Heartbreak to Happily Ever After!
After years of healing from the heartbreak of her 18-year marriage, Heartbeat star Tricia Penrose has found true love once again. The actress, who played the iconic Gina Bellamy on the beloved ITV show, said “I do” to her soulmate, Chris Hargreaves, in an emotional ceremony on May 2nd at the stunning Briars Hall Country Club in Lancashire.
The 56-year-old beauty walked down the aisle in a breathtaking lace ballgown, her happiness radiating as she exchanged vows with Chris, who looked dashing in a light green suit. Tricia shared the intimate moment with fans, posting a heartwarming photo on social media, where she proudly declared, “Married the love of my life yesterday.”
The Heartbeat star’s new chapter comes four years after her painful divorce from TV presenter Mark Simpkin. The couple, who share two sons, Jake and Freddy, parted ways in 2021 after realizing they had “grown apart.” Fans of the actress, who is best known for her role as Gina, have been flooding her posts with heartfelt messages, with one fan commenting, “Did you say yes in a heartbeat?”
After a whirlwind romance, Tricia’s love story with Chris blossomed when he popped the question in July 2025 during a romantic getaway in Tenerife.
Now, as she embarks on this new journey with Chris, Tricia couldn’t be happier. The star is not only reclaiming her love life but also proving that it’s never too late to find your happily ever after.
