Michelle Keegan has shared a rare glimpse of her and Mark Wright’s daughter Palma to celebrate her 18-month birthday.
The 39-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to share a duo of photos of her toddler, with strawberry blonde hair seen holding plaques.
The two wooden plaques read Palma and another read 18 months, while Michelle wrote over the images: ‘How did that happen?’
It has been revealed that Michelle is showing her dedication to motherhood and quit an upcoming ITV drama to be at home with Palma.
The hard-working star is said to have taken a step back for fear of being away from home too much as she is now busy with her new drama The Blame, which hits screens on September 20.
Michelle attended a photocall in London with her co-star Douglas Booth where she stunned in a blue silk shirt and beige leather trousers.
Michelle Keegan has shared a rare glimpse of her and Mark Wright’s daughter Palma to celebrate her 18-month birthday
The actress shares 18-month-old daughter Palma with husband Mark Wright
The star was due to play a working-class lawyer in the series, but withdrew just a few months before filming was due to begin, and was replaced by Jodie Whittaker44.
Insiders described the decision as a ‘huge blow’ as Michelle, 39, committed to the project a few months ago and a filming date was agreed, but she dropped out before signing a contract.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Michelle was keen to take on the meaty role but the tough filming schedule would keep her away from daughter Palma for too long.
‘The hours were quite intense and the project started right after her Netflix drama The Woods and she just couldn’t commit.
“She is committed to her acting career, but like all working mothers, she must prioritize her family, balance work, parenthood and be present for Palma.”
The Brassic star recently admitted it was ‘daunting’ returning to work for the first time after having Palma.
Speaking about drama series The Blame earlier this year, she said: ‘Coming back to work after having a baby is quite intimidating.
Michelle attended a photocall in London on Monday to tie in her new show The Blame with her co-star Douglas Booth, where she wowed in a blue silk shirt and beige leather trousers
Michelle can be seen on the set of The Blame
“But the production was so supportive and I was so well looked after, it was like working with my family.”
Michelle previously spoke about struggling under the criticism she and Mark faced over their plans to start a family, as she didn’t become pregnant until ten years after their wedding.
She told Grazia magazine last year: ‘Around the time we got married, I was open about wanting to start a family…
She will be replaced by Jodie Whittaker
She shares Palma with husband of 11 years, Mark Wright
‘But because we didn’t choose to have children within a certain time frame, there was a lot of speculation.
‘And we can handle that, but at a certain point there was a story every week. My family asked me about it, so I made the decision not to talk about that side of my life publicly.
‘I’m turning 38 this year and as I get older, I feel more confident about my limits.’
