{"id":28715,"date":"2025-03-09T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=28715"},"modified":"2025-03-07T14:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:47:20","slug":"life-emmerdale-michelle-hardwick-from-relationship-emmerdale-boss-other-soap-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/cast\/life-emmerdale-michelle-hardwick-from-relationship-emmerdale-boss-other-soap-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the life of Emmerdale Michelle Hardwick: From relationship with Emmerdale boss to other soap roles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has been on our screens as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/vanessa-woodfield\/\">Vanessa Woodfield<\/a> since 2012, and has been at the centre of some huge storylines.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Vanessa has been a fan-favourite for years. From her relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/tag\/charity-dingle\/\">Charity<\/a> to her emotional cancer storyline, fans love her. And after the recent death of her girlfriend, Suzy, she is once again thrown into centre stage. Especially as it looks set that she is going to have her heartbroken if she ever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/03\/06\/mary-tracy-and-manpreets-secrets-exposed-everything-we-know-about-what-comes-next\/\">discovers the truth of Suzy and Mary.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From meeting her wife on Emmerdale, to raising their children together, let\u2019s have a look at Michelle Hardwick\u2019s life away from the Dales.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28733\" style=\"width: 904px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28733\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.19.22.png\" alt=\"Michelle Hardwick on Loose Women smiling\" width=\"904\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.19.22.png 904w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.19.22-768x423.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 904px) 100vw, 904px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michelle joined Emmerdale in 2012 (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:min-h-[300px]\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot1\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Michelle Hardwick acting background<\/h2>\n<p>In reality, soapland is actually a small place, so it\u2019s no surprise when stars have some cross-overs.<\/p>\n<p>Before getting her role on Emmerdale, Michelle actually appeared on ITV\u2019s other soap, Coronation Street in two different minor roles, in 1997 and 1998.<\/p><section class=\"widget block-30 widget_block mb-4\"><div class=\"mb-3 stories-slider-container overflow-hidden w-[100%] max-sm:w-[108%] max-sm:ml-[-15px]\" data-items-visible=\"2\">\n  <h3 class=\"w-full text-center mb-5 uppercase\">article 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mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Dr Todd strikes again leaving Jacob distraught<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 hour ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/jacob-trapped-dr-todd-mandy-makes-big-confession\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-split-2026-05-05T124904.081.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Wed, May 6<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Jacob trapped by Dr Todd and Mandy makes a big confession<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">1 day ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/cain-sets-out-hammer-revenge-robert-todd-wants-10k-from-charity\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/News-split-2026-04-30T115615.768.jpg\" alt=\"Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">May 11 - 15<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Cain sets out with a hammer for revenge on Robert and Todd wants \u00a310k from Charity<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/bear-could-blow-everything-as-he-takes-to-the-stand\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DATE-standard-2026-05-01T163329.213.jpg\" alt=\"Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Tue, May 5<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Bear could blow everything as he takes to the stand<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">2 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/paddy-bear-dylan-face-jury-on-trial\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Emm-Banners-ExclusiveOp-Templates-11.jpg\" alt=\"Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\"> Mon, May 4<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">5 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>But it was her character in the TV series The Royal which worked as one of Michelle\u2019s biggest roles. She starred as the character Lizzie Hopkirk \u2013 a huge hit with the fans!<\/p>\n<h2>Is Michelle in a relationship?<\/h2><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p>After coming out as lesbian in July 2013, Michelle confirmed she had been in a long-term relationship with music teacher, Rosie Nicholl.<\/p>\n<p>The couple went on to get married in April 2015, but began divorce proceedings two years later, in 2017.<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<p>However, Michelle has happily moved on from her previous marriage. In October 2018 she revealed that she was in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2024\/10\/27\/10-real-life-emmerdale-couples-childhood-sweethearts-lockdown-love-affairs-and-surprise-weddings\/\">relationship with then Emmerdale producer<\/a> Kate Brooks.<\/p>\n<p>A few months after going public the pair announced their engagement. And in September 2019, they tied the knot.<\/p>\n<p>The pair are really big on keeping fans up to date with their life together on their social media platforms.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28734\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28734\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-1024x483.png\" alt=\"Michelle Hardwick and Kate Brooks chatting on Loose Women\" width=\"1024\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-1024x483.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-1300x613.png 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-1536x725.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.18.03-2048x966.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">She has two children with former Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Dealing with trolls<\/h2>\n<p>In a sit-down interview with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ok.co.uk\/tv\/soaps\/emmerdales-michelle-hardwick-death-threats-26833966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> OK!<\/a>, Michelle admitted she got a lot of abuse online after coming out.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>She said: \u201cThe root of it all is always because I\u2019m gay. I\u2019m a gay woman. And it\u2019s like, \u2018Lesbians shouldn\u2019t be on this earth\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The trolls were so extreme that once Michelle had to call the police after receiving death threats.<\/p>\n<p>She explained: \u201cWe have had a bit of trolling over the years. And there have been certain times when police have had to be called. There have been some death threats.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Michelle\u2019s family life<\/h2>\n<p>In October 2020, Michelle gave birth to her and Kate\u2019s first son, Edward. And then in November 2022, she gave birth to their daughter.<\/p>\n<p>After she had their each of their kids, she took a break from Emmerdale to enjoy time being a mum. But Michelle returned to the show, and has slotted back in naturally.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Away from her relationship, the Emmerdale star has taken part in numerous Race For Life events near her home, raising money for Cancer Research UK. She has publicly spoken about her brother\u2019s diagnosis and recovery from skin cancer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_28735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28735\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28735\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-1024x637.png\" alt=\"Vanessa Woodfield looking concerned in Emmerdale\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-1300x809.png 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-1536x956.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-14-at-10.23.43-2048x1275.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-28735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Michelle plays Vanessa in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Is Michelle leaving Emmerdale?<\/h2>\n<p>As of today (Sunday March 9), there have been no reports that suggest Michelle\u2019s time on Emmerdale is over.<\/p>\n<p>However, in recent months, her wife made the decision to leave Emmerdale and move to Coronation Street.<\/p>\n<p>And with Suzy\u2019s death having just taken place a few weeks ago, it seems unlikely that she would go anywhere anytime soon. Vanessa still has a lot of storylines to share with us! And while there have been some exit announcements lately, she does not appear to be one of them.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>But while we hope we aren\u2019t losing Vanessa, it seems an exit is always a possibility in SoapLand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/2025\/02\/09\/emmerdale-cast-members-famous-families-danny-miller-will-ash\/\">Emmerdale cast members with famous families, including Danny Miller and Will Ash<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NbD6d7lavvk?si=q38BhE9GtfRGPHk3]<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Follow our Facebook page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Emmerdale-Insider\/61563250212838\/\">@EmmerdaleInsider<\/a> for the latest Emmerdale cast news, spoilers and gossip. 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