Inside Emmerdale's Gabrielle Dowling off-screen life with famous mother and actor twin

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Emmerdale character Cathy Hopem played by Gabrielle Dowling has been at the centre of the major plot in the soap after she battled premenstrual dysphoric disorder - which meant she faced bouts of heavy periods and major mood swings.Cathy was so affected that viewers witnessed the teen rebel binge drinking and even in one scene, attacking her father, Bob Hope.However, in a bit to help her deal with her gruelling condition, Cathy left the village to stay with her half-brother Scott Windsor.

Now, she has returned and fans saw her open up to Bob's partner Wendy, explaining that she is still struggling with her emotionally draining condition.

Luckily for Gabrielle, who plays the teen on-screen, her life is very different to her character. The actress has a famous family - including her co-star brother and famous mother, who also shared the spotlight with her children.Previously, Gabrielle's mother Louise Dowling was a famous professional dancer but she made the decision to pursue a career in acting, securing a number of small parts as an extra in multiple productions.

Louise was keen to secure a better future for Gabrielle and her brother, signing her unborn twins up for a role in Emmerdale - under one condition, which ensured that their acting must not interfere with their home life.