Julia Goulding welcomed her second-born child with a snap and name reveal on Instagram.
The actress beamed as she shared the first snap of the newborn alongside her husband, Ben Silver. Still in the hospital, they posed for the photo in a doorway as the little one lay in their car seat, ready for the journey home.
"Elated" to welcome a baby girl to the world, she said her son Franklin was already "besotted" with her. Covering the child's face with a pink heart for the photo, Julia went on to confirm her name and birth date.
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The caption said: " On Saturday our little girl arrived. We’re absolutely elated and Franklin is besotted with his little sister, Emmeline Beanie Silver. She’s perfect."
The news ushered in a flood of congratulations from her fans and co-stars alike as they swarmed the comment section with flattery. Former Corrie star and Strictly contestant Kym Marsh said: " Huge congrats baby."
On-screen stepson Paddy Bever, who plays Max Turner, added: "The most amazing news!" Former Corrie star Brooke Vincent said: "DARLING," alongside a string of heart emojis. "CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! Look at you both!!!! Well done."
Millie Gibson, who left Corrie as Kelly Neelan earlier this year, added: "AHHHHH OH MY GOSH," while the ITV soap's Maria Windass actress Samia Longchambon replied: "Yay!! Soo happy for you guys.. huge congrats on the birth of little Emmeline."
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