Emily Atack, known for her role as Charlotte in The Inbetweeners and as a runner-up on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2018, has revealed she suffered from sepsis after giving birth. The actress, who now stars in Disney+ series Rivals, said she could not leave the house for weeks following the birth of her son, Barney James Garner, two years ago.
In an interview with Grazia Magazine, Atack detailed the negative comments she received online about her weight during and after her pregnancy. She said she was trolled for being 'enormous' while pregnant and then criticised for losing weight afterwards. The actress described her body as holding 'all my trauma as well as my happiness and joy'.
Atack's pregnancy was difficult, and she developed sepsis after the birth. She recalled the ordeal as 'awful' and appealed for patience and understanding regarding women's changing bodies. 'I am so done with defending it,' she added.
This is not the first time Atack has spoken about public scrutiny. In 2023, she presented a BBC documentary titled Asking For It?, in which she discussed the pressures of being in the public eye and being told she was 'asking for attention' based on her appearance. She noted a shift in opinion but acknowledged the lasting impact of such comments.
Atack previously appeared on Loose Women before welcoming her son, where she described her body as a 'vessel' and emphasised the importance of self-care. She now lives with her boyfriend, Alistair Garner, and their son.
