Hollyoaks star Jazmine Franks announces birth of first child with adorable photo
20.07.2023 - 20:15
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Hollyoaks star Jazmine Franks has announced the birth of her first child. The actor posted a touching photograph on social media showing her leaving hospital today (Thursday, July 20).
Jazmine, 31, played Esther Bloom on the Channel 4 soap from 2011 to 2018. She has had a baby boy with her long-term partner Danny Potter, with a representative saying "both mum and baby are very happy and healthy".
Alongside a black-and-white picture showing her holding Danny's hand as he holds a carrycot, Jazmine wrote: "Nothing feels better than this."
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Friends and fans rushed to congratulate the couple after seeing the happy news. Fellow Hollyoaks actor Kieron Richardson said "congratulations to you both" while another former star of the soap, Mandip Gill, said: "Congratulations to you both!!!!! I hope you’re both doing well. Lots of love."
Kirsty-Leigh Porter, who plays Leela Lomax in Hollyoaks, said: "GO ON JAZZ! so happy for you all! Welcome to the world little one."
Stephanie Waring, who plays Cindy Cunningham, wrote "Congratulations to you both" and Jessica Fox, who portrays Nancy, said: "Amazing news!!! Congratulations you absolute legend."
Jazmine announced she was expecting a baby on Instagram in February. At the time she said: "Here’s to the biggest adventure yet. Summer 2023 is set to be a wild one! Can’t wait to cause mayhem with a mini Franks-Potter."