Michelle Keegan has branded any speculation surrounding her marriage, and the time she has spent filming abroad, as “ridiculous”.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, the 33-year-old actress explained that her decision to take acting gigs overseas was a sign of strength in her marriage to Mark Wright.
Michelle, who recently stepped down from her role as Lance Corporal Georgie Lane on Our Girl, has spent several months filming in South Africa over the past few years.
Speaking about the speculation that has followed her decision to work abroad, she told the publication: “If you go away for work, it’s seen as a negative and not a positive. I just don’t understand that and find it hard.
Michelle slammed the “ridiculous” speculation surrounding her marriage over the years (Image: WireImage)
“You’re trying to carve yourself a career and people say you shouldn’t be doing it because it impacts your marriage. It’s ridiculous…
“A few years ago it would have bothered me more than it does now.”
The actress, who rose to fame as Tina McIntyre on Corrie, slammed the double standards that weigh down professional women in the showbiz industry.
Michelle criticised double standards in the celebrity industry (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
She said: “I know for a fact… nobody would ask” [Mark about baby plans].
Recent months have seen Mark and Michelle spend the lockdown period together, enjoying one another’s company in their Essex farmhouse.
The Brassic star revealed she has also been using the time to craft a comedy-drama and mini-series, finally putting pen to paper.
The August issue of Cosmopolitan is on sale from July 2 (Image: Cosmopolitan)
She said: “I had the idea for one of them a few years ago and this time has helped me get my ideas down on paper.”
On top of that, she has been kicking back with her beloved pooch – Pip – and enjoying the sprawling countryside that surrounds their home.
She added: “I’m taking my dogs for daily walks, I’ve been doing a jigsaw a week and I’ve taken up cycling on a proper road bike. We go out three times a week and do 11 miles.”
The August issue of Cosmopolitan is on sale from July 2.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
