Richard Fleeshman and Celinde Schoenmaker Welcome Daughter

Richard Fleeshman, former star of Coronation Street, has welcomed his first child, a daughter named Coco Beau, with fiancée Celinde Schoenmaker. The couple announced the birth on Instagram, revealing that Coco was born at 8:08 AM on November 30, 2024, and shared a joyful post featuring Christmas stockings for their family. Fleeshman, known for his role as Craig Harris in the soap, and Schoenmaker, a theatre performer, had previously announced their engagement in 2022 after four years of dating. Celebrities including Laura Whitmore and Giovanna Fletcher congratulated the couple on social media, expressing their happiness for the new parents. The couple first revealed their pregnancy in August with a heartfelt post about their growing family. Richard has enjoyed a successful career in both television and musical theatre, including roles in Ghost: The Musical and various productions in the West End.