‘Racism is so real’: Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey slams ‘vile’ and ‘disgusting’ abuse directed at her two-year-old daughter Coco
Chelsee Healey has revealed her two-year-old daughter Coco has been the target of racist abuse from online trolls.
The Hollyoaks star, 31, shamed the vile messages on Twitter after racists branded her toddler a ‘black monkey’.
The actress shared a screenshot of an example message she received, labelling the abuse ‘disgusting’.
Speaking out: Chelsee Healey has slammed racist trolls who have targeted her two-year-old daughter Coco
The troll’s post read: ‘Right sl*t aren’t ya? Daughter is a black monkey.’
Chelsee tweeted a message alongside it, saying: ‘You know what, I get nasty messages all day mostly about me!
‘I’m a big girl, I can handle that, but saying something so disgusting about my beautiful, innocent baby upsets me especially when there’s nothing you can do to protect them from people’s vile words.’
Shameful: The Hollyoaks actress shared a screenshot of an example message she received, labelling the abuse ‘disgusting’
Inspired: The soap star said she decided to speak out about the abuse because of the Black Lives Matter protests
The soap star added that she was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement to share the abuse.
She said: ‘I want to post up because of the movement that’s happening right now! Racism is real but so is BLM.’
Chelsee welcomed Coco in July 2017 with her on again/off again boyfriend Jack Malloy, who she split with shortly afterwards.
Proud mother: Chelsee welcomed Coco in July 2017 with her on again/off again boyfriend Jack Malloy
It comes after reports she was summoned by Hollyoaks bosses for a meeting after allegedly flouting lockdown rules last month.
The star sparked backlash after she was spotted outside Lauren Goodger’s jailbird ex Jake McLean’s home in Essex, which is more than 200 miles from her Manchester abode.
Chelsee, who has played Goldie McQueen since 2016, is said to have been told off about her behaviour by soap bosses and they are now ‘looking into what consequences she is likely to face.’
Not happy! Chelsee’s post comes days after reports she was summoned by Hollyoaks bosses for a meeting after allegedly flouting lockdown rules
A source told The Sun: ‘Chelsee has been hauled over the coals by Hollyoaks bosses. She had been spoken to by bosses about her behaviour.
‘The cast represent the show and in their contract it states they can’t bring the show into disrepute.’
They added: ‘This isn’t a quick visit to a friend’s house round the corner she travelled over 200 miles to see a man. They are appalled at her behaviour and are looking into what consequences she is likely to face.’
Chelsee’s representative declined to comment, MailOnline has contacted Hollyoaks for comment.
Oh dear! She was spotted outside Lauren Goodger’s jailbird ex Jake McLean’s home Essex, over 200 miles from her Manchester abode (Lauren and Jake pictured in 2013)