Birth name Gemma Louise Atkinson

Date of birth 16 November 1984

Star sign Scorpio

Birthplace Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

Height 5ft 9in

Eye colour Green

Marriages None

Children None

Biography

A reality television show regular, Gemma Atkinson is one of the most prominent celebrity glamour and lingerie models in the UK.

Originally from Bury, Greater Manchester, Gemma rose to fame playing Lisa Hunter on Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks.

After undergoing breast enlargement surgery in early 2006, which boosted her bra size to 34E, she soon became a popular feature in men’s magazines including FHM, Loaded and Nuts.

Gemma’s rising profile brought appearances on Celebrity Weakest Link, Celebrity Masterchef and ITV’s Soapstar Superstar, but it was her stint in the Australian jungle on the 2007 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! that made her a household name.

Selected as the new face of Ultimo’s D-G lingerie range in 2007, Gemma will star in British independent film Boogie Woogie, alongside Heather Graham, in 2008 and has confirmed she’s also planning a music career.

A string of high-profile relationships has ensured she remains tabloid fodder. She has been linked to Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo and is currently dating Wigan striker Marcus Bent.

Quotes

(On the oddest compliment paid to her)
‘The strangest for me had to be a guy saying he loved my accent. I have a very broad northern accent – far from attractive. So he was obviously lying, or drunk.’ (Lycos.co.uk)

‘I think Al Pacino’s sexy, and I watched Rocky Balboa and I think Sly still looks wicked. And Richard Gere as well. I wouldn’t say no to an older man.’ (Maxim.co.uk)

‘Bad boys are good in theory, but I couldn’t settle down with one because I’m a bit of a bad girl, so there’d be a clash.’ (Maxim.co.uk)

‘I think I’m a boy in a woman’s body. My mum sometimes says to me, “Will you remember you’re a lady?” Some blokes find it off-putting, but bollocks to them!’ (Maxim.co.uk)

‘I don’t like the thin Victoria Beckham look. I like a bit of junk in your trunk for girls. I think curvy girls are easier on the eye. And with me being so tall, if I go too thin I look a bit silly.’ (Zootoday.com)