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).
Returned to work twelve months after giving birth to her son Edward to resume filming on Emmerdale Farm (1972).
Gave birth to her first child at age 44, a son Edward Peter Brooks, on October 9, 2020.
Was three months pregnant when she took a break from filming Emmerdale Farm (1972). Hardwick had to take early leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning she was unable to work while pregnant.