Emily Atack has opened up about one of the most painful periods of her life, revealing she became pregnant at the age of 16 while in what she described as an 'awful, abusive and horrible relationship.' The actress spoke candidly about her teenage years during an appearance on the How To Fail podcast with Elizabeth Day, where she reflected on growing up amid family struggles, unhealthy relationships, and traumatic experiences with older men.
The 36-year-old explained that her difficulties began long before she found fame as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in The Inbetweeners. Emily revealed she was sexually assaulted when she was ten years old and said the experience shaped the way she viewed herself and relationships throughout her teenage years. She admitted she became involved with older boys and men while struggling with loneliness and instability at home following her parents' divorce. Now a mother herself, Emily said she looks back at that time with a different understanding, while also crediting fiancé Dr Alistair Garner for helping her rebuild her life and 'save myself'.
