With starring roles in everything from Hollyoaks and EastEnders to Strictly Come Dancing and MasterChef, Gemma Atkinson is no stranger to being in front of the camera. Her career has thrown her into the public eye from a very young age, and Gemma has remained as down to earth as ever, pointing to her happy childhood and supportive parents for keeping her grounded.
Having met her fiancé, Strictly pro Gorka Marquez on the 2017 dance show, the couple are parents to two-year-old daughter Mia – the inspiration behind Gemma’s second book The Ultimate Body Plan for New Mums, which launched earlier this month.
Renowned for her passion for fitness, the book offers a variety of exercises and meal plans to help new mums feel strong both physically and mentally. As an avid fan of celebrating body positivity, Gemma’s approach offers a refreshingly honest account of life post-baby, often using her platform to share red-faced post-workout selfies or ones