Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny was seen for the first time since welcoming her baby girl in June, following her latest performance in Sister Act The Musical in Manchester on Monday.
The 32-year-old actress, who played Amy Wyatt in the country soap until 2013, was greeted at the stage door by her fiancé, actor James Baxter, 33, who pushed the child into his pram.
Chelsea cut a demure figure after leaving the stage and wore a long beige coat over a black ensemble which she paired with a baseball cap.
Meanwhile, James, best known for his role in Still Open All Hours, opted for a dark tracksuit.
Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny, 32, was seen for the first time since welcoming her baby girl in June as she was greeted at the stage door by James Baxter, 33 , in Manchester on Monday evening.
The actress, who played Amy Wyatt in the campaign soap until 2013, cut a demure figure after leaving the stage and wore a long beige coat over a black ensemble which she teamed with a baseball cap.
It comes after the couple left their followers perplexed when they introduced their daughter as ‘Cream Knuckleberry Baxter’.
James, who also appeared in the Dakes as Jake Doland, wrote: “Welcome to the world – Cream Knuckleberry Baxter.
“May you eat, sleep and shit with such ferocity all your life!” We love you.’
Meanwhile, Chelsea wrote: “The best thing that ever happened to us happened a few weeks ago, and it is absolutely classy. The little love of our lives!’
Fans took to the comments section to congratulate the couple on their news.
One wrote: “Yeah!! So happy for you! A big congratulations.”
Another added: “Oh my god. Congratulations. Welcome to the world of Précieux Petit.
‘Gorgeous! Congratulations Chelsea and James! Welcome to the world, little one! said another.
The couple left fans perplexed when James called their little one ‘Cream Knuckleberry Baxter’
The beloved couple announced their engagement in 2021
Chelsea and James both worked on the ITV soap at the same time, but never appeared in any scenes together.
Chelsea played the role of Amy, while James played Jake Doland.
Chelsea confirmed the news by sharing a selfie with her new fiancé, holding a glass of champagne and letting her followers know he popped the question.
On Instagram, she wrote: “He liked it so he went and put a fucking ring on it!!!!!!!! Obv changed its name to “FIANCÈ immediately on my phone”.
Colleagues: Chelsea (pictured as Amy on the left) and James (pictured as Jake on the right) worked in ITV’s Emmerdale at the same time but never featured in any scenes together.
