Michelle Hardwick Opens Up About Homophobic Abuse, Receives Outpouring of Support

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Soap star Michelle Hardwick has shared her harrowing experience of receiving vile homophobic abuse, sparking an outpouring of support from her fans and colleagues. The Emmerdale actress, who is openly gay and married to producer Kate Brooks, posted screenshots of the abusive messages on her social media, daring the troll to reveal their true identity. Michelle's wife Kate also weighed in, responding to the troll with a witty remark that referenced a classic Australian soap. The abuse has not shaken Michelle, who thanked her fans for their kindness and vowed to continue highlighting such incidents.

Key Takeaways:

  • Michelle Hardwick, an openly gay actress and Emmerdale star, was the victim of vile homophobic abuse on social media.
  • The troll used homophobic slurs, calling Michelle a 'de' and a 'lbo brat', prompting her to share the abuse with her fans and dare the troll to reveal their identity.
  • Michelle's wife Kate Brooks responded to the abuse with a witty remark referencing the classic Australian soap 'Prisoner Cell Block H'.
  • Michelle and Kate welcomed their first child, a son named Edward 'Teddy' Peter Brooks, in October 2020.
  • Michelle will be returning to Emmerdale after maternity leave, where she will resume playing her character Vanessa Woodfield.
  • Michelle and Kate met on the set of Emmerdale after Kate was appointed as a series producer, and the couple announced their romance on National Coming Out Day in October 2018.

Statistics:

  • Michelle and Kate have been married since 2019, after eloping in Graceland a year after getting engaged.
  • The couple welcomed their first child in October 2020, with Michelle sharing the happy news on her Instagram.
  • Michelle's character Vanessa Woodfield will be returning to Emmerdale soon, where she will resume her role.

Sources:

  • Michelle Hardwick's tweet sharing the homophobic abuse (no date provided)
  • Kate Brooks' response to the abuse (no date provided)
  • Michelle's Instagram post announcing the birth of her son (October 2020)