Michelle Hardwick was born on February 26, 1976 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), The Royal (2003) and Heartbeat (1992). She has been married to Kate Brooks since September 10, 2019. They have two children. She was previously married to Rosie Nicholl.
Her Emmerdale Farm (1972) character Vanessa Woodfield became the 29th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Vanessa had a son Johnny (played by Luca), born on 11 September 2015.
Announced that she had filed for divorce from her wife of 22 months Rosie Nicholl, citing her gruelling work schedule as the reason for their separation (February 13, 2017).
Daughter of Peter (b. 1955) and Lynn (née Flockton) Hardwick (b. 1957).
Maternal granddaughter of Brian (1921-1993) and Lilian (née Hudson) Flockton (1924-2017).
Paternal granddaughter of William (1927-1997) and Muriel (née Devine) Hardwick (b. 1928).