Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny gives birth to baby girl and shares first pic

Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has given birth to a baby girl.

The actress, 31 who also starred in Casualty shared the exciting news on Instagram with a heartfelt post after announcing she was expecting her first child back in April.

In the post alongside a black and white snap of her daughter's tiny feet, she wrote the caption: "The best thing that’s ever happened to us arrived a couple of weeks ago, and she’s absolutely class. The little love of our lives!".

She welcomed her daughter with her fiancé, James Baxter, 32 who is currently playing Deputy Head, Joe Casey, in BBC's Waterloo Road.

Emmerdale co-stars were quick to congratulate the actress who is best known for playing Amy Wyatt on the ITV soap.

Co-star, Laura Norton wrote: "Just over the moon it’s going to be the best looking, funniest child on the planet. love you clever lady."

While Rebecca Ryan commented: "Congratulations, so happy for you both! It's the best feeling in the world." Rebecca welcomed her first child in May this year, a baby girl called Aurora.

"Congratulations beautiful girl!! I’m so soo happy for you guys!! Sending biggest love to you all", Emmerdale star Fiona Wade gushed.

Busted star, Matt Willis also congratulated the soap star and wrote: "Amazing! Xxx."

While Holby City and Casualty actress, Amanda Mealing said: "Oh my goodness, congratulations babe. You will both be amazing parents. SO much love to you all!!!"


Chelsea first shared the news that she was expecting her first child with her fiancé, James in April after sharing an adorable snap on Instagram.

Alongside an image of her cradling her already blossoming baby bump, the 31 year old told fans: "As if renovating a house wasn’t enough, we’ve decided to grow a baby at the same time! Officially MENTAL.

"But we are so close to meeting our new little best mate!"

The Casualty star took a mirrored selfie and posed in a gorgeous leopard-print gown that featured puff sleeves and a plunging neckline.

Her highlighted brunette locks were wavy as she pouted for the camera and widened her eyes to feign a shocked expression.

James reshared the post to his Instagram story, adding a string of red heart emojis.

"Let's hope they're like you for both our sakes," he later added along with crying laughter emojis in a cheeky message to his wife-to-be.

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