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Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michelle Keegan stuns fans with bikini snaps just months after giving birth
Former Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan became a first time mum in March this year - but she is already back promoting her swimwear brand and showing off her latest designs Michelle Keegan may have given birth to her first child just four months ago, but she is already back to work and flogging bikinis that she has designed - winning support and praise from fans in the process. The 38-year-old former Coronation Street star became a first time mum in March this year as she welcomed her daughter, named Palma, with her husband - reality star Mark Wright, 38. Most new mothers in the UK take advantage of the 26-52 weeks statutory maternity leave once welcoming their bundle of joy. But Michelle proved she was ready and raring to get back to work this weekend as she modelled her latest line of bikinis and beach wear from her Orfila Bee fashion line. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Michelle shared a collection of snaps of herself wearing a brown bikini and a cowgirl hat. She paired the items with a lightweight white sarong which was tied around her waist and a white summer beach top that covered her arms. The star uploaded the images to her main grid alongside a caption stating: "We really did make the chicest cover up @orfilabee." Fans were stunned to see Michelle back at work - and showing off her toned figure. One impressed follower remarked in the comments section: "Thought she just had a baby?" While another echoed: "How have you just birthed a child?" Earlier this month, it was revealed that Michelle has been "torn" over her future - with the possibility of big acting roles and her new role as a mother pulling her in opposite directions. A source told The Mirror last weekend: 'Michelle has always been a hard worker, so she's torn between staying at home with Palma and getting back out there. 'It's not an easy industry – you're self-employed so you never know when your next job might be. It's still really early days, but these are the questions she's asking herself, because she's very much in demand. Everything Michelle touches lately seems to turn to gold.' Weeks earlier it was reported that Stockport-born Michelle had signed a six-figure deal to become the new face of Sky – alongside Luther star Idris Elba. Arguably still most famous for playing Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street from 2008 until 2014, Michelle went on to carve out an impressive acting career across a variety of genres. She made an impact as an army soldier in the hit BBC show Our Girl from 2016 until 2020. And more recently she enjoyed success on the Netflix drama Fool Me Once, and has won fans for her comedy work on the Sky series Brassic. Away from acting, she has drawn further attention for her fashion collaborations - and her romantic life. She began dating The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright in 2013 - and they became engaged that same year. It wasn't until May 2015 that they tied the knot - and then almost 10 full decades later, the happy couple started their own family with the arrival of Palma.
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Michelle Keegan shows off incredible body just four months after giving birth as she strips down to bikini top
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHELLE Keegan looked incredible as she showed off her toned body in a bikini top four months after giving birth. The actress, 38, modelled her collaboration with swimwear brand Orfila Bee beside a sun-soaked pool. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Michelle Keegan wowed in a stylish bikini in a new shoot Credit: Instagram 4 The new mum was praised by her followers Credit: Instagram She stunned in the chocolate brown bandeau bikini which featured a stylish golden ring on the front. Michelle pulled on a loose white linen shirt and matching sarong, and finished the look with shades and a cowboy hat. Her followers were in awe, with one commenting: "How have you just birthed a child?" Another said: "You look absolutely stunning." A third wrote: " body girl." The Instagram post comes a week after Michelle returned to work following the arrival of daughter Palma in March. She jetted to a film set in Bulgaria for her next project and shared smiley snaps in front of a grand backdrop. Michelle has taken to motherhood effortlessly from the snippets of her life she's sharing on social media. But some mums in her local area are said to be feeling deflated after comparing their own situations with Michelle. The Fool Me Once star, who recently bagged herself a six-figure sum to become the new face of Sky, has been excitedly sharing snaps of her living it up at the Cannes film festival, on holiday in Spain and showing off her incredible post-baby figure in tiny swimsuits from her own fashion range. Michelle Keegan Welcomes Baby Girl with Mark Wright But a source claims that fellow Essex mums are turning on the star because they believe Michelle is 'rubbing people up the wrong way' by not showing the 'reality' of life with a newborn. 'Local mums seem to be pretty jealous that Michelle has bounced back from having a baby so quickly and so effortlessly,' a source told Fabulous. 'It has rubbed them up the wrong way that she's showing off her incredible postpartum figure on lavish holidays just weeks after giving birth. 'A lot of them - like most new mums - are struggling to form a sentence, they're so tired, so to watch as Michelle goes and secures a six-figure deal with a huge company, with barely a hair out of place, well they can't get their heads around it. Sources claim that Michelle's seemingly 'easy' postpartum journey has been the talk of mum and baby groups in the Ongar and Epping Forest area of Essex, where she and husband Mark Wright, 38, have lived since 2019. While some women are in awe of Michelle and celebrate the fact that she appears to be smashing motherhood, others are scratching their heads as to why the former Corrie actress isn't showing the downsides of postpartum life. 4 Fashionista Michelle recently returned to work Credit: Instagram
Daily Mirror
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michelle Keegan 'torn' after baby Palma's birth with 'struggle to say no'
Former Coronation Street and new mum Michelle Keegan teased an upcoming project last week, but a source says it will bring up conflicting emotions After being tipped for Hollywood stardom, Michelle Keegan is feeling 'torn' between being a full-time mum and making the most of some exciting job offers. The former Corrie actress gave birth to baby Palma just four months ago, but already has TV execs vying to hire her, a source says, leaving her with a dilemma. 'Michelle has always been a hard worker, so she's torn between staying at home with Palma and getting back out there,' our source claims. 'It's not an easy industry – you're self-employed so you never know when your next job might be. It's still really early days, but these are the questions she's asking herself, because she's very much in demand. Everything Michelle touches lately seems to turn to gold.' READ MORE: 'Lightweight and sturdy' expandable carry-on suitcase is slashed by £130 for Prime Day Just weeks ago it was reported that Stockport-born Michelle had signed a six-figure deal to become the new face of Sky – alongside Luther star Idris Elba. And Michelle recently shared some photos of herself stepping back in front of the camera for a mystery project. Stylish in linen trousers and a top with 'Copacabana' written across the front, the 38-year-old was having her hair and make-up done. This could be her first big professional commitment since having Palma – her first child with her husband, former TOWIE star turned presenter Mark Wright – on 6 March. But for Michelle, who shot to fame in 2008 as barmaid Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street, it also means stepping away temporarily from the most important role of her life – motherhood. Parenting expert Joy Randolph tells OK!, 'What Michelle is feeling is completely normal – and incredibly common for new mothers; that emotional tug between wanting to be there for every moment with your baby, and also honouring the career you've worked so hard to build. It's not a lack of love or commitment. It's the reality of being a working mother today. 'Her situation reflects the reality of many. She's not choosing one over the other. She's trying, like millions of women do, to hold both her baby and her career in the same hand. That's not a weakness. That's motherhood.' With Michelle's Sky comedy Brassic wrapping on its seventh and final season, she is clearly eager to stay connected with the network, in a new capacity. Our source goes on to say, 'The Sky deal is her dipping her toe back in the water and working out what she's comfortable with. She knows she won't get this time back with Palma, but it's hard saying 'no' when you're in demand and you don't know how long that will last." The source continued, 'The thought of leaving her baby even for a short time is really hard, even though Mark is an amazing dad and very supportive. She's really ambitious and had such success with Fool Me Once that it's hard for her to think about staying away from work for too long.' Post-Corrie, Michelle's career skyrocketed, as she took lead roles in BBC military drama Our Girl, Sky's Brassic and BBC Australian period drama Ten Pound Poms. But her star power was cemented last year, with her impressive turn as Maya Stern in Netflix 's Harlan Coben thriller Fool Me Once – which became a global hit and sparked rumours she was being touted for roles across the pond. Between jobs, she'll no doubt return to the couple's Essex home to pick up where she left off. And Michelle and Mark have evidently been enjoying their time as new parents, sharing glimpses of Palma on their social media accounts. The couple and daughter Palma – whose name is believed to have been inspired by the Spanish island of Majorca, where they own a property – recently returned from Spain's £300-a-night SO/Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel after a break with Mark's extended family, Palma's first holiday abroad. And, as our source claims, Mark has taken to fatherhood 'like a duck to water' and will support Michelle in whatever she decides. Mark, also 38, was back at work in the Heart FM studio with pal and co-presenter Olly Murs just days after Palma's birth. Speaking to the Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker, who also became a dad for the first time last year, a besotted Mark said he'd be videocalling his wife and daughter during their studio breaks. 'It makes you realise what our mums did for us, and makes me have so much more respect than I already had for what women go through,' he added, praising Michelle as a 'superhero'. 'Michelle has really bonded with Palma – as has Mark – and she is loving every second of being a mum, they both feel it's all been worth every second of the wait for her. She's such a happy baby and Michelle and Mark are brilliant parents – nothing seems to faze them. They're both in their element.'
Irish Independent
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow's Netflix and Playstation musicians to headline Dublin's Whelan's
The award-winning duo consists of composer/producer Gus Crawford Collins and singer/songwriter, The Voice finalist Kim Hayden. You will have heard this exciting duo's cinematic music on several of the latest Netflix hit series, including Fool Me Once, Missing You and Obsession, as well as blockbuster movie trailers, including Mothers Instinct and Unsung Hero and, of course, the show that really brought their music to the mainstream, Love Island. Their work for Netflix's Obsession trailer earned them the award for Best Use Of Music at the Promax awards, while PlayStation's renowned 30th Anniversary Trailer also featured their award-winning cover of 'Dreams'. Their sound, which has been carefully crafted and honed over many yeas, has been described as 'uniquely ethereal, cinematic and atmospheric', and the pair found their winning formula in the film, tv, trailers and gaming world soundscape. Dream A Lot's originals and reimagines of classic hits such as Christina Aguilera's Fighter, Kylie's Can't Get You Out Of My Head and their viral cover of Dreams by the Cranberries have been heard by millions across the world. On top of which they have made their way into the top five Shazam charts with their cover of Shakespeare's Sister Stay. All the work is done at a little studio at their home in Newcastle, Co Wicklow, where apart from film and TV soundtracks, they work on original music, which they always hoped to release and perform. When they spoke to last year, they did hint at a live show, and in terms of replicating their music, as with all they do, they were aiming high. 'We've been toying with some ideas,' Gus said. 'Because the kind of thing we want to do is like a sort of Hans Zimmer-style show, make it really, you know, super cinematic. Almost like a soundtrack night almost essentially. I think we're going to try and be brave.' This is a rare opportunity to see and hear the Dream A Lot experience as they play their favourite tracks and new originals live in the intimate Whelan's venue. Dream A Lot, with special guests Nadia and Kellie Lewis, play Whelan's Main Venue on Sunday, July 27.
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC Happy Valley creator's 'brilliant' three-part drama that fans have 'got to watch'
Channel 4 has added a 'touching and intriguing' three-part drama to its line-up, and it's a must-watch for fans of the BBC's Happy Valley. Fans of the popular show Happy Valley are being encouraged to tune in to a 'brilliant' three-part drama. It has just recently been added to the Channel 4 schedule. The captivating series Come Home, was penned by renowned screenwriter Danny Brocklehurst, who is credited for his works such as Fool Me Once and Brassic. This "touching and intriguing" drama delves into the repercussions of a mother's sudden departure from her family. Initially aired on the BBC in 2018, the show was produced by the same creators behind the hit series Happy Valley. Filmed in Northern Ireland, the storyline centres around Greg, a father of three who is left reeling when his wife of 19 years unexpectedly abandons him and their children, reports the Mirror. According to the official synopsis, the series explores themes of parenting, relationships, and personal truth. It states: "Greg and Marie have been married for nineteen years, when, seemingly out of the blue, Marie walks out on him and her three children – the last taboo of parenting." "This touching and intriguing drama will take audiences on a roller-coaster of ever-changing emotions and allegiances. Multiple time-frames, viewpoints and flashbacks tell Greg and Marie's story and force viewers to confront their own truths. How can two people that loved each other become so opposed?". "Can a child learn to forgive their mother for leaving them? And why would Marie make such a shocking and significant decision to change their lives and divide their loyalties forever?" In a chat with the BBC, show creator Danny shared insights into what to expect, revealing: "The first episode is told from the perspective of Greg (Christopher Eccleston) and the kids, nine months after Marie (Paula Malcomson) has walked out. They are trying to find a way to cope, but a new woman in Greg's life brings problems rising to the surface." Danny continued, explaining the series development: "The second instalment of the series spotlights Marie, while the third episode delves into themes of fierce protection and divided loyalties,". Starring front and centre is Christopher Eccleston, known most for his performances in Doctor Who and True Detective, as Greg, whereas Marie is brought to life by Paula Malcomson, acclaimed for her roles in Ray Donovan and Mayor of Kingstown. The trio of children feature Anthony Boyle, recognised from Shardlake and Say Nothing, as Liam; Lola Petticrew, familiar from appearances in Say Nothing and Bloodlands, as Laura; and Darcey McNeeley, of Derry Girls, embodying Molly. Since its premiere, the show has recieved high praise, with viewers referring to it as "brilliant" and "gripping". The rresponse on social media has been overwhelmingly positive, with one user posting: "#ComeHome was brilliant." Others chimed in, saying: "Christopher Eccleston is an amazing actor; whole cast were brilliant. Intriguing stuff," while another declared: "What brilliant short series, great acting and storyline."
