Emily Atack Husband: Is She Married? Boyfriend, Children & Love Life Explored
Emily Atack is a popular British actress, comedian, and presenter, best known for her roles in The Inbetweeners, I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, and The Emily Atack Show. She has also appeared in various films, such as Dad’s Army, Iron Sky: The Coming Race, and Outside Bet.
She is currently expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Dr. Alistair Garner, a scientist, and her step-cousin. But who is Alistair Garner and how did their relationship start? And what about Emily’s previous romances and dating history? Here is everything you need to know about Atack’s husband, boyfriend, children, and love life.
Who is Dr. Alistair Garner?
Dr. Alistair Garner is a materials scientist and electron microscopist, who specializes in nuclear and aerospace applications. He has a PhD and a Masters from the University of Manchester, where he also worked as a lecturer. He is currently a senior consultant for US company Core Materials at Jacobs.
Dr. Alistair Garner is also the son of Emily’s late uncle, Dr. Stephen Garner, who died last year from cancer. Dr. Stephen Garner was married to Emily’s aunt, Jane Robbins, a well-known actress and impressionist. Alistair was born from a previous relationship of Dr. Stephen Garner, before he married Jane in 1994, when Emily was just five years old.
How did Emily Atack and Alistair Garner meet?
Emily and Alistair have known each other since they were children, as they are step-cousins. They grew up together and attended family gatherings and events. Emily was very close to her uncle, Dr. Stephen Garner, and posted a tribute on Instagram when he passed away. She wrote: “My wonderful, clever, kind uncle Steve passed away this morning. He was the best uncle I could have ever asked for. He was so funny, he taught me so much, he was the life and soul of every party, and he was the best storyteller I’ve ever known. I will miss him so much. Love you uncle Steve. Rest in peace.”
According to sources, Emily and Alistair’s romance blossomed around 12 months ago, after they reconnected at a family funeral. They reportedly always saw each other as family friends, not cousins, and felt a spark between them. A source told MailOnline: “It was unexpected but their family is delighted for them. They make a great couple and everybody is excited for their new arrival.”
Despite dating for a year, the couple have kept their relationship very private and low-key. They have only been spotted together once, in September 2023, in London. They have not posted any pictures of each other on social media, nor have they confirmed their relationship publicly. It was only when Emily announced their baby news in December 2023 that they officially went public with their romance. Well, sort of.
Emily Atack Dating History
| Name | Relationship | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alistair Garner | Boyfriend and step-cousin | 12 months | Expecting first child in April 2024 |
| Liam McGough | Ex-boyfriend | A few months in 2022 | Split amicably |
| Giovanni Pernice | Ex-fling | One night in 2022 | Moved on to date Katie McGlynn |
| Jack Grealish | Ex-rumor | A few months in 2021 | Reconciled with Sasha Attwood |
| Seann Walsh | Ex-affair | One night in 2016 | Denied by Emily |
| Harry Styles | Ex-fling | One night in 2012 | Confirmed by Emily in her memoir |
How did Emily Atack announce her pregnancy?
Emily surprised her fans and followers when she revealed that she was pregnant with her first child on December 31, 2023. She shared a picture of herself holding her baby bump on Instagram, with the caption: “Happy New Year everyone. I have some news… I’m going to be a Mummy!! I’m utterly terrified but I’ve never been so happy in my life. We can’t wait to meet you little one. Here’s to 2024!”
Emily did not mention her boyfriend by name, but she did use the pronoun “we”, implying that he was involved and supportive. She also did not reveal the gender or the due date of the baby, but sources claim that the baby is due in April 2024.
Emily received many congratulatory messages and comments from her friends, family, and fans, who were overjoyed for her. Some of her celebrity pals, such as Scarlett Moffatt, Laura Whitmore, and Stacey Solomon, also expressed their happiness and excitement for Emily.
What has Emily said about motherhood?
Emily has not said much about her pregnancy or motherhood, as she prefers to keep her personal life private. However, she has hinted at her desire to have children in the past. In an interview with The Sun in 2019, she said: “I have been worrying about my fertility. My whole life I have assumed if I met someone I could have babies straight away, but what if I can’t? I have got to be honest, I would be devastated if I couldn’t have children. I feel like it is the whole point of being on this earth.”
She also said that she was looking for a serious relationship and a partner who would be a good father. She said: “Deep down I’m a relationship girl. I think if you look for it, it’s less likely you’ll find it, but I kind of am looking. I’d love to meet somebody. I want to have a family. I want to get married. I want to have a wedding. I want to have a hen do. I want to have a baby shower. I want all of that.”
It seems that Emily has finally found what she was looking for, and is ready to embrace motherhood with her boyfriend and step-cousin, Alistair Garner. Sources say that motherhood is something that Emily has “dreamed of her whole life”, and that she is “over the moon” to be expecting her first child.
Who are Atack’s ex-boyfriends?
Before finding love with Alistair Garner, Emily had a colorful and varied dating history. She has been linked to several famous men, such as Harry Styles, Seann Walsh, Jack Grealish, and Giovanni Pernice. Here are some of her most notable ex-boyfriends and past romances.
- Harry Styles: Emily reportedly had a fling with the One Direction star in 2012, when he was 18 and she was 22. She later confirmed their brief romance in her memoir, Are We There Yet?, where she wrote: “We were both single, we got on well and we laughed. It was only a bit of fun, we had a nice time, and I have a lot of love and respect for him.”
- Seann Walsh: Emily was rumored to have had a secret affair with the comedian in 2016, while he was dating actress Rebecca Humphries. The pair met on the set of E4 show Virtually Famous, and allegedly hooked up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Emily denied the claims, saying: “There is absolutely no truth in it. I have never had a one-night stand with Seann Walsh. I have known him for years and he is a friend of mine.”
- Jack Grealish: Emily was said to have grown close to the footballer in 2021, after he split from his on-off girlfriend of a decade, Sasha Attwood. Sources claimed that Jack was “besotted” by Emily, and that they had been texting and flirting for months. However, Emily never confirmed or denied their relationship, and Jack later reconciled with Sasha.
- Giovanni Pernice: Emily was spotted kissing the Strictly Come Dancing pro at the BRIT Awards after-party in 2022. Witnesses said that Giovanni “made a beeline” for Emily, and that they were “snogging the faces off each other”. However, their romance was short-lived, as Giovanni soon moved on to date his Strictly partner, Katie McGlynn.
- Liam McGough: Emily dated the former Big Brother contestant for a few months in 2022, after meeting him on a dating app. They made their relationship Instagram official in August 2022, but split in October 2022. A source said: “Sadly, they decided they were better off as friends and parted ways, but it’s all very amicable.”
