Emily Atack: From Comedy Star to Advocate for Change in Entertainment Industry

A Rising Voice for Change in Entertainment

Emily Jane Atack, the English actress, comedian and television personality, first gained recognition for her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe on the E4 comedy series The Inbetweeners (2008-2010). Now, in 2025, she’s making headlines not just for her performances but for her advocacy work in the industry.

Current Projects and Success

The actress is set to star in Channel 5’s psychological drama ‘The Rumour’, based on the bestselling novel by Lesley Kara, while her current hit show ‘Rivals’ on Disney+ has been confirmed for a second season.

At this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival, Atack addressed being typecast throughout her career, taking a positive stance on the matter. “I’ve been typecast my whole life, and I’ve loved every single minute of it. I will carry on playing sexy women for as long as they will have me,” she declared.

Personal Life and Milestones

2024 marked a significant year in Atack’s personal life as she and her partner, Dr Alistair Garner, a materials scientist, welcomed their first child, a son named Barney James Garner, in June. The couple’s relationship has continued to flourish, with their engagement announced in July 2025.

Advocacy for Industry Change

Following her 2023 BBC documentary ‘Emily Atack: Asking for It?’, the actress has revealed plans to create a new documentary focusing on intimacy coordinators, hoping to start conversations about their crucial role in the industry.

Atack has been particularly vocal about the importance of intimacy coordinators in the film and TV industry, emphasizing that they provide essential support for both men and women, representing a necessary shift in on-set behavior.

Looking Ahead

Her work in the adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s novel ‘Rivals’ has been particularly well-received, with Atack expressing pride in the production’s respectful handling of intimate scenes. “We have to do a lot of sexual scenes and we’re very looked after. It’s a really positive thing,” she noted.