Emily Atack is celebrating her marriage to Dr. Alistair Garner with a second wedding ceremony in Mojacar, Spain, a glitzy affair for 200 guests following an intimate church wedding in Bedfordshire last month. The actress has been open about her past struggles with loneliness and a series of relationships before finding her "happily ever after" with Garner.
Atack, known for her role in "The Inbetweeners," has had a public dating life. Early in her career, she had a brief, unpublicized fling with pop star Harry Styles in 2012, which she later confirmed was "just a bit of fun." This was followed by her longest relationship, a five-year romance with model Jack Vacher, which ended in 2018. While on "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!" shortly after the breakup, Atack spoke about the difficulty of the split and her previous reliance on relationships for security.
During her relationship with Vacher, Atack reportedly had a dalliance with comedian Seann Walsh in 2016. Walsh was dating his ex-girlfriend Rebecca Humphries at the time, and sources indicated Atack was under the impression he was single. The relationship reportedly ended after a private photograph surfaced online.
In 2019, Atack dated producer Rob Jowers for six months after meeting him at an after-party. She described him as "the man I've been waiting for," but the relationship ultimately ended amicably, with sources citing career demands as a factor.
Further relationships included a three-month romance with tattoo artist and model Charlie Edwards in late 2021, who tragically passed away in March of this year. Atack paid a heartfelt tribute to him on social media. She also dated model Jude Taylor in 2021, splitting after five months due to conflicting work schedules. In the same year, rumors circulated about a brief fling with footballer Jack Grealish, which both parties denied.
In 2022, Atack was linked to "Strictly Come Dancing" professional Giovanni Pernice, with reports of them kissing at a party, though it's not believed they officially dated. She also had a seven-month relationship with reality star Liam McGough that same year, which ended with the decision that they were better off as friends. Following her split from McGough, Atack spoke on her podcast about the challenges of single life, admitting to periods of intense loneliness despite projecting an image of confidence.
Atack's relationship with Dr. Alistair Garner began in 2023. The couple share a familial connection, as Atack's mother is the sister of Garner's stepmother, Jane Garner. They had known each other for decades through family gatherings but developed romantic feelings more recently. Atack described their connection as one where her cousins, including Garner, "understand each other on a deep level."
In June 2024, the couple welcomed their son, Barney. Atack revealed they discovered the pregnancy during their first holiday together in Italy. They purchased a property together shortly after, and their son was born soon after they moved in. Atack has praised Garner for his support, noting his pride in her career and his role as a "literal rock" during her difficult labor, which resulted in an emergency C-section.
The couple became engaged in July 2024. Their official wedding ceremony took place recently in Bedfordshire, where Atack wore a Josephine Scott dress. The current Spanish celebration is for a wider circle of friends and family.