Emmerdale actor Michael Parr has welcomed his first child, a baby daughter named Suzie Rose Parr, with girlfriend Isabelle Du Plessis. The 39-year-old actor, who plays Ross Barton on the ITV soap, was photographed in hospital snaps smiling as he cradled the newborn before taking her home.
Isabelle Du Plessis announced the arrival on Instagram, revealing their daughter's name in a post that simply read, "Welcome to the world Suzie Rose Parr." The newborn was wrapped in a custom 'baby Parr' blanket as the couple introduced her to family and friends.
Co-stars quickly joined in the congratulations. Bradley Riches, who plays Lewis Barton, commented "Love you! X." Shebz Miah, who plays Kammy Hadiq, posted dove and star emojis, while Michelle Harwick and Anthony Quinlan offered well-wishes. Roxanne McKee, from Hollyoaks, chimed in with "Awwww just GAWJUS!!"
Parr’s history with the show includes a prior relationship with fellow co-star Isabelle Hodgins, who plays Victoria Sugden; the pair parted ways in 2019. Parr joined Emmerdale as the scheming Ross Barton in 2013, a role he held until 2018 and has since reprised. His return to the screen late last year was accompanied by assurances that the character’s arc would provoke new storylines, with Ross’s past—including a turbulent set of relationships and a high-profile acid-attack storyline—resurfacing as part of his comeback. Parr has said he was thrilled to return and that viewers could expect fireworks as Ross re-emerged on screen.
Earlier this year, the couple announced they were expecting. Isabelle posted a series of heartwarming photos from a March Instagram update, showing the couple together as they prepared to welcome a baby. Isabelle showed off her growing bump in a red floral gown, while Michael wore a white shirt and kept a hand on her stomach; the caption read, "In our Mum & Dad Era." The news was quickly amplified by their Emmerdale colleagues, who offered their congratulations and well-wishes.
The arrival of Suzie Rose Parr adds another chapter to the couple’s public romance, which has unfolded in tandem with Parr’s ongoing presence on Emmerdale. The soap’s current storylines continue to unfold for a cast that remains focused on bringing fresh drama to viewers, even as real-life milestones draw attention away from the studio and onto the personal lives of its stars.