Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp Michelle Keegan and husband Mark Wright have been showered with love from Michelle’s mum following the arrival of their first bundle of joy. The pair are basking in the glow of new parenthood, having recently shared the news of their baby girl’s birth. The couple announced their daughter’s birth last week with a sweet black and white photo and revealed her name as Palma Elizabeth. Former TOWIE star Mark, 37, received public support from his mum mum Carol as she expressed her joy. The doting granny couldn’t contain her excitement as she reposted the adorable picture of Palma, gushing: “We are in love with you beautiful baby girl thank you Michelle and Mark for this wonder gift. X.”
Michelle’s mum Jackie has been supporting the new parents
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Now, it’s Michelle’s mum Jackie’s turn to share a sweet message about the newborn. Jackie took to social media with a heartfelt message saying: “Happiness is when your granddaughter comes up to you and gives you a big hug ‘just because'”, reports the Mirror. She sweetly added: “Can’t wait,” along with a pink heart emoji. As Mark and Michelle navigate this exciting chapter, sources reveal that Jackie, 63, has been nothing short of a rock for the pair. A regular at the couple’s lavish £3.5million Essex pad, the couple crafted a cosy ‘granny flat’ amid their home revamp for her to visit, and for extended stays. Jackie is often at Michelle’s home, sharing snaps from within the house during festive seasons like Christmas and January, showcasing views of their sprawling garden and pool.
Michelle and Mark announced their happy news with a black and white photo
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A source said she’s met Palma and has been supporting Michelle since the birth. “Jackie is over the moon to be a grandma,” they said. “Palma is her first grandchild and she is besotted, as are the whole family. She’s so proud of Michelle.” Back in December, Jackie admitted: “I’m am so excited,” when people started calling her Grandma. Jackie, who also has son Andrew, shares an incredibly tight-knit bond with Michelle. “My mum, my best friend and hands down THE funniest human on the planet,” Michelle once penned in a heartfelt tribute to her. Despite their closeness, sightings of the duo together are few and far between.
Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are new parents
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Michelle has candidly shared her decision to shield her mum from the harsh glare of public scrutiny after she faced cruel remarks. Chatting with Fearne Cotton on the Happy Place podcast, Michelle delved into the darker side of fame and the importance of safeguarding her family. “I remember once I stepped out of a restaurant with my mum and we got pictured and I remember my mum reading the article and she read the comments”, she recounted. The impact was profound, leaving her mum deeply hurt. “That really affected my mum, really bad. Now she won’t walk out of restaurants with me, because of that reason.”
