She’s one of television’s most sought-after female stars, but Emily Atack admits she struggles with being single and even cries herself to sleep during periods of loneliness.
The actress and comedienne has embarked on a string of romances since she rose to fame in The Inbetweeners, but hasn’t found lasting love with any of her former boyfriends.
Her last relationship, with former Big Brother contestant Liam McGough, ended in 2022 and Emily, 33, admits that a lack of self-esteem is one of her biggest issues when meeting a new man.
She said The sun“People think I’m waving the flag for all single ladies, but I’m not afraid to admit that being single is actually miserable a lot of the time. It’s pretty hard.
“There are times when I go out and I feel confident and sexy on my own and I’m independent.
Opening: Emily Atack admits she struggles with being single and even cries herself to sleep during periods of loneliness
All over: Her last relationship, with former Big Brother contestant Liam McGough, ended in 2022 and Emily admits a lack of self-esteem is one of her biggest issues
“But there are times when I cry myself to sleep because it’s lonely and horrible, and that’s okay to admit, I guess.”
Emily has previously dated comedian Seann Walsh, model Jude Taylor and was the subject of a rumored relationship with Manchester City and English footballer Jack Grealish.
She also turned to the celebrity dating app Raya in her ongoing search for love — all to no avail.
“Where I go wrong in life is that I’m known for being confident, sexy and all those things, and that’s all great,” she said. And then the second I’m in love, I’m absolutely pathetic.
“I go from being confident to being like, ‘Just having it all,’ and that’s not up to them, that’s all up to me.” That is a lack of self care and self love. I have tons of self-confidence, but no self-esteem.’
Emily recently sparked rumors that she is back with her ex-boyfriend Liam McGough after helping him out celebrates its 38th birthday in July.
The pair spent the evening at a house party in London, with Emily looking glamorous in a sexy black ensemble, while Liam, who is now a tree surgeon, took to the decks.
They posed together for a group photo, which Liam posted to Instagram the following day.
Old times: Emily’s past romances include model Jude Taylor (pictured together in 2021)
Still close: The actress sparked rumors that she is back with Liam as they celebrated his 38th birthday together in July
He captioned the shot: “To everyone who came, thank you for a great birthday and for the thoughtful gifts. Now please don’t speak to me for a week. My social battery is at 3%.’
Emily previously discussed her love life with comedian Ellie Taylor while hosting her podcast, Soaking Up Life With….
She said, “I’m dating guys in their twenties and it’s not getting me anywhere.”
Ellie said her husband “has played a big part” in supporting her throughout her career, while Emily said, “Oh that’s nice, does he have any friends?”
She then admitted that she might need a bit of a change in terms of dating, confessing that dating younger “gets me nowhere.”
Best Friend: Just days earlier, Emily posted a picture of Liam playing guitar on her Instagram Stories
Let’s talk: Emily previously discussed her love life with comedian Ellie Taylor while hosting her podcast, Soaking Up Life With….
Ellie then advised the Inbetweener star to age, “you should go for a nice 40-year-old.”
The pair also discussed the influence men have on their lives, as Ellie admitted that she essentially chose her career based on being a man.
“The guy I started dating at the time was older than me[and]had a fancy job… he’s a journalist – an international correspondent. And he[said]”that’s really cool that you’re doing stand-up; you should do that again” And I was like an okay successful man.
“Basically, I chose my career to show off to a man — and that’s the lesson I’ll teach my daughter,” she joked.
Emily admitted that she too has made life changes to please men: “I changed my WhatsApp photo for a man, I changed my Instagram bio for a man, I changed certain parts (of my career), too with the comic thing.
“I used to think it was really good and nice to do those pin-up magazines, but I think it’s pretty sexy to be funny too.”