Brian McFadden and Kerry Katona unite in pride as daughter Molly turns 21

They may no longer be a couple, but pop stars Brian McFadden and Kerry Katona were united in celebrating the 21st birthday of their first born daughter Molly. Molly turned 21 on Wednesday and both her mum and dad took to social media to say just how proud they are of their "baby girl".

Rochdale-based Brian and Cheshire-based Kerry both took to Instagram with emotional posts in Molly's honour. They both shared adorable throwback images of Molly as a baby as well as cute photos of Molly as she is today.

Molly recently graduated from Trinity College in Dublin, and is following in her parents' footsteps as a talented singer. She is also fast becoming a showbiz personality in her own right with 155,000 followers on her TikTok account where she regularly posts updates to fans.

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Former Westlife star Brian posted an adorable picture holding Molly aloft as a baby to celebrate her birthday on Wednesday. In his emotional post he said: "21 years a go today my beautiful daughter @123_mollymc was born.

"It was so exciting becoming a dad. I’m so very very proud of the Beautiful, talented and brilliant woman she has grown up to be. I love you baby and happy birthday xxxx"

Meanwhile Kerry posted a series of sweet flashbacks of Molly as a young girl. And, as many parents will relate, she can't quite believe she's now mum to a 21-year-old.

Mum-of-five Kerry posted: "Noooooo!!! Nooooo way is my baby girl @123_mollymc 21 today!!!! WHAAAT!! Oh my goodness..

"Baby girl I honestly cannot express in words how bloody proud I am of you, you are one hell of a girl or should I say woman!

"My first born look at you darling you’re so beautiful so kind, so loving with