Emmerdale’s Kerry Wyatt Star Laura Norton Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Fiancé Mark Jordon
A Decade of Love and Laughter
Emmerdale favourite Laura Norton has celebrated a major relationship milestone, sharing a touching tribute to her fiancé, fellow soap star Mark Jordon, as the couple marks 10 years together.
Laura, 42, who has played the fiery and lovable Kerry Wyatt since 2012, took to Instagram to post a heartfelt message alongside a carousel of personal photos. “20 pictures for 10 ridiculously glorious years. Wouldn’t change a thing. What a wild ride @markjordondad,” she wrote, reflecting on a decade of love, laughter, and shared memories.
From Co-Stars to Soulmates
Laura and Mark first crossed paths on the Emmerdale set back in 2014 when Mark joined the cast as Daz Spencer. Their friendship quickly blossomed into romance, and by 2015, the pair were officially a couple.
Mark, 60, left Emmerdale in 2019 but briefly returned in December 2024, much to fans’ delight. Together, the couple shares two children, son Jesse and daughter Ronnie. Mark also has two older children, Poppy and Joseph, from a previous marriage to actress Siobhan Finneran.
Their relationship has long been admired by fans and colleagues alike, known for its warmth, humor, and resilience both on and off screen.
A Long Engagement and Real-Life Joy
While the couple got engaged several years ago, wedding plans have been repeatedly delayed by life’s twists and turns. “Something just kept happening,” Laura previously told Digital Spy. “Mark got a job away, then coronavirus happened, then I got a dog. I got pregnant. Then I got pregnant again.”
Laughing, she added that her stepdaughter once joked, “It’s the longest engagement in history!” For now, the couple plan to keep things simple, with Laura explaining, “Time has made us go: ‘We don’t have to do anything lavish.’ We just want to be chilled now, maybe keep the wedding small.”
Raising Awareness Together
Away from acting, Laura and Mark have used their platform to raise awareness for Usher syndrome, a rare condition that affects both hearing and vision. Their two children, Jesse and Ronnie, were both diagnosed with the condition, inspiring the couple to speak openly about the challenges and joys of parenthood.
By sharing their story, Laura and Mark have become advocates for greater understanding and research into Usher syndrome, determined to bring hope to other families facing similar experiences.
Celebrating Love That Lasts
The outpouring of support from Emmerdale co-stars was immediate. Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby Miligan, commented: “You’re so beautiful. What fabulous pictures. Happy anniversary. Here’s to ten fabulous more!” Meanwhile, Kelvin Fletcher (Andy Sugden) responded with a series of heart emojis.
As Laura and Mark mark a decade together, their bond stands as a reminder that true love — even amid the chaos of soap storylines and real-life hurdles — can not only endure but thrive.