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Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick gives birth to beautiful baby girl and announces sweet name

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has given birth to her second child with wife Kate Brooks.

Michelle Hardwick, 46, shared the news of their new baby in a heartwarming Instagram post. The post includes a black and white shot of her and her daughter moments after the birth, as well as a close up of the baby.

Michelle wrote in the post: "Introducing Betty Brooks to the world! Betty made a cheeky early appearance on Tuesday 15th November weighing 5lb 10ozs. We all love you so much our beautiful Betty B."

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Michelle, who has played Vanessa Woodfield on the ITV soap, already shares two-year-old son Teddy with her wife who is a producer on Emmerdale. Her close friends and Emmerdale co-stars were seen commenting on the post with messages congratulating the pair on their newest arrival.

Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle, said: "Yipppeeeee!!! Congratulations to you all…Betty is going to be loved beyond words, especially by her big bro Teddy. Cannot wait for snuggles…..Betty Boo so 1976."

Betty Brooks born on Tuesday 15th November (Michelle Hardwick)

Natalie Anderson said: "Aaah soooo gorgeous! Such a beautiful name too! Congratulations you guys."

Googlebox star Izzi Warner added: "Omg absolutely LOVE her name. Congratulations."

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