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Katie Fitzpatrick

Gemma Atkinson sends powerful message after dazzling with red carpet look at the Brits - and fiancé Gorka had the best reaction

Gemma Atkinson turned heads as she walked the red carpet the the Brit Awards and proudly cheering her on was her man Gorka Marquez.

The 37-year-old former Hollyoaks and Emmerdale actress looked stunning in an asymmetrical neckline navy blue dress.

She wore her silky thigh-slit dress with metallic gold heels and accessorised with a gold bangle.

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The mum-of-one from Bury was showered with compliments as she shared the look on her Instagram, saying she managed to get her makeup done for the awards in just 17 minutes thanks to her makeup artist friend.

And her fiance Gorka responded by pressing love heart and flame emojis.

Gemma, who has a two-year-old daughter Mia with Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Gorka, also posted a photo of herself posing for photographers on the red carpet looking happy and relaxed.

But she told how she didn't always feel so comfortable in the same situation.

"Red carpets! I used to get SO nervous walking them and cringe inside knowing that despite what you wear, how you stand or who you are, people will still msg you directly or comment on articles saying how bad they think you look," she typed.

Gemma sent out a body positive message to fans after her red carpet appearance (Getty Images)

"I don’t know if it’s an age thing, being a mum now or just a combination of taking care of myself but I now don’t let any of the above bother me and it’s such a refreshing space to be in!

"Giving a stranger the power to affect your mood is soul destroying and a complete waste of your time. Especially a stranger who’s sat alone on the internet."

She added in her powerful statement: "Don’t do it. Know your worth, know who you are and rock what you wana rock!

"Shape, size, whatever, just do you!

"I actually spoke to an actress last night who is and looked beautiful, she was joking that tomorrow she’ll either be 'too fat' or 'too thin' in her dress, she then followed it with 'I just smile to myself, and think, oh just f**k off.'"

Gorka was bursting with pride as he replied: "My wifey."

Fellow former Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actor Anthony Quinlan said: "Well said n you look amazing babe!"

Former I'm A Celebrity Vicky Pattison cheered: "Unreal as always and ADORE this message."

amy.gregory.21 commented: "Amazing role model in every way."

And boxedoffltd wrote: "Great message and you look incredible."

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