Coronation Street and Waterloo Road star Kym Marsh, 48, has revealed her newest tattoo, alongside a warning. The Michelle Connor actress took to Instagram to show off her new ink, which was inspired by her latest theatre role in 101 Dalmatians The Musical. ‘Needed something to cover up an old one and this is just perfect! A great reminder of playing this Iconic villain!’ She wrote, alongside a picture of her new Cruella De Vil tattoo.

However, she was quick to offer a warning to any of her 616k followers who are thinking of getting a tattoo, adding, ‘Although...

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. ribs are SORE!’ before apologising to her tattoo artist for swearing at the pain. Kym is currently starring as the iconic villain Cruella in a musical version of 101 Dalmatians, alongside former Emmerdale star and author Jessie Elland .

After first announcing her new role on BBC Morning Live back in April, Kym reflected on the part, saying: ‘She’s brilliant. It’s such an iconic role. If you’re going to play a character on stage, you want to play Cruella De Vil.

’ Since being on tour, Kym has also met her ‘soulmate’ , after finding love with co-star Samuel Thomas, as she revealed in an Instagram post. ‘Met the most amazing man ever!’ Kym, 48, penned, alongside a picture of them kissing, ‘Sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times. This new tattoo isn’t Kym’s first, with the actress having previously revealed a beaut.