Amy Walsh has revealed she’s barely seen her husband since their wedding as she finds balancing her thriving TV career and family commitments a ‘struggle’.
The 37-year-old Emmerdale star married EastEnders’ Toby-Alexander Smith, 33, in September last year after welcoming daughter Bonnie Mae in January 2022.
Late last year, the soap sensation – known for playing Tracy Robinson – starred in a huge storyline for Emmerdale and now she features in a new reality TV programme, Drama Queens.
But her very successful career and flourishing family life did not come easy.
Speaking to Christine Lampard on Tuesday’s episode of Lorraine, she admitted that it has been a ‘struggle’ at times as she has found it tricky to juggle everything.
Amy Walsh has revealed she has barely seen her husband since their wedding as she found balancing her thriving TV career and family commitments a ‘struggle’
The 37-year-old Emmerdale star married EastEnders’ Toby-Alexander Smith, 33, in September last year after welcoming daughter Bonnie Mae in January 2022
New reality show Drama Queens follows nine female soap stars from across Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street as they give soap fans a glimpse into their lives off camera.
Speaking about filming the new show, Amy said: ‘For a long time I didn’t live in Leeds and I would just go back to my family in London and come back to work.
‘We have all been through a lot as women and mothers and it is a genuine thing.
‘Our other halves have unique jobs as well, all three of us from Emmerdale are married to actors so that has its challenges and it is a juggle, a struggle sometimes.
‘But obviously we are in a really privileged position so its seeing the chaos basically that involves at home.’
When asked about her newlywed status and juggling her new life as a wife, Amy said: ‘I have barely seen him since we got married. ‘
‘Our relationship is still new and fresh and when you throw a toddler into the mix and work commitments, then it is crazy, but we are trying to get some time for each other. It is hard.’
Amy and Toby-Alexander tied the knot after three years of dating in an idyllic ceremony at the Talici Hill Rustic Villa in Montenegro.
She met the EastEnders star in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 and stuck up a relationship a year later.
Late last year, the soap sensation – known for playing Tracy Robinson – starred in a huge storyline for Emmerdale and now she features in a new reality TV programme, Drama Queens
Speaking to Christine Lampard on Lorraine, she admitted that is hasn’t come easy and it has been a ‘struggle’ at times as she has found it tricky to juggle everything
Speaking about filming the new reality show, Amy said: ‘For a long time I didn’t live in Leeds and I would just go back to my family in London and come back to work’
Two years later, Amy – who is the sister of singer Kimberley Walsh – welcomed beautiful daughter Bonnie Mae.
Speaking to OK! about her wedding day, Amy shared: ‘It was honestly the most perfect day. It surpassed all my expectations and more. I felt so surprisingly present on the day and loved every second. Now I’m just in pure bliss.’
As well as discussing the day, Amy also revealed the incredible present she received from her sister – their grandmother’s ring she had inherited and the loan of a pair of £1,500 Chanel earrings to act as her ‘something borrowed’ on the big day.
In stunning pictures featured in the magazine, Amy showed off the stunning family heirloom and also wore a pair of pearl earrings by the designer, which market pre-owned for around £1.5k.
Speaking about the gifts, she said: ‘ I hadn’t thought about the ‘something old, new, borrowed and blue’, but luckily my bridesmaids had…
‘My sister Kimberley gave me the ring she inherited from my grandma. She wears it every day and it epitomises my grandma. I wore it on my little finger so I had my grandma and grandad with me on the day, which was amazing.’
She met the EastEnders star in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 and stuck up a relationship a year later
She revealed that Kimberley was also on hand for her something borrowed, as she lent her earrings: ‘She lent me her Chanel earrings, which were amazing…
‘I’d seen her wearing them one day and told her ‘oh I’ve been looking for something like that for the wedding’. Then on the day she gave me them to wear!’
The newlyweds exchanged vows at the gorgeous alfresco ceremony in front of their friend and family, including some famous faces from Emmerdale including Natalie Ann Jamieson, Olivia Bromley, and Louisa Clein.
Amy walked down the aisle with her brother and walked the rest of her way with her father, John, who has terminal cancer.
Drama Queens starts at 9pm on Wednesday, April 10 on ITVBe and ITVX.
