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Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mark Wright's sister shares rare insight into his and Michelle's parenting
Jess Wright has given fans a rare glimpse into how her brother Mark Wright and sister-in-law Michelle Keegan are settling into life as new parents to their baby daughter, Palma. The TV star, who is mum to son Presley, exclusively spoke about her famous family's growing brood and how excited she is to see little Palma join the close-knit clan."It's lovely seeing [Mark and Michelle] as parents, I knew they would be incredible parents and they are. "We're always with each other anyway and we tell each other little bits, so there's always room to help each other out when you have babies. It's all such new territory," said Jessica, who was talking ahead of her Have A Heart Gala, an event she hosted earlier this week to support charity The Brompton Fountain. Mark and Michelle welcomed their daughter Palma in March, with the little one the Wright family's first granddaughter, as sibling Josh also has two sons; Josh Jnr and Dustin. "Presley is so close to his cousins Josh and Dustin, and, obviously, now we've got Palma who is going to fit right in," Jess gushed. "She's adorable! They all absolutely love spending time with each other and Palma is an angel. She's adorable, beautiful and so sweet. The boys love her and are very gentle with her." At the time of their baby announcement, Mark and Michelle posted an endearing black and white snapshot showing the proud new parents clasping hands with their tiny new-born. Their heart-warming social media caption read: "Together we have a new love to share... Our little girl" accompanied by a white heart emoji. They went on to write: "Palma Elizabeth Wright" following up with her birth date "06.03.25". Jessica gushed as she reposted: "Most beautiful addition to our family. I finally have a niece and I am so in love."
Daily Mirror
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jess Wright praises brother Mark and shares why she won't babysit his daughter
EXCLUSIVE: Former TOWIE star Jessica Wright spoke to the Mirror about her brother Mark Wright becoming a parent with Michelle Keegan whilst on the BAFTA red carpet Reality TV star Jessica Wright has opened up about her brother Mark Wright becoming a parent. Jess praised her younger sibling and teased why she isn't yet offering to babysit her newborn niece, Palma, for the presenter. Mark, 38, and his wife Michelle Keegan, 37, announced the birth of their "little girl" Palma, who is now two months old, in March. Jess, 39 - who is a parent herself to son Presley, two - later described the couple as "incredible parents". The Mirror caught up with Jess at the BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises. She was among the guests on the red carpet at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in London yesterday ahead of the TV awards ceremony. Asked what it's been like seeing her brother Mark take on his new role as a parent, Jess told us: "It's been amazing." The former the Only Way is Essex star went on to gush over him and her newborn niece Palma in our interview. Whilst talking about her sibling, she said on the red carpet: "He's taken to it like a duck to water. He's brilliant. He's amazing. He's really a great dad already." Jess shared that she wasn't surprised though, adding: "I had no doubt." Speaking about Mark's daughter, she said: "She's amazing! The best little girl." Jess - who has two nephews through her youngest brother Josh Wright, 35 - then added about the new arrival of the family: "I'm so happy I have a niece." When asked if she's offering to babysit Palma, Jess laughed. She then teased: "Not quite!" She went on to share that her son - who turns three later this month - keeps her busy enough. She said: "Presley keeps me on my toes enough." Her brother Mark previously teased that he enjoyed his "first night out" with his wife Michelle since Palma's arrival at Jess' Have A Heart Gala last month. Jess also spoke to us about the recent fundraising event on the BAFTAS red carpet. The gala was held at the Savoy on April 24 in support of the Brompton Fountain, which supports the care of seriously ill children. It was shared prior that Jess was collaborating with the charity to raise awareness and funds to provide support for children with severe heart and lung conditions. Jess previously announced that her own son, Presley, had been diagnosed with congenital heart disease, Bicuspid Aortic Valve. She shared the news last year and has since spoken about the condition, including having revealed that Presley will need open-heart surgery at some point. Reflecting on the gala, she told us on the weekend: "It was absolutely incredible. The build up to it was pretty intense but I'm so pleased we did it because we raised a quarter of a million pounds, which is pretty epic for a small charity like the Brompton Fountain - so [I'm] absolutely over the moon!" Asked what it means to be involved with an event like the Have A Heart Gala and raise so much money, given her personal connection to the cause, Jess shared her pride. She also expressed hope over its potential impact. She said: "I'm just really proud that I can use my platform to make some good out of some really awful, tragic stuff which is basically, essentially, open-heart surgery on children and other complications within the heart. So yeah, I'm just really, really happy that I can make a change, hopefully in a positive way with the platform that I have so gratefully been given."
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Keegan looks incredible in a strapless jumpsuit at a charity gala - one month after welcoming her first child with Mark Wright
Michelle Keegan looked nothing short of sensational in a strapless black jumpsuit as she posed for Instagram snaps at the Have A Heart Gala on Tuesday night. The actress, 37, was all smiles as she enjoyed her 'first night out' after welcoming her first child in March with her TOWIE star husband Mark Wright, 38. Michelle showed off her amazing figure in the stylish one-piece and elevated her frame in a pair of towering heels. Styling her long brunette tresses in a low up do, the Netflix star accessorised with a dazzling tennis necklace and coordinated rings. Michelle flashed her gorgeous smile as she posed for photos at the charity gala, which was thrown by her sister-in-law Jessica Wright. The Ten Pound Poms star also snapped a picture of her luxury table place setting as she sipped on a martini. She penned: 'Had an amazing night at @TheBromptonFountain Have A Heart Gala. 'Huge congrats to my sister-in-law @jesswright77 who worked so hard to organise such a heartwarming and impactful event. The love and support in the room was incredible'. Meanwhile Mark also shared a loved-up snap with Michelle as they enjoyed their first night out as parents together at the gala held at the Corinthia London. The couple looked loved-up as they posed for a sweet photo at the 5-star hotel ahead of the charity event. Mark cut a dapper figure in a black tuxedo from M&S, and flashed his dazzling white smile for the camera. Sharing the snap to Instagram, Mark penned: 'Mum and Dad just got scrubbed up, ready for our 1st night out' It comes days after Michelle returned to Pilates for the first time since giving birth to her baby daughter Palma. Just weeks after her arrival into the world, Michelle shared on Instagram she has started working out again. 'Back to business, it's been a long hiatus', she wrote. In another snap, Michelle looked glamorous in a black and white midi skirt as she posed with her dog in the sunshine. Michelle gave birth to a baby girl in March and has been sharing glimpses into her new mum life ever since. Last week, Michelle and Mark took the little one on her first visit to five-star hotel, Corinthia London for a long weekend. Sharing a slew of stunning snaps, Michelle looked effortlessly stylish as she made her way around the big smoke, baby bag and pram in tow. In one image, she showcased her gorgeous figure in a white wrap around top and matching trousers, as she posed for a glamorous mirror selfie, before slipping into a more casual getup of black trousers, a white T-shirt and tan jacket. She left her brunette tresses down and accessorised with a pair of oversized brown sunglasses to protect her eyes from the spring sun. Another picture showed the new-mum looking effortlessly stylish as she enjoyed a sunny day out with baby daughter. Michelle teamed a chic brown leather jacket with alabaster trousers and comfy trainers while shielding her eyes behind shades. The stunner wore her long brunette locks in a half up half down style and pushed her beloved daughter in her £1,249 for the iCandy Peach 7 Coco pushchair. The pair took the little one on her first visit to five-star hotel, Corinthia London for a long weekend, where they gifted her a personalised dressing gown Captioning the post: 'The perfect week…' the former Coronation Street star also shared a number of posts which were dedicated to her daughter's name including some clay mugs Captioning the post: 'The perfect week…' the former Coronation Street star also shared a number of posts which were dedicated to her daughter's name. These included a personalised dressing gown with her name embroidered on the front from the hotel, some clay mugs - one stamped Palma and another stamped Palma's mama - and two gorgeous gold necklaces - one with her daughters' name written out and another with a string of P's across it. Earlier in the week, Mark took to his Instagram Stories to give an insight into the lavish trip, where hotel staff kindly gave them some adorable gifts for Palma. The doting father shared a sweet video of him and Michelle walking into their very luxurious hotel suite, complete with an extravagant chandelier and spiral staircase. Michelle flashed a huge smile as she cradled baby Palma while hotel staff had put photographs of them with their daughter in silver frames on a table. A toy bunny was also placed on the table with 'Palma Wright' written on a red bow around its neck in a heartwarming personal touch. The hotel also gifted baby Palma a dressing gown and tiny slippers with her name embroidered across it, with Mark sharing a picture of the items to Instagram. He also gave an insight into their high-end stay, complete with a very lavish meal and stunning rooftop views of London's city centre.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Michelle Keegan pays tribute to 'hard-working' Jess Wright in heartfelt post
Michelle Keegan paid tribute to her sister-in-law Jessica Wright this week after attending her Have A Heart Gala in London last week alongside the likes of Mark Wright Actor Michelle Keegan has paid tribute to Jessica Wright in a heartfelt post on social media. It comes just days after she joined her husband Mark Wright and his other siblings at a fundraising gala that was hosted by his sister. The Have A Heart Gala was hosted by Jessica, 39, at the Savoy in London on Thursday last week. The event was held in support of the charity the Brompton Fountain, with it said to have aimed to "raise awareness & funds to provide vital support for children with severe and often life-threatening heart and lung conditions". Jessica previously announced that her son Presley, now almost three, had been diagnosed with congenital heart disease Bicuspid Aortic Valve. She spoken about the condition whilst promoting the fundraising event recently. The gala was attended by her siblings Mark, 38, Josh Wright and Natalya Wright, as well as their parents Carol Wright and Mark Wright Snr. Former the Only Way is Essex star Mark's wife Michelle, 37, was also among the guests. She reflected on the evening in a post on Instagram yesterday evening. Michelle shared photos from the gala, including some of herself in her outfit. One photo showed her sister-in-law Jessica stood on the stage at the fundraiser. Alongside the photos, Michelle - who has been married to Mark since 2015 - paid tribute to Jessica and congratulated her over the special occasion last week. She described the Have A Heart Gala as "heartwarming" and "impactful". Michelle wrote: "Had an amazing night at @TheBromptonFountain Have A Heart Gala. Huge congrats to my sister-in-law @jesswright77 who worked so hard to organise such a heartwarming and impactful event. The love and support in the room was incredible." It comes after Mark had teased that the event was his "first night out" with Michelle since the arrival of their one-month-old daughter Palma. Alongside a photo of them dressed up for Jessica's gala last week, he wrote: "Mum and Dad just got scrubbed up, ready for our 1st night out". The couple announced newborn Palma's birth in a joint post on Instagram last month. There was an outpouring of supportive messages from pals and relatives at the time, and fans have since been given updates from them. Michelle and Mark - who announced they were expecting a baby back in December - teased over parenthood in the post announcing Palma's birth a month ago. The couple shared at the time that they "have a new love". Beside a photo of their daughter, Michelle and Mark wrote in the caption: "Together we have a new love to share …" They added: "Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright. 06.03.25."
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mark Wright breaks down in tears over nephew's health battle and says 'it just hurts'
Mark Wright was overcome with emotion as he opened up about his nephew Presley's health battle earlier this week, breaking down in tears during a moving speech. Presley, the son of Mark's sister Jessica Wright and her husband William Lee-Kemp, was diagnosed with a rare heart condition that has deeply affected the entire family. The former TOWIE star, 37, was speaking at the Have A Heart Gala, which was hosted by his sister Jessica in support of The Brompton Fountain, a charity supporting children with serious heart and lung conditions. READ MORE: Jess Wright shares rare insight into Mark and Michelle's parenting of baby Palma READ MORE: Jess Wright's 'world ended' over 2-year-old son Presley's life-threatening heart defect Taking to the stage after watching a short film about the charity, which featured Presley, Mark was visibly emotional as he said, "When it's that close to home, it just…sorry, it just hurts,' his voice breaking as he addressed the crowd. "Although I don't tell her often, my sister is an extraordinary woman. I am biased, of course, but I think we can all agree that her and her husband Will's strength, honesty and the love they show their son is nothing short of remarkable. 'And to my nephew, you're the bravest little boy I know,' he added, turning his back to the stage to compose himself as the room — including his supportive wife Michelle Keegan — erupted in applause. The event, hosted at The Savoy in London, saw Jessica supported by the whole Wright clan; including Mark and Michelle, brother Josh and his wife Hollie, sister Natalya and parents Carol and Mark Snr. Explaining the inspiration behind the event, which saw famous faces including Gemma Collins, Pete Wicks and Vicky Pattison in attendance, Jessica says, 'The minute that we found out about Presley's heart condition, I wanted to do something to help the charity that supports the hospital that he's at." Last year, she and husband William Lee Kemp discovered Presley was suffering from a Bicuspid Aortic Valve — a condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the usual three. Left untreated, it can lead to severe complications, including heart failure and infection. Presley now has regular hospital check-ups every 12 weeks, where doctors monitor his heart with scans and ECGs to determine when he will need open-heart surgery. Admitting she and William have had to lean on one another since finding out Presley will need surgery at some point, Jessica explained, 'We are really supportive of each other. I definitely break down a lot more than Will, but I feel like that's because women generally tend to be slightly more emotional. It's been a huge blow to us both. "To be honest, we can barely say the words out loud without... I don't know. We don't really like talking about it, but then sometimes I just feel like I have to and it's like the elephant in the room. We're still coming to terms with it,' she admits after a pause.
