A THRILLED Jess Wright has said she "finally" has a niece, after her brother welcomed his first baby.
Actress Michelle Keegan 37, and husband Mark Wright, 38, confirmed yesterday that their baby had arrived, leading to a rush of messages from friends and family.
The happy couple announced they were expecting their first baby back in December.
The Sun previously revealed that the TV favourite was "weeks" from giving birth.
Friends of Fool Me Once star Michelle then told us that she gave birth last week with Towie legend Mark by her side.
Michelle and Mark - who have been married for nine years - shared their baby news on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon.
They posted a black and white photo of their baby swaddled in a crochet blanket.
They shared: "Together we have a new love to share. Our little girl.
"Palma Elizabeth Wright, 06.03.25."
AUNTIE JESS IS 'IN LOVE'
Today, Mark's sister, Jess Wright, gave her verdict on the new arrival.
The siblings are very close and often spend family holidays together.
Sharing the couple's first baby picture, Auntie Jess wrote below it: "Most beautiful addition to our family.
Mark Wright says 'I'm ready to be a dad'
"I finally have a niece and I am so in love."
Mark's brother Josh also shared an emotional message, writing: "Made up for you both and incredibly proud.
"You will be amazing parents to your beautiful princess who is perfect in every way.
"Can't wait for Palma to grown with her cousins who will protect her forever and make memories for a lifetime. Welcome to the world my little niece, we love you so much."
MESSAGES OF SUPPORT
Ever since they announced their baby joy news, the couple have been flooded with messages congratulating them.
Pop star Una Healy wrote: "Congratulations!" alongside red hearts.
Mark's best pal James Argent said: "She's perfect" alongside a red heart and singer Jessie Ware penned: "Congrats xxxxx"
Body Coach star Joe Wicks said: "FFS I'm crying over here. I know how much you've wanted to be a dad and you'll be an amazing dad too. This is the most beautiful thing to see. So happy for you both."
ALL IN A NAME
Michelle and Mark picked the unique name Palma for their love of the Spanish island of Majorca.
Mark renovated a luxury apartment in Magaluf, not far from Palma in 2023 and they use it as their holiday bolthole, a place to escape to when they want to get away from normal life.
Their newborn baby's middle name also has a particularly poignant meaning for Michelle.
The Netflix star picked the name Elizabeth after finding a connection to her great great grandmother while filming her episode of ancestry show Who Do You Think You Are.
Michelle was overcome with emotion when she discovered her great-great-grandma was a suffragette.
Holding back the tears in the show, filmed in 2018, she said: “I've always been proud of my heritage and my family.
"From my grandma to my mum I’ve always been around strong women and looking at my ancestors and bloodline I understand why that is.”
Mark Wright's career timeline
Since rising to fame over a decade ago as a reality TV star, popular personality Mark Wright has gone on to enjoy a successful career.
