Hollyoaks actress Jorgie Porter, identified for her function as Theresa McQueen, has been engaged to Ollie Piotrowski since 2021. Regardless of early plans to marry in her 30s, she holds off on setting a date to incorporate their younger kids.
Approaching Her fortieth Birthday
Jorgie Porter turns 40 in December 2026. She feels youthful at coronary heart however displays proudly on her achievements. ‘Somebody did the maths and I cried,’ she says about nearing the top of her 30s, a decade marked by her engagement and the births of son Forest, three, and daughter Peony, 14 months.
‘I really feel like a 20-year-old in my coronary heart. So I’m very shocked,’ Jorgie provides. ‘While you’re a child, you are like, “Oh my God, 40 is so outdated,” and then you definately get there.’
She values her journey: ‘I am a giant believer in trying again in your life and all the things you have achieved. I am so appreciative of the chums I’ve made and what I have been by and what I’ve kind of turn out to be. So I do take a look at my life and go, really, I’m a celebrity in my very own proper, as a result of I’ve carried out some actually cool, enjoyable issues.’
Causes for Suspending the Marriage ceremony
Jorgie regrets not marrying earlier than 40 however cites excessive marriage ceremony prices. ‘I used to be a bit gutted that I’m not going to be married in my 30s. The considered being a 40-year-old bride, I used to be like rattling. However weddings are so costly now. I believe you have to be a middle-aged individual with 5 jobs and a aspect hustle to afford it.’
The delay permits their kids to take part absolutely. ‘We needed Peony to have the ability to stroll, and he or she’s strolling now. She’s the cutest little hip waddler. She’s a correct girly lady. I used to take heed to Beyoncé when she was within the womb, and now she bounces her butt to Beyoncé. It is hilarious.’
Superstition retains her from planning. ‘I am not likely good at planning issues in life. I will put one thing in my diary, I will write it down on a calendar, and it’ll by no means occur. Name it superstitious, I do not know what it’s, however actually issues by no means work out. All of it will get cancelled, and I believe it’s as a result of I write them down so I by no means try this anymore, and I can’t select a date.’
Insights on Motherhood
Jorgie balances her cleaning soap opera function with elevating two kids underneath 4. She shares sincere parenting recommendation on Instagram to empower different moms. ‘No one tells you something, not the gritty, actual reality about turning into a mum. No one sat me down and was like, “Oh, you are gonna must get your boobs out in public. And a few individuals will likely be humorous about it,” and then you definately really feel a sure manner for feeding your personal little one.’
‘I do not care what different individuals assume, and I believe that was my major thought with the posts. I would like different mums to not care as effectively. I simply need mums to have the boldness and the facility to be like, “No, I wish to do that for my little one,” as a result of that is what I imagine.’
Experiences differ: She breastfed Forest for six months and Peony for a 12 months. ‘Each mum is totally different. Each little one is totally different… There isn’t any proper or flawed solution to do something.’
The siblings play and argue however share a detailed bond. ‘They get up within the morning and say one another’s title after which they hug one another.’
Parenting Parallels in Hollyoaks
Jorgie’s character Theresa McQueen raises two kids at totally different life phases, providing a preview of adlescent years. ‘Theresa’s coping with a distinct sort of parenting on the minute. So it is like the long run, and I am really asking different individuals what’s taking place now at this age, as a result of I am not there but.’
She differentiates her method: ‘Theresa simply left the nation on a regular basis, so she type of did not actually increase her kids. I’ve to battle in opposition to issues, as a result of Theresa is so totally different and never the best mum. I’ve to name upon my ideas and keep in mind that Theresa would not do issues a sure manner, whereas I actually would.’
Hollyoaks streams on Channel 4’s service and airs Mondays to Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on E4.
