Actress Emily Atack, 36, has married Dr. Alistair Garner, marking a new chapter after a public journey through various romantic relationships and periods of loneliness.
The couple, who are stepcousins and grew up together, exchanged vows over the weekend in a ceremony attended by close family and friends. Their union follows a period where Atack, propelled to fame by her role in "The Inbetweeners," often spoke candidly about her struggles in the modern dating landscape. She has previously likened her romantic predicaments to those of Bridget Jones, experiencing "miserable" bouts of loneliness despite her public persona.
Atack's romantic history includes a brief fling with pop star Harry Styles in 2012. She described it as a "short-lived thing that was just a bit of fun," and they have not been in touch since.
Her longest previous relationship was a five-year romance with model Jack Varcher, which ended in 2018. Shortly after their breakup, Atack won "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" but admitted to struggling with heartbreak during her time in the jungle, feeling a reliance on male validation for happiness.
In 2016, Atack reportedly fell for comedian Seann Walsh during a break in her relationship with Varcher. Walsh was dating his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Humphries at the time, and sources indicated Atack was under the impression he was single. The situation became public after an intimate photo of them surfaced.
Following this, Atack had a six-month relationship with producer Rob Jowers, whom she met at a BRITs after-party in 2019. She once described him as "the man I've been waiting for," but the relationship eventually ended amicably, with sources citing career demands as a factor.
In 2021, Atack dated tattoo artist and model Charlie Edwards. Their three-month romance was reportedly hampered by her busy work schedule and COVID-19 restrictions. Atack shared a heartfelt tribute after Edwards' tragic death earlier this year, remembering him as a supportive friend.
Later that year, she had a five-month relationship with model Jude Taylor, which also ended due to conflicting work commitments. Rumors also circulated about a six-week fling with footballer Jack Grealish in 2021, which both parties denied.
In 2022, Atack was reportedly seen kissing "Strictly Come Dancing" star Giovanni Pernice at a BRITs party, though it is not believed they officially dated. She also had a seven-month relationship with tree surgeon Liam McGough, which concluded with the pair deciding they were better suited as friends.
It was after these experiences that Atack began dating Dr. Alistair Garner in 2023. Their connection stems from a lifelong acquaintance; Atack's mother is the sister of Garner's stepmother, and they grew up together. Despite their shared past, romantic feelings developed much later.
In June 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Barney. Atack described the pregnancy discovery during their first holiday together in Italy as the "most perfect day" and referred to Garner as her "literal rock" during a difficult labor that resulted in an emergency caesarean.
The couple became engaged in July 2023 and then had their civil wedding in the UK. They are planning a larger celebration in Spain next month.
Atack has expressed profound happiness with Garner, noting his pride in her career, a sentiment she hadn't experienced in previous relationships. She stated she is "happier than I ever thought I could be."