Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten was joined by a list of celebs on the night(Picture: Phil Lewis/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale’s Gemma Oaten was joined by EastEnders star Max Bowden and many more at the SEED Gala in London.
The 39-year-old former Yorkshire Dales resident, who developed anorexia at 10 before struggling with bulimia, took to the carpet on Wednesday evening for the event at Goldsmith’s Hall in London.
Gemma rose to fame for her parts in the ITV soap world, playing the role of Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale and Isla Haywood in Coronation Street.
The star’s disorder prompted her parents to set up the SEED (Support and Empathy for people with Eating Disorders) charity to help others with the disease.
Gemma, who wowed and a turquoise gown, was also joined by This Morning regular Ranj Singh and Common As Much star Anthony Barclay.
This comes after the Rachel Breckle actress revealed she was recently in hospital after a fall.
Gemma is also known for raising awareness and helping those battling eating disorders (Picture: Shutterstock)
The stars posed for the camera (Picture: Shutterstock)
She detailed the incident on her Instagram, telling followers she sustained an injured elbow.
During an update, she said: ‘Then I fell. Literally. Really badly on the walk home with Ruby on Wednesday night. I then went to A&E and discovered I’ve got some nice little chips of bone off my elbow and now I’ve a glamorous sling & a heap of painkillers.
‘Why am I sharing this? Well, to say – that’s life! It’s got it’s ups & downs, but it’s how you handle it that is the game changer.
She continued: ‘I’m so blessed for this week. I’m so grateful for the moments, the friendships & the support of all I’m striving for. But most of all I’m proud of myself & how I have reacted.
‘As the quote goes “our greatest glory is not in ever falling, but in rising every time we fall” CONFUCIOUS.
The actress developed anorexia at 10 before struggling with bulimia (Picture: Shutterstock)
Gemma played Rachel Breckle on the soap (Picture: Getty)
‘I’m grand, I’m feeling so positive and empowered and considering the girl I was – I am bloody delighted with the open, authentic, vulnerable, bounce back ability woman I am becoming.
‘Life is a journey. Keep learning. You matter.’
Back in June, actress Gemma recalled the incredible moment when she reunited with a lady called Joyce, who cared for her when she was diagnosed with anorexia at 11 years old.
Within the social media post, Gemma wrote: ‘Joyce looked after me when she was a carer at the unit I was admitted to with #anorexia at 11yrs old & given 24hrs to live.
A place that many who were meant to be helping me, treated me like I was nothing. Treated in a barbaric way, doing more harm then good [sic].’
She also said: ‘I tell the story of Joyce whose kindness I believe kept me alive [sic].’
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The actress developed anorexia at aged 10.
