- Her Emmerdale Farm (1972) character Vanessa Woodfield became the 29th woman on the soap opera to give birth. Vanessa had a son Johnny (played by Luca), born on 11 September 2015.
- Announced that she had filed for divorce from her wife of 22 months Rosie Nicholl, citing her gruelling work schedule as the reason for their separation (February 13, 2017).
- Daughter of Peter (b. 1955) and Lynn (née Flockton) Hardwick (b. 1957).
- Maternal granddaughter of Brian (1921-1993) and Lilian (née Hudson) Flockton (1924-2017).
- Paternal granddaughter of William (1927-1997) and Muriel (née Devine) Hardwick (b. 1928).
- Returned to work twelve months after giving birth to her son Edward to resume filming on Emmerdale Farm (1972).
- Gave birth to her first child at age 44, a son Edward Peter Brooks, on October 9, 2020.
- Was three months pregnant when she took a break from filming Emmerdale Farm (1972). Hardwick had to take early leave due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning she was unable to work while pregnant.
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