Former Coronation Street favourite and current Emmerdale actress Paula Lane has thrilled fans by revealing her blossoming baby bump as she prepares to welcome her third child later this year. The actress, who is due to give birth in December 2025, has been sharing heartwarming updates with her followers as she nears the end of her pregnancy.

From Weatherfield to the Dales

Soap fans will remember Paula as Coronation Street’s fiery Kylie Platt, whose tragic death in 2016 remains one of the ITV show’s most emotional exits. After taking a break from the soap world, she made a sensational return to TV drama in 2024 — this time in Emmerdale, as the troubled Ella Forster.

Ella’s storyline quickly turned intense, involving secrets from her past, time behind bars, and a dramatic fallout with Dr Liam Cavanagh (Jonny McPherson). Her final scenes earlier this year saw her arrested after kidnapping Liam in a desperate attempt to prove her innocence — a shocking chapter that cemented Paula’s place in Emmerdale history.

A Magical Christmas Ahead

Away from the screen, Paula’s real life is far more joyful. The 39-year-old actress is happily married to fellow actor Tom Shaw, her husband since 2014. The couple already share two children — Arthur, born in 2014, and Penny, born in 2016 — and will soon be welcoming baby number three, a baby boy due just in time for Christmas.

Announcing the news earlier this year, Paula shared a touching Instagram post:

“Some special news to share from us @sirtomshaw. Christmas just got a bit more magical. Our baby boy due December 2025.”

Bump Photos Delight Fans

Paula’s latest Instagram update featured a series of radiant holiday snaps with Tom, showing the couple enjoying some quality time before the baby’s arrival. In one mirror selfie, Paula proudly cradled her growing bump in a fitted black dress, smiling warmly at the camera.

The comments section quickly filled with love and congratulations from fans and famous friends alike. Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick (Vanessa Woodfield) wrote, “Glowing,” while Coronation Street alum Debbie Rush gushed, “You look gorgeous.”

One fan summed up the mood perfectly: “You look absolutely gorgeous, Paula. What a beautiful couple — enjoy every moment!”

 

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Looking Ahead

With her baby boy due in just a few weeks, Paula is embracing this next chapter with grace and gratitude. Between her exciting family news and her unforgettable soap career, fans are thrilled to see the actress enjoying her real-life happily ever after.