Emily Atack cradled her growing baby bump as she hit the red carpet for the first time since announcing her pregnancy on Wednesday night.
The 34-year-old actress, who married her partner Dr. Alistair Garner, expecting her first child, posed for photos at the star-studded Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party.
Placing a hand on her stomach at the Four Seasons Hotel, she was every bit the radiant mother-to-be in a plunging black dress.
Emily completed her look with strappy heels and carried a small satin clutch and silver rings.
The Inbetweeners star styled her hair in tousled waves and opted for a very subtle make-up look.
Emily Atack, 34, cradled her growing baby bump as she hit the red carpet for the first time since announcing her pregnancy on Wednesday night
The actress, who arrived in April 2024 with her partner Dr. Alistair Garner, expecting her first child, posed for photos at the star-studded Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
She joined guests including Frankie Bridge, Katherine Ryan and Vick Hope at the annual star-studded bash.
The event celebrated the only category of the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public. The BAFTAS takes place on February 18th.
Emily announced she was expecting her first child and was “over the moon” about becoming a mother in December.
Although they haven't gone public, Emily is dating nuclear scientist Dr. Alistair Garner, who is also her step-cousin.
The actress has known Alistair for almost three decades as her mother Kate Robbins is the sister of Alistair's stepmother Jane Garner.
They were introduced to each other after Emily's aunt went out with Alistair's father Stephen Garner in the early hours before their wedding in 1994.
Alistair, a nuclear scientist, appears in a 2017 photo of the close-knit family, in which he is surrounded by female members of Emily's family and has his arm around the star's sister Martha.
A source said: “Emily and Alistair have grown close over the last 12 months. It was unexpected, but her family is happy for her. They are a great couple and everyone is looking forward to their new arrival.”
Placing a hand on her stomach at the Four Seasons Hotel, she was every bit the radiant mother-to-be in a plunging black dress
The Inbetweeners star styled her hair in tousled waves
Emily completed her look with strappy heels and carried a small satin clutch and silver rings
She joined guests including Frankie Bridge (left), Katherine Ryan and Vick Hope at the annual star-studded bash
Emily made a stylish exit from the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party
The beauty continued to cradle her blossoming baby bump as she left the star-studded bash
The event celebrated the only category of the EE BAFTA Film Awards voted for by the public. The BAFTAS takes place on February 18th
Emily left the party in a hurry and headed home after spending a night under the stars
Announcing the happy news, Emily wrote on Instagram: “Hello everyone, it's been a while but I'm back with news.” I'm excited to tell you all that we're having a baby!!
“I have never been so happy and so scared at the same time. Please be careful with me.
“Every day is full of thrills, fear, joy, hysteria, topped off with lots of vomiting – a bit like you’ve just stepped out of Oblivion in Alton Towers with a hangover.”
“I've gotten to know my body on such an insane level.” I value what I've been given so much that I'm doing my best to make it a home for the little octopus I'm raising.
“We can already sense that the baby is lying there on a mattress full of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and is asking for more chocolate chips.”
“I am so happy to write all this to you.” You have always stayed by my side all these years, stay here and watch as I enter my mother’s era. Christ. Let's go.'
A friend told The Sun: “Emily is delighted with the happy news and is looking forward to telling her family and close friends about her little one along the way.”
“It’s the perfect end to her year and she’s over the moon.”
“Emily is more than ready to become a mother and it's something she's dreamed of her whole life.” Her relationship with Alistair went from strength to strength and they moved in together.
“Family is everything to her – she comes from a large family herself and is very close to all her siblings – that's why she can't wait to start a family of her own.” They all gathered around her and were happy about the happy occasion. “
Emily announced she was expecting her first child and was “over the moon” about becoming a mother in December
Although they haven't gone public, Emily is dating nuclear scientist Dr. Alistair Garner, who is also her step-cousin (pictured in September).
Announcing the happy news, Emily wrote on Instagram: “Hello everyone, it's been a while but I'm back with news. 'I'm so excited to announce we're having a baby!!'
Emily was inundated with congratulatory messages from her celebrity friends after she announced her happy news
Emily has been single since splitting from her former Big Brother star and tree surgeon ex-boyfriend Liam McGough last year
Her celebrity friends quickly took to the comments section of her Instagram post to share their congratulations with the star.
Oti Mabuse gushed: “Yesssssss!!!!” while Giovanni Fletcher wrote: “Congratulations you beautiful human!” Xxxx'
Denise Van Outen commented: “Congratulations xxx wonderful news,” and Ashley Roberts said: “Aww congrats chica!!”
Kimberley Walsh wrote: “Ah, great news! Congratulations!' while Stacey Dooley also shared her well wishes.
Emily was spotted getting cozy with hunky nuclear scientist Alistair in London in September.
The star beamed as she walked the streets of the British capital with Alistair, who describes himself on LinkedIn as a materials scientist and electron microscopist specializing in nuclear and aerospace applications.
The pair were seen walking hand in hand through the city as they enjoyed the sunny day before cozying up together at a cafe.
An onlooker told The Sun: “Emily was deep in conversation with Alistair. She drank a cocktail and Alistair ordered a beer. Emily seemed to be having a great time and couldn't stop smiling. As they walked they held hands.'
Emily has been single since splitting from her former Big Brother star and tree surgeon ex-boyfriend Liam McGough last year.
They sparked rumors that they were back together in July after spending the evening with some friends.
Liam was a housemate on the 2007 series Big Brother when he came third, losing to winner Brian Belo (pictured with Davina McCall).
Emily has previously been linked to a number of men, including comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh (pictured in September).
Emily was also previously linked to former One Direction star Harry Styles (pictured in February).
However, friends of the couple said they were just good friends.
Liam was a housemate on Big Brother in 2007 when he came third, losing to winner Brian Belo.
Emily has previously been linked to a number of men including singer Harry Styles, comedian and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Seann Walsh and footballer Jack Grealish.
TV star and Manchester City footballer Jack is said to have had a six-week secret affair while still with his girlfriend Sasha Attwood – which the couple have vehemently denied.