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Pregnant Michelle Keegan reveals ‘boring and basic’ marriage to Mark Wright saying ‘that’s how I like it’
Michelle teased a huge new job after she gives birth
PREGNANT Michelle Keegan has called her life with husband Mark Wright "boring and basic" - but she wouldn't have it any other way.
The couple are gearing up to welcome their first child having built their dream £3.5m home from scratch in the Essex countryside.
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The two stars are very much settled and don't feel the need to burn the candle at both ends by attending every glitzy showbiz event out there.
Michelle told : "Mark and I feel lucky to work in this industry, but it doesn't dominate our lives. We dip our toe in, then step back to normal life.
"It’s very boring and probably quite basic, but that’s how I like it."
In striking pictures to accompany the new magazine interview, Michelle, 37, showed off her baby bump in a sleeveless knitted dress while enjoying a hot drink in the kitchen.
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Michelle, who found fame in Coronation Street, told the publication her plans for work once the baby arrives.
The actress, who is currently filming the final series of Brassic, said: "I'm going to take a good chunk of time off to enjoy being a mum.
"I’m never normally at home in the summer, I’ve always been away working, so I can’t wait."
Michelle told Grazia she will take the entire year off, but will then return to work for a ";big new job".
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The Fool Me Once actress is keeping tight-lipped about what her new gig is, though.
Michelle, who spent five months working in Australia last year for the new series of the BBC's Ten Pound Poms, is feeling relaxed about taking a big break in her career.
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"I used to panic if I had a long gap in-between jobs, thinking I'll never work again," she said.
"But I’m getting better at trusting the process, trusting my instincts and saying no to what’s not right for me."
Michelle added: "It's taken years and it’s still hard. I’ve always been such a people pleaser.
"But now I’m learning to be unapologetically me."
Michelle and Mark, 38, announced their happy baby news in December with a stunning photoshoot in Mallorca.
In a snap showing off her little baby bump for the very first time, the actress bared her tummy in an all-white outfit.
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Posing on a beach, Michelle carefully placed her hand on the bump as she gazed lovingly at her husband.
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