Gemma Atkinson has revealed she used to feel “so nervous” walking red carpet events – because she feared seeing nasty comments from trolls.
The stunning former soap star turned heads at the BRITs 2022 in London this week when she stepped out in an asymmetrical neckline navy blue dress.
The 37-year-old mum wore her silky thigh-slit dress with metallic gold heels and accessorised with a gold bangle.
And her gushing fiancée Gorka Marquez was clearly a fan as he responded to her outfit by pressing love heart and flame emojis.
Ex-Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Gemma shared a snap of herself posing for photographers on the red carpet, looking happy and relaxed.
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But she bravely told her fans why she didn’t always feel so comfortable in the same situation.
She said: “Red carpets! I used to get SO nervous walking them and cringe inside knowing that despite what you wear, how you stand or who you are, people will still msg you directly or comment on articles saying how bad they think you look.
“I don’t know if it’s an age thing, being a mum now or just a combination of taking care of myself but I now don’t let any of the above bother me and it’s such a refreshing space to be in!
“Giving a stranger the power to affect your mood is soul destroying and a complete waste of your time. Especially a stranger who’s sat alone on the internet.”
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She added in her powerful statement: “Don’t do it. Know your worth, know who you are and rock what you wana rock!
“Shape, size, whatever, just do you!
“I actually spoke to an actress last night who is and looked beautiful, she was joking that tomorrow she’ll either be ‘too fat’ or ‘too thin’ in her dress, she then followed it with ‘I just smile to myself, and think, oh just f**k off.'”
Gorka was bursting with pride as he replied: “My wifey.”
Gemma shared her two-year-old daughter Mia with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka.
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It’s fair to say Gemma’s famous friends and fans were swooning over the photo, because many flocked to the comments to flatter the star.
Fellow former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actor Anthony Quinlan said: “Well said n you look amazing babe!”
Former I’m A Celebrity Vicky Pattison cheered: “Unreal as always and ADORE this message.”
A fan wrote: “Great message and you look incredible.”
A second said: “Amazing role model in every way.”
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