EMILY Atack’s mum Kate Robbins has shared a new snap of her grandson, Barney.

The comedian and actress posted a sweet photo of herself with the little one to her instagram account, the day after her Inbetweeners star daughter announced the birth.

Emily Atack’s mum Kate Robbins cuddles grandson Barney in a new snapCredit: instagram

Emily and partner Alistair announced the birth last night with this pictureCredit: Instagram

Emily and her mum are super closeCredit: Instagram
The cute image showed Kate staring into Barney’s eyes, but she kept his face hidden from the camera – just as Emily and her boyfriend Alistair did in their snap.

The Unforgotten actress wrote: I’m a grandma for the first time!
Smitten with our Barney. So happy for Emily & Alistair.”

Her showbiz pals were quick to congratulate the new gran.

“Congratulations Grandma!” wrote Ruth Langsford.

“So much love!!!! Congratulations darlings!!!” added former Corrie star Catherine Tyldesley.

“Aww congrats,” chipped in X Factor winner Joe McElderry.

“ahhh kate so pleased for you awww,” responded presenter Lucy Alexander, while Carol Vorderman posted a string of heart emojis.

Emily announced she had welcomed a boy last night in a post that read: “We have a beautiful son. Barney James Garner. All my dreams have come true”

The update accompanied a sweet black and white snap of Emily with Alistair and their new arrival lying on her chest.

The pair were soon showered with well wishes from everyone from Stacey Dooley to Rylan Clark.

Last month, Emily’s mum Kate threw her a baby shower at her home.

The Celebrity Juice star wore a baby blue dress and a sash with the word ‘Preggs’ written in the same font as bakery chain Greggs.

Emily’s sister Martha was in attendance, as well as a host of family and friends.

The Sun revealed Emily was pregnant in December last year.

Emily’s last pregnant public appearance was at the TV BAFTA awards in MayCredit: Getty
She had only been pictured publicly with Alistair once before the news broke, but the pair have a relationship that has lasted three decades.

The couple grew up together as Alistair is the son of Emily’s late uncle, who married her aunt Jane.

They are not related by blood but were family friends for years before they became a romantic item.
Kate Robbins, the proud grandmother of Barney, recently shared a heartwarming photo on her Instagram account featuring herself cuddling her grandson. While the photo cleverly hid Barney’s face from the camera, it was evident that Kate was completely smitten with the new addition to the family.

In the caption, the Unforgotten actress expressed her joy at becoming a grandma for the first time and congratulated her daughter Emily and partner Alistair on their beautiful son.
The news of Barney’s arrival was met with an outpouring of love and well-wishes from Kate’s celebrity friends. Ruth Langsford, Catherine Tyldesley, Joe McElderry, Lucy Alexander, and Carol Vorderman were among the many who congratulated Kate on becoming a grandmother.

The joyous occasion was also celebrated by Emily’s friends and colleagues, including Stacey Dooley and Rylan Clark.Prior to Barney’s birth, Kate had lovingly thrown a baby shower for Emily at their home. The Celebrity Juice star donned a baby blue dress with a playful ‘Preggs’ sash, making the event both stylish and fun.

The shower was attended by Emily’s sister Martha and a host of family and friends, marking a special moment before Barney’s arrival.Emily’s pregnancy was revealed to the public in December, but she and Alistair had kept a low profile leading up to the announcement. Despite their discreet nature, the couple’s relationship has spanned over three decades, rooted in their childhood friendship.

Alistair, the son of Emily’s late uncle, and her aunt Jane, shares a special bond with Emily that blossomed into a romantic connection over the years.Stay tuned for more heartwarming updates from this growing family, and join us as we continue to share meaningful and insightful content with our readers. Your support drives us to provide you with the most useful information and updates.