Emmerdale actress, Paula Lane, who also played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street from 2010 to 2016 has given birth to her third child
Coronation Street star Paula Lane has given birth to her third child, who she says was “so longed for.” The Emmerdale actress, 39, shared adorable snaps of her son, who she has called Patrick, snuggled up in a blue knitted babygrow and bobble hat with his proud parents and pet dog.
Captioning the carousel in which Paula cuddles her bundle of joy, who is wrapped up in a blanket, she wrote: “Welcome to the ranch, Patrick. We are all completely and utterly in love. So longed for…thank you for completing us.” Also seen on her Instagram Stories is a shot of the tot in his dad, Tom Shaw’s arms. Paula’s husband is also holding a bottle of whiskey with ‘Paddy’ written on the label as he celebrates becoming a father for a third time.
The actress, who plays Ella Forster in Emmerdale, was inundated with well wishes from her famous pals, who were quick to reply to the joyous news.
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh gushed: “Awwww. Huge congratulations.” Meanwhile, I’m A Celebrity star, Lisa Riley, said: “Sending the hugest amount of love to you Tom and the children from Me and Al…..Patrick will be loved and loved some more.”
Paula and Tom announced they were expecting last summer. In an Instagram post, she tagged her husband and wrote: “Some special news to share from us.” She added: “Christmas just got a bit more magical. Our baby boy due December 2025.”
The post, which included a photo of a baby scan surrounded by cards addressed to the “best big sister” and the “best big brother”, received thousands of likes.
Paula, who already shares son, Arthur, and daughter, Penny, with Tom, chose Alison Goldfrapp’s song Hey Hi Hello as the soundtrack to her announcement. Among the well-wishers was Lisa, Paula’s Emmerdale co-star ,who plays Mandy Dingle.
She commented: “CONGRATULATIONS. HOORAY! ! ! Now I can tell everyone. So much love to you, Tom and the children. Can’t wait for Christmas cuddles.” Amy, who ;plays Tracy Metcalfe in the soap, responded: “Congratulations lovely.”
Paula’s on-screen sibling Michelle Hardwick, who portrays Vanessa Woodfield, commented: “Best news! Massive congratulations to you all! So exciting.”
Meanwhile, Danny Miller, who portrays Aaron Dingle, penned in his response to Paula’s post: “Congratulations guys.”
Paula is most recognised for portraying Kylie on Corrie, with the character brought in as the sibling of Becky McDonald (portrayed by Katherine Kelly). She subsequently formed a romance with David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd), whom she eventually wed.
However, following her introduction six years earlier, Kylie met a sad end in scenes which broadcast in 2016. Audiences witnessed Paula’s character perish in the arms of her sobbing spouse, David, while lying in the middle of the road after suffering fatal stab wounds.
Source: Mirror
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