grand Hengrave Hall.