2025-06-19 13:19:00
Birthday Celebrations and Beyoncé’s Blessing
“Emmerdale” star Laura Norton’s 42nd birthday was marked with a special card from her partner,Mark Jordon,and a nod to her love for Beyoncé.
Laura Norton, the actress celebrated her 42nd birthday, sharing a glimpse of the festivities with her fans. Norton, who plays Kerry Wyatt in the long-running soap opera “Emmerdale,” took to social media to share a “special” birthday card she received.
The card, a pink creation, featured a drawing of the iconic singer Beyoncé and lyrics from her song “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The card was a heartfelt gesture from her fiancé, Mark Jordon, who also starred in “Emmerdale.”
Norton and Jordon met on the set of “Emmerdale” in 2015 and share two children, Jesse and Ronnie. Both children have been diagnosed with Usher syndrome,a rare genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision.
Did you know?-“Emmerdale,” where Norton and Jordon met, is a British soap opera set in a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. It first aired in 1972 and is still running.
From the Dales to Destiny
Norton’s journey on “Emmerdale” began in 2012, with a brief maternity leave in 2022. Her character has been involved in manny dramatic storylines.
Outside of the soap opera, Norton and Jordon’s relationship blossomed. Jordon also played Daz Spencer in “Emmerdale” before his departure in 2019.
Reader question:-What are some of your favorite “Emmerdale” storylines featuring Kerry Wyatt? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
The couple’s children both have Usher syndrome, leading to hearing and vision impairments. Laura has spoken about their diagnosis.
“In the beginning, it was about our babies. And then you meet other families going through the same thing and it becomes about everyone else,” she shared. “It’s such a rare condition and so many peopel have never heard of it and this community deserves to have people fighting for them and helping raise funds.”
Pro tip:-Usher syndrome is the most common cause of combined deafness and blindness. Early diagnosis and intervention can help manage the condition’s effects.
beyoncé’s Biggest Fan
Norton is known to be a major fan of Beyoncé. After seeing the singer in concert, she shared, “YEE HOOOOO[cowboy emoji] Yes I am a grown woman with 2 children crying over Beyoncé. I will never get over this other worldly alien talent. I’m genuinely obsessed. 8th time and counting.”
She added, “The most wholesome, spiritual time with my stunning friend @msgfaye what a magical adventure. Thankyou.”
