Jennie McAlpine gives birth and names baby after a legendary Corrie character

Lovely news!

Author: Alex RossPublished 31st Oct 2018

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has welcomed her second child into the world with her husband Chris Farr, a healthy baby girl!

Jennie, who plays the role of Fiz Brown in the ITV soap, announced her happy news on Twitter, revealing she's decided to name her daughter Hilda. Jennie wrote, 'Our newest addition arrived yesterday. Mummy and Daddy very happy. Big brother very proud of his little sister Hilda. We’re all in love ❤️'. sic

During her pregnancy, Jennie hinted she may name her newborn after a famous Corrie character, and it looks like she's decided on Corrie legend Hilda Ogden, who was played by actress Jean Alexander between 1964-1987.

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After Jennie announced her happy news, fans of the soap star were quick to congratulate her online, as well as her Corrie co-stars.

Jane Danson, who plays the role of Leanne Battersby, wrote, 'Congratulations to you all . Sending lots of love 💕 💖 💗'. With Samia Longchambon writing, 'Ahhh yay! Huge congratulations to you all Jen... sooo happy for you! 💖👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👶🏼😘 Xxxx'. sic

Georgia Taylor then wrote, 'So so happy for you all my darling Hilda is a dream 💓 xxx', with Tristan Gemmill adding, 'Congratulations Lovely 👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️'. sic

Jennie first announced she was expecting her second child with her husband Chris back in April this year.

Taking to Twitter at the time, the actress wrote, 'Jennie, 'We've got a bit of news. Pur baby boy is going to be a big brother later this year. We can't wait to meet you precious one.' sic

Jennie and Chris first started dating way back in 2005, with the pair tying the knot in January 2017. The happy couple welcomed their first child in November 2014, a baby boy called Albert.

Jennie has been a popular figure with Coronation Street fans ever since she set foot on the cobbles back in 2001, at the age of only 17.

After 17 years on the show, Jennie's character Fiz Brown has become an iconic Corrie star, having been involved in a number of major storylines.

As well as Coronation Street, Jennie took part in the 2017 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The actress made it into the final four, losing out to the likes of Jamie Lomas, Iain Lee and eventual winner Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo.

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