Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Palma Elizabeth Wright, born on March 6, 2025. Michelle announced the news on Instagram, sharing a black-and-white photo of their newborn’s tiny hand.
The couple reportedly chose the name Palma due to their strong connection to Mallorca, their favorite holiday destination and the setting of their pregnancy reveal.
Michelle, 37, and Mark, 37, who tied the knot in May 2015, live in a custom-built Essex mansion. Mark, a former TOWIE star and Heart Radio host, has long spoken about his desire to be a father.
Celebrity Congratulations
The couple received an outpouring of love from friends and family, including Rochelle Humes, Kelly Brook, Vicky Pattison, and James ‘Arg’ Argent.
• Arg: “I love you both! You’re going to be amazing parents. Can’t wait to be an uncle.”
• Mark’s sister-in-law Hollie: “Josh and Dusty can’t wait to meet their new cousin ❤️.”
• Natalya Wright: “So happy for you both! The best news ever ✨.”
• Rochelle and Marvin Humes: “Over the moon for you both ❤️.”
• Mark’s brother Josh: “Can’t wait for our boys to meet your little one ❤️.”
• Sam Faiers: “❤️ Huge congratulations!”
Parenthood Plans
Michelle recently shared her excitement about taking a break from work to focus on motherhood. “I’m taking a good chunk of time off to enjoy being a mum. I can’t wait!” she told MailOnline.
Mark, equally thrilled, revealed that Olly Murs has been giving him parenting advice. “He told me it’s an amazing ride—I can’t wait,” Mark said.
Terrifying Home Invasion
The joyous baby news comes after a frightening home invasion at their £3.5 million Essex mansion last month. The couple reportedly locked themselves in a bedroom after four masked raiders broke in around 6 p.m.
Security alarms alerted police, who arrived within minutes. The intruders fled empty-handed, but the ordeal left Mark and Michelle shaken.
Career Highlights
Michelle’s pregnancy follows a hugely successful year, starring in Netflix’s Fool Me Once, one of the platform’s most-watched series. She previously gained fame as Tina McIntyre on Coronation Street and later starred in Our Girl, Ten Pound Poms, and Brassic.
Mark, best known for his time on TOWIE, later hosted Extra TV in the U.S. and The Challenge: UK. The couple, who met backstage at The X Factor, celebrated their nine-year wedding anniversary last May.
Despite years of speculation about starting a family, Michelle previously spoke out about the sexist pressure on women to have children, saying, “It’s no one else’s business.”
Now, the couple is embracing their new role as proud parents to baby Palma.
