Trivia

Gave birth to her 1st child at age 38, a son John Gerard Foo on 26 August 2010. Child's father is her fiancé, Eddie Foo.

Has been in a relationship with medic Eddie Foo since April 2009 and engaged since January 2010; they have one son together.

Thomas Kearney, Gillian's younger brother, is a professional footballer; having played for Everton and Bradford City.

Theatrical training: Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama, Lamorbey Park, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9DF, England, UK.

Attended St. John Almond High School (Horrocks Avenue, Liverpool, England, UK), where she gained nine GCSEs and four A-levels.

Is just 13 years older than Anthony Quinlan, 14 years older than Michael Parr and 22 years older than Joe Gill who play her sons on Emmerdale Farm (1972).

Gill's father is a civil engineer, and her mother is a school welfare worker; a number of other family members are teachers.

Returned to work 3 months after giving birth to her son John to begin filming Justice (2011).