Given Hardwick would have been pregnant in December, that means she was probably shooting current episodes or near enough and so we are probably about three months past this stage from their perspective. Best known for playing Vanessa Woodfield, Michelle confirmed the good news as she showed off her baby bump this week. The 44-year-old, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in … Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick has announced that she's pregnant with her first child with soap produvcer wife Kate Brookes. EMMERDALE'S Michelle Hardwick is pregnant with her first baby six months after marrying soap producer Kate Brooks. The actress, 44, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap, shared her exciting news via … Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick has announced she is expecting her first baby with wife Kate Brooks. Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has confirmed she is pregnant. Assuming that they can start shooting again in the summer, she'd be about six months gone, which is doable but awkward, even if they decided they just wanted to do a death sequence. Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has announced she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with wife Kate Brooks later this year. More here. Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick, 44, debuts baby bump as she announces surprise pregnancy Fellow Emmerdale stars rushed to congratulate the couple April 22, 2020 - 11:23 BST Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick shows off baby bump in adorable pregnancy snap Michelle Hardwick, who is best known for playing Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale, has taken to Instagram to share a sweet snap cradling her bump as she prepares to become a mum for the first time