Spring has already got off to an exciting start for Michelle Keegan, who has welcomed a baby girl, Palma, with her husband Mark Wright.
Following Michelle Keegan's pregnancy, the couple announced Palma's birth earlier this month on Instagram, sharing an adorable photo of them holding hands with their newborn daughter, whose face was left out of the image, wearing a bonnet. They accompanied the post with a caption: 'Together we have a new love to share... Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright. 06.03.25.'
Naturally, famous friends and family have all flocked to give their congratulations to the family. But while lots is known about Michelle, thanks to her starring roles in Coronation Street and Fool Me Once, less is known about her sister, Nichola Corfield.
Who is Nichola Corfield?
Nichola Corfield is Michelle Keegan's stepsister. She is a TV actress, although not much is known about Nichola. Michelle and Nichola are thought to have a close relationship. Michelle was bridesmaid at Nichola's wedding in 2012, and Michelle shared a picture of the two of them together on X at 'dad's charity dinner.' Michelle also has a stepbrother who also had a baby, making Michelle an aunt.
Michelle is also thought to be close to her stepfather, Dave Thornton. In 2021, she shared a sweet tribute to Dave for Father's Day, writing 'Happy Father's Day to my step-dad. Thank you for everything you do for our family.'
Who are Michelle Keegan's parents?
Michelle Keegan's parents are Jacqueline and Michael Keegan. Jacqueline's mother is from Gibraltar and her father Michael is from Scotland. In 2021, Michelle spoke on the Jonathan Ross show about her father's gin bar in Tenerife, which has since closed down, where he told customers they could FaceTime her.
'I must have FaceTimes off him five times a day with random customers. He's really proud. I don't know how he drops it in. Come in to my bar and get a FaceTime with Michelle!,' she said.
Her mum Jackie recently took to Instagram to share an adorable picture hugging her new granddaughter. The caption read 'It's the little cuddles that are the best.' However, in recent years Jackie has chosen to keep a low profile after being targeted by internet trolls.
Speaking on Fearne Cotton's podcast, Michelle addressed how she is able to brush off internet trolls - unless they make unkind comments about her family. 'When it affects my family, that's when it's hurtful,' she said. 'I remember once I stepped out of a restaurant with my mum and we got pictured and I remember my mum reading the article and she read the comments. That really affected my mum, really bad. Now, she won't walk out of restaurants with me, because of that reason.'
Does Michelle Keegan have a brother?
Alongside her step siblings, Michelle has a brother, Andrew Keegan. Andrew works as an assistant head at Altrincham College, and the pair are thought to have an incredibly close bond. On Andrew's birthday in 2020, Michelle shared a post celebrating her brother. 'Happy 30th birthday to my brother @rookeegs Growing up I always thought I had your back cause I was your 'big sister' but really you always had mine. Thank you for being the other half of me. Proud of you in every way,' she wrote.
On National Siblings Day in 2021, Michelle shared another picture of the pair. 'I know it was yesterday but happy #nationalsiblingday @rookeegs I always try and make you look good... and you're welcome! #rideordie4life,' she wrote.