Catherine Tyldesley has received an apology from a Twitter user who asked her if she felt "guilty seeking self-gratification" by posing for photoshoots while her kid was "at home without their mother".
The former ‘Corrie’ star – who has three-year-old son Alfie with husband Tom Pitfield – insisted she is a "brilliant mum" in response to the social media user, who she claimed was "mum-shaming" her, and insists she puts her little one to bed "almost every night".
She wrote: "I see my son every day . I wake up with him and put him to bed almost every night…I am a BRILLIANT mum. He is testiment to that. Like so many other women out there doing their BEST for their families. (sic)"
The Twitter user wrote: "Not trying to Mum shame at all. I’d say the same to anyone doing the same whether they are a mum or dad. I just find it so strange when people do what you do with these shoots… you won’t get this time back.. thats all.
"I’m sure he is an amazing wonderful little man. Point taken. I wouldn’t like people judging my life so I apologise. I’m too far the other way. If I could quit work and spend 24/7 with my Son I would. I hate only seeing him mornings and evenings. Good luck with your future (sic)"
The back-tracking tweets come after Catherine was left "speechless" by a previous comment by the Twitter user, who asked how she "has time" for photoshoots.
They wrote: "Why do you feel the need to post pics and selfies of yourself online? You are a Mother and a responsible adult. How do you have time to have photo shoots etc? Don’t you feel guilty seeking self gratification while your child is at home without their Mother? (sic)"
Catherine fired back: "Wow… I mean I’m speechless. Is it 1950?? Mum shaming??? Really??? I have no need to justify or explain my actions to you or anyone. So much for parents empowering and supporting each other. May your heart find joy and gratitude . Blessings x (sic)"
Catherine Tyldesley receives apology after ‘mum-shaming’ message
