Emmerdale star Sophie Powles has revealed she gave birth to her second baby just before Christmas.
The actress, 35, best known for playing Holly Barton on the ITV soap, shared happy the news on Friday (January 19) evening alongside a series of pictures. She penned in the caption: “Our little girl arrived before Christmas making it the most magic one yet.”
Sophie is already a mum to daughter Marli Ocean with her partner Mark Waters. It didn’t take long for her co-stars and fans to send their well wishes.
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One fan gushed: “Congrats to you and your beautiful family!” While co-star Ash Palmisciano commented: “Ah beautiful congratulations to you guysss!” A third quipped: “Ah congratulations to you all!! What a girl gang!”
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Sophie first made her appearance playing Holly in 2009 as part of the famous Barton family. Holly was a beloved character with a history of drug abuse.
Some of her major storylines included drug dealing, stealing money for drugs and babysitting Viv’s children whilst high. She left the show in 2012 when her storyline saw her move to London but returned in 2016.
(Image: @sophie.powles/instagram)
However, Holly tragically passed away after an overdose that year. During her final scenes, mum Moira attempted to wake up her 25-year-old daughter and prepare her for the day ahead, but after she received no response, she quickly realised that she had died.
In Summer 2021, Sophie announced she was pregnant with her first child and went to welcome the tot with her partner Mark Waters. The couple landed on a very unique name for first arrival.
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She shared the news on Instagram with a picture of her daughter’s leg and wrote in the caption: “Nearly a month ago our little girl joined us. Marli Ocean Waters, you are magic. Photo by dad.”
Mark shared the same sweet snap on his profile and added: “Marli Ocean Waters, I can’t believe I get to be your dad. I will spend the rest of my life showing you how much I love you. Your mum is pretty cool too.”
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