Rebekah Vardy: The Wag Who Took on Coleen Rooney

It's the trial that had the nation gripped: Rebekah Vardy versus Coleen Rooney. Two WAGs, one explosive accusation, and a whole lot of mudslinging.
But who is Rebekah Vardy? And how did she end up embroiled in one of the most talked-about legal cases of recent years?
From Working-Class Roots to the Wagatha Christie Trial
Rebekah Vardy was born on February 17, 1982, in Norwich, England. She grew up in a working-class family and has spoken about her humble beginnings.
She met her husband, Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, in 2014. The couple married in 2016 and have three children together.
Vardy became friends with Coleen Rooney, wife of former England footballer Wayne Rooney, through their husbands.
The Wagatha Christie Bombshell
In October 2019, Rooney shocked the world when she posted a lengthy statement on Instagram, accusing Vardy of leaking stories about her to the press.
Rooney claimed she had conducted a "sting operation" by sharing fake stories on her private Instagram account and then blocking all but one person from viewing them. When those stories ended up in The Sun newspaper, Rooney concluded that Vardy was the culprit.
Vardy denied the accusations, but the damage was done. The media and the public were quick to pick sides, and the #WagathaChristie hashtag soon began trending on social media.
A High-Profile Trial
In July 2020, Vardy filed a defamation lawsuit against Rooney. The trial, which began in May 2022, was a media circus, with both women giving evidence and a host of witnesses called.
In July 2022, Judge Karen Steyn ruled in Rooney's favor, concluding that it was "likely" that Vardy had shared Rooney's private information with The Sun.
What's Next for Rebekah Vardy?
The Wagatha Christie trial may be over, but the saga is far from finished. Vardy is appealing the verdict, and it's likely that the case will continue to make headlines for some time to come.
Meanwhile, Vardy has vowed to continue to fight to clear her name. In a statement after the ruling, she said: "I am extremely sad and disappointed at the decision that the court has reached. I do not accept the judgment and I will be appealing."
Only time will tell how the story of Rebekah Vardy will end. But one thing is for sure: she is a woman who is not afraid to stand up for herself, no matter the cost.