Quotes from Emily Atack

If you're part of a show that is watched by millions of millions of people, of course there are going to be nasty comments. You can't take them personally.

I'd got into the habit of needing that security, love, and acceptance from a guy to make me happy.

There have been auditions where they've said nicely, 'Would you be willing to go to the gym for this role?'

I know I'm in a very appearance-driven industry, but this is who I am, and there's no point starving myself into someone I'm not.

When In The Style came to me asking if I wanted to do a collection, I said very clearly what kind of collection I wanted it to be, and the lovely thing was that they were looking to do the same kind of thing. I stated that I didn't want any retouching, and I want the women modelling the clothes to represent all women.

I've had an incredible upbringing, but it was quite chaotic.

You can't have an organised life and a five year plan and be an actor.

You've got to learn to laugh in the face of adversity.

If I looked like a Victoria's Secret model, I would still get nasty comments.

I'm dying to do a drama.

My whole family are in the entertainment industry. It is always something I was used to; I was quite lucky growing up. To all my friends, it was quite exciting, but to me it was quite normal.

I have amazing, amazing fans who are just lovely.