Michelle Keegan posts precious photos of baby Palma as she and her husband, Mark Wright, reflect on parenthood and the inspiration for the baby’s name.
Michelle Keegan has melted hearts once again with an intimate glimpse into her life as a new mum, sharing a sweet black and white photo of her baby daughter Palma. Two months after welcoming her first child with husband Mark Wright, the Brassic actress posted a picture of her little girl’s toes on Instagram with a tender caption: “Yep… my toes.”
Since their daughter’s birth in early March, the celebrity couple have offered only fleeting peeks into their family life. But fans have remained enchanted by each update. Back in March, the couple revealed their daughter’s name in a heartfelt post: “Together we have a new love to share… Our little girl 🤍 Palma Elizabeth Wright 06.03.25.”
Now, with Palma settling into her second month, Mark has shared the story behind her unique name. During a recent appearance on This Morning, he addressed speculation that it was inspired by the Spanish city of Palma in Majorca—a destination closely linked to their jet-setting lifestyle.
But the truth is more personal. Speaking to presenters Dermot O’Leary and Sian Welby, Mark explained: “We just loved the name. We loved the name Palmer, with an ‘er’, and we just liked an ‘a’ on the end. We just liked the way it read. We just liked the name really.”
The understated reasoning reflects the couple’s grounded nature despite their glamorous lives. Michelle and Mark—who first found fame through Coronation Street and The Only Way Is Essex respectively—have consistently kept their relationship relatively private, choosing to shield the more intimate aspects of their lives from the spotlight.
Nonetheless, the couple have given fans a reason to swoon. Michelle stunned recently on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, where she represented L’Oréal Paris in a breathtaking white ensemble complete with a matching hat and dazzling diamonds. It was a full-circle moment for the 37-year-old, who reflected on her journey from working retail to walking one of the world’s most prestigious carpets.
Posting about the experience, she wrote: “From working on a makeup counter to walking the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival with @lorealparis … I don’t even have the words. This was such a surreal, pinch me moment, one I’ll never forget.”
Though now embracing the world of parenthood, Michelle remains firmly committed to her flourishing career. Her appearance at Cannes highlighted her dual identity as both new mother and style icon—effortlessly straddling the two worlds.
Mark too has been embracing fatherhood with visible pride. The Heart Radio host and former reality star has made it clear how smitten he is with their new arrival, often hinting at how life has changed since Palma’s birth.
As Michelle’s newest photo of baby Palma circulates online, fans continue to shower the pair with love and admiration. While they’re not likely to flood social media with updates, this rare glimpse into their lives only heightens the affection their followers feel.
For now, the name Palma, chosen simply because they loved how it sounded, is already carving its own story—one filled with affection, quiet joy, and a future full of memories yet to be made.
