Michelle Keegan is always the doting aunt as she cuddles

Michelle Keegan is always the doting aunt as she cuddles nephew Presley in a Christmas photo

Michelle Keegan looked like the perfect doted aunt in a throwback snap shared by her sister-in-law Jess Wright on Monday.

The actress and wife of TOWIE star Mark Wright, 35, cuddled up with Jess’ son Presley for eight months in a photo taken on Christmas Day.

She beamed widely as she hugged her nephew while Presley was caught in the middle of a giggle at the delightful shot.

Auntie duties: Michelle Keegan looked like the perfect doted auntie in a throwback snap shared by her sister-in-law Jess Wright on Monday

Auntie duties: Michelle Keegan looked like the perfect doted auntie in a throwback snap shared by her sister-in-law Jess Wright on Monday

Michelle cut a sophisticated figure in white pants and a striped beige and white turtleneck.

Her long brunette tresses were styled in neat waves and flowed down her back as she posed in front of the Christmas tree.

Jess shared the snap to her Instagram Stories and captioned it: “Auntie gives the best cuddles”.

She also shared a sweet family snap from the same day with husband William Lee-Kemp, her mother Carol and Presley.

Looking good: Michelle posted her own photo from her workout at the gym and looks incredible in a gray gym set

Looking good: Michelle posted her own photo from her workout at the gym and looks incredible in a gray gym set

She looked incredible in a crisp white sweater and black mini skirt, which she paired with sheer tights and heeled boots.

She beamed as she held her baby boy in her arms while her businessman Beau, 39, and Carol, 62, beamed at Presley.

William cut a casual figure in a gray sweatshirt paired with black skinny jeans, while his son wore a festive plaid romper and knee-high socks.

Meanwhile, Carol looked sensational in a striking red long-sleeved maxi dress, which she paired with comfy brown fluffy sliders.

Adorable: Jess also shared a sweet family snap from the same day with husband William Lee-Kemp, her mother Carol and Presley

Adorable: Jess also shared a sweet family snap from the same day with husband William Lee-Kemp, her mother Carol and Presley

The family caused a commotion in front of Jess’ lush tree as they gave fans a glimpse of Presley’s first Christmas.

Michelle re-shared the snap of her and Presley and captioned, “His little face.”

She then posted her own photo from her workout at the gym, looking incredible in a gray gym set.

She wore a pair of form fitting leggings with a sports bra that showed off her voluptuous cleavage and toned abs.

The photos come after Michelle was thrilled to learn an adorable pooch named Brandy was safely returned to her owners on Christmas Day after being missing for 18 months.

She tweeted her joy this week after earlier asking fans for their help to relocate the pooch that was stolen from her family’s Essex garden.

Michelle wrote in part of her tweet: “Amazing news! She is home now and safe where she should be.’

“Sending love to Brandy and your family… Merry Christmas,” she added.

Missing Pets GB thanked Michelle for helping to raise awareness of Brandy’s disappearance.

‘Thank you for your help!!! Brandy was picked up by her family at 2am this morning. 18 months ago she was stolen from her garden, today she is safe at home,” the tweet said.

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“She’s home now and safe where she should be!” Michelle Keegan this week celebrated the “amazing” return to her family of adorable pooch Brandy, who was stolen from an Essex garden 18 months ago. Pictured with her own dogs

In April last year, Michelle asked fans to keep an eye out for the missing dog after she was stolen “in broad daylight”.

The Brassic actress re-shared the ‘missing dog’ post on her Instagram Stories after the owner revealed the cocker spaniel was snatched from her yard.

Asking anyone with information to come forward, Michelle reposted photos of the lost pet, slamming the “disgusting” thieves who snatched the pup.

“This beautiful dog was stolen from her owner’s yard in broad daylight… it’s just disgusting,” Michelle said at the time.

The thieves’ car details were shared, and the victim stated that the police were helping with the case.

They also thanked everyone who has helped so far, writing, “I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has commented, liked and shared my story.”

Michelle has two pooches, a chihuahua and a dachshund, with husband Mark Wright.

Excited;  The actress tweeted her joy this week after earlier asking fans for help to relocate the pooch that was stolen from her family's Essex garden

Excited; The actress tweeted her joy this week after earlier asking fans for help to relocate the pooch that was stolen from her family’s Essex garden