Coronation Street actress Paula Lane has welcomed her third child, expressing how much she had longed for this moment. The Emmerdale star, 39, shared heartwarming photos of her newborn son named Patrick, dressed in a cozy blue knitted outfit and snuggled up with his parents and their pet dog.
In an Instagram post, Paula captioned a series of pictures showing her embracing baby Patrick, wrapped in a blanket, with a message: “Welcome to the ranch, Patrick. We are all completely and utterly in love. So longed for…thank you for completing us.” Additionally, a snapshot on her Instagram Stories captured the baby in his father Tom Shaw’s arms, who was holding a whiskey bottle labeled ‘Paddy’ in celebration of becoming a father for the third time.
Known for her role as Ella Forster on Emmerdale, Paula received an outpouring of well wishes from her celebrity friends following the joyous announcement. Emmerdale co-star Amy Walsh expressed her excitement with a congratulatory message, while I’m A Celebrity star Lisa Riley sent love and blessings to the family.
Paula and Tom had shared their pregnancy news last summer through an Instagram post, revealing their anticipation for the arrival of their baby boy due in December. The post, featuring a baby scan surrounded by cards for their older children, garnered a significant amount of likes from well-wishers.
Already parents to son Arthur and daughter Penny, Paula and Tom chose Alison Goldfrapp’s song Hey Hi Hello to accompany their pregnancy announcement. Fellow Emmerdale cast members, including Michelle Hardwick and Danny Miller, joined in congratulating the couple on their expanding family.
Paula is best known for her portrayal of Kylie on Coronation Street, where her character’s storyline intertwined with David Platt, leading to a tragic end in 2016. Despite the on-screen drama, Paula’s real-life journey into motherhood continues to be a source of joy and celebration among her colleagues and fans.