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Michelle Hardwick
Career
Active 1995 – present
Biography
About Michelle Hardwick
With her blonde hair and grey eyes, Michelle Hardwick has a look that is both warm and striking. The British actress, who is 50 years old and identifies as lesbian, has spent over three decades in the entertainment industry. She began her career in 1995 at around 19 years old.
Michelle is best known for two long-running TV roles. She played hospital receptionist Lizzie Hopkirk in the period medical drama The Royal from 2003 to 2011. Then she took on the part of Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale, a role she has played from 2012 to 2022 and again from 2024 to the present. Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, she has built a loyal following of over 131k on Instagram. Her average build and approachable presence have made her a familiar face on British television.
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What are Michelle Hardwick's most notable television roles?
Michelle is known for playing Lizzie Hopkirk in The Royal (2003-2011) and Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale (2012-2022, 2024-present).
How long has Michelle Hardwick been acting?
She has been active from 1995 to the present, which means over 31 years in the industry.
Did you know
- Michelle Hardwick's career spans over three decades, starting in 1995 when she was around 19.
- She has played two long-running roles in British television, one in a period drama and one in a soap opera.
- Her role as Vanessa Woodfield in Emmerdale has had a break and a return, running from 2012 to 2022 and again from 2024.
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