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Gemma Atkinson hits back after she’s mum shamed for ‘gender stereotyping’
GEMMA Atkinson has hit back after she was mum shamed for ‘gender stereotyping'.
The actress, 38, and her Strictly Come Dancing star partner Gorka Marquez, 32, announced their happy news they are expecting their second child back in January.
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Gemma has been busy updating fans with her preparation for the new baby.
The star revealed the rooms for her daughter and son, but some fans weren't happy with it.
One troll said: "Not saying this in a judgy way because I think it's absolutely beautiful and I'm sure you've chosen something you know she will love...
"But it really plays into society's gender stereotypes for girls, doesn't it? Pink, fairies, rainbows, pretty things... And blue for a boy."
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Gemma replied: "I've had a few of these msgs and I find it really baffling.
"We didn't choose Mia's room. She did. She told the painter all [of] her favourite colours & [the] characters she wanted. I designed the nursery with animals which I love & blue is my favourite colours. Always has been because it reminds me of the ocean.
"I've actually never been into pink. It doesn't mean I'm going against a stereotype or I want to be a boy or that I'm anti 'girl colours'.
"It simply means that my favourite colour is blue and not pink.
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"Jesus Christ give me strength today.”
Earlier this month Gemma revealed her HUGE baby bump as she opened up about struggling with her body image.
The former Hollyoaks actress recently hit back against mum shaming comments as she revealed her pregnancy body.
Gemma penned to her followers: "I bought some beach trousers to wear on this holiday.
"Even though I'm aware why it’s happening and how clever my body is, I’ve never been as swollen, bloated, uncomfortable in everyday tasks and had as much cellulite in my life.
"My boobs alone are three cup sizes up! Second pregnancy, almost four years older and with a little boy this time it’s been a lot harder on my body.
"I know how we feel about our bodies is relevant to the individual and it’s just how I currently feel in MY body.
"I got to the beach on day 1 of this holiday, looked at Mia playing and I suddenly felt relaxed.
"It dawned on me if I kept them on that she’d ask why I’m in trousers and I thought about the negative effect it could have on her down the line me saying 'because mummy’s legs are bigger than usual'.
"I don’t ever want her to feel like she should cover herself, especially on the beach! So the pants came in handy to wipe up my non alcoholic cocktail but other than that, they haven’t been needed!
"I've worn my bikinis every day. The top of my thighs chaffed like a MF, but we had an absolute blast and made the most incredible memories as a family.
"I can't believe next time we'll have little man with us as a family of four. We're so lucky and so blessed."
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Gemma and Gorka started dating in 2018 after they met on Strictly.
They share a daughter called Mia.
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