Emma Atkins is a fan favourite on Emmerdale for her portrayal of the troublemaker character Charity Dingle.
Since making her first appearance in 2000, she has been at the centre of major storylines, including her multiple affairs, landing herself in prison and being framed for murder.
But away from the soap, Emma's life is completely different.
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How old is Emma and where is she from?
Emma was born on 31 March 1975, making her 48 years old. She is originally from Morecambe in Lancashire, England.
Emma’s sister is also in the entertainment industry and works as a fashion designer.
Who is Emma’s partner?
Emma has been in a long-term relationship with her partner Tom.
The actress prefers to keep her private life away from the limelight, but she has made rare public appearances with Tom.
She also keeps her family off of social media, however, it has been reported that Tom is a businessman.
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Do the couple have any children?
Emma and Tom have one child with their son Albert arriving in March 2015.
The Emmerdale star kept her pregnancy a secret with her character going through a criminal trial after being charged for insurance fraud and perverting the course of justice at the time.
She announced that she had a baby after he arrived into the world just before her 40th birthday.
Emmerdale bosses decided to send Charity to jail for two years as Emma took her maternity leave.
The soap star has called her son “the best present” and opened up about the decision to leave the soap for a while after welcoming him.
She said in the ITV video message: “I am leaving probably for about a year because I'm leaving to have a baby which is really exciting.
“I will miss Emmerdale so much, but it is a new little journey in my life that I'm taking on now. Argh!
“I can't wait to come back - hopefully within a year.”
Where does Emma live?
Emma lives in a rural area and is a big fan of nature. She shows off her photography skills on social media, sharing pictures of the woods, flowers and from her afternoon walks.
She has posted snaps of her house, which looks cosy with some funky design elements.
Some of her walls are taken up by many unique picture frames, ranging in material and colour. In one particular photo, she has different phrases and images placed in wood, antique and white frames.
Emma also has stunning bay windows that feature white shutters. Her couch is covered by multiple blankets, including one with a cheetah print and another that is red tartan.
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