Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are expecting their first child together, marking a joyful new chapter in their lives. The couple announced the happy news through a heartfelt Instagram post, delighting fans and friends alike.
On Sunday evening, the pair shared the news via their social media, accompanied by a touching photo of Michelle cradling her baby bump on the beach, with Mark adoringly gazing on. The caption read, "2025 is going to be a special one for us..." along with baby and heart emojis. The couple’s announcement has been met with waves of congratulations from their close circle and fans.
Michelle, 37, known for her role on Coronation Street, and Mark, who gained fame from The Only Way Is Essex, married almost nine years ago, tying the knot on May 24, 2015. Since their lavish wedding at St Mary’s Church in Suffolk, they have faced persistent questions about when they would start their family. For years, the couple navigated the incessant queries from fans and family, something Michelle recently addressed, reflecting on the pressures of public expectation.
Speaking candidly about the topic of motherhood and family planning, Michelle previously expressed her frustration. "It’s horrible. People don’t know if we’re trying. They don’t know the background of what’s happening," she revealed to The Mirror. "I’m asked purely because I’m a woman. But I’m immune to it now – it’s just a reaction, and as soon as I hear it, I brush it off as it’s no one else’s business." Her sentiments resonate widely, especially as public figures often endure undue scrutiny.
Mark, also 37, joined Michelle during interviews where they discussed wanting children. He once confessed to The Sun, "We say we're going to try [for a baby] every year but something always seems to come up with work." The couple has focused on their blossoming careers, with Michelle often filming abroad and Mark securing jobs overseas, which pushed their family plans to the back burner.
Yet now, as both have established themselves solidly within their careers, the couple's decision to expand their family is met with excitement. Michelle has expressed her broodiness, mentioning her desire for four children, stating, "I love kids, and I want four, so hopefully in the near future." Meanwhile, Mark has been optimistic about the prospect of twins, saying it would be perfect to have two children at once.
The duo’s announcement brings enlightenment to their fans, who may have only known them through snippets of public appearances and social media, but rally behind this hopeful development. Friends quickly showered the couple's post with support and excitement, with Mark's brother Josh expressing excitement about his future nephew or niece, and James Argent, another close friend, declaring his eagerness to be the uncle.
Reflecting on the couple’s past, they first met during separate holidays to Dubai at the end of 2012. Their bond blossomed after making their romantic relationship public at the National Television Awards soon after. A year later, during another visit to Dubai, Mark proposed to Michelle, expressing his newfound happiness: "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, everything rolled up together."
Following their stunning wedding, held after careful planning and detail at their chosen venue, St Mary’s Church, the couple has navigated their careers, which have often necessitated international travel and separation. Mark spent considerable time working as a presenter for E! and others, leaving Michelle balancing her acting commitments with her personal life.
After years of juggling their busy careers and the public's unrelenting curiosity about their personal lives, the couple moved forward, finally settling down together at their recently completed £3.5 million dream home. The luxurious estate features state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, sauna, and movie room, aptly representing the successful partnership they forged over the years.
Now, as they prepare to welcome their first child, the excitement is palpable. Michelle’s recent obstinacy to external pressures suggests the couple is ready to embrace this new adventure on their own terms. Onlookers can anticipate updates as they transition through this next important stage of their lives.
With such supportive messages flooding their announcement, Keegan and Wright not only celebrate new beginnings but also the triumph of enduring love against the backdrop of public life. Their story continues to evolve, now enriched by the impending arrival of their little one.