BREAKING: Peaky Blinders star Charlie Murphy pregnant after five rounds of IVF in two years

Peaky Blinders star, Charlie Murphy, is pregnant after five rounds of IVF. The Irish actress, 37, revealed her happy news after trying for a baby for two years.

Recalling the moment she found out she was to become a mum, the Co. Wexford native, who plays Jessie Eden in the series, said: "I was happy obviously, but I did have to remind myself not to celebrate too much. Maybe it was PTSD of doing a few rounds of IVF. That was gruelling. It was so intense that I was welcoming all the symptoms that come with a , I was just so happy to be out of the rounds."

Charlie, who has also appeared in BAFTA-winning series, , and Netflix's Obsession, and is in a long-term relationship with Agatha Christie Towards Zero director, Sam Yates, told the Irish Times that her journey to motherhood had left her emotionally and financially 'drained'.

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She explained: "'It felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice to invest in another round, emotionally, financially and time-wise.

"And when the last couple of rounds didn't result in anything, I felt cheated. It felt tough, arduous and monotonous.

"At the start I probably would have been very private about doing IVF, but I'm glad that people are talking about it now. Reaching out to other women that have been through it means you don't feel so alone."

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