Emmerdale star James Moore has paid tribute to his fiancé, Sophie Edwards, on her birthday with a sweet declaration of his affection as he stated he "can't wait to marry her next year."
James Moore, 29, has played Ryan Stocks in Emmerdale since 2018. James lives with ataxic cerebral palsy, which is a developmental disorder that affects motor function and can cause problems with balance and coordination.
The soap star met Sophie back in 2019 and fans who follow them on social media often find them adorable and endearing. James took to Instagram to announce their engagement back in May last year.
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The actor posted pictures of the happy couple and the ring to social media to announce their big news. He posted several snaps of the couple. He captioned it: "We got engaged!".
Lots of people took to social media to congratulate the couple on their engagement. Emmerdale star Lawrence Robb posted: “Congratulations my boy!”.
Colleague Amy Walsh wrote: “This is the best news! Congratulations to you both.” Mike Parr said: “Go on my son!” Michelle Hardwick added: “Huge congratulations to you both.”
And now, eight months on from their engagement, the actor has taken to social media once more to wish his soon to be wife a happy birthday in an adorable post.
Sharing a series of snaps of the two of them, including one of Sophie showing off her engagement ring, James penned: "Happy birthday to my beautiful fiancé (still feels weird saying that, fiancé) @sophedward____!! Thank you for all the love and support you give me always, even when times are tough, you always light up my days and I can’t imagine my life without you! I can’t wait to marry you next year! 2024."
The comments section was quickly flooded with birthday wishes for Sophie from family and friends.
James and Sophie Edwards live together with their adorable cat Tonto, who James has tattooed on his leg. James' post included a personalised Simpson artwork that featured the three of them.
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