Jayne Claire King (born Jayne Claire Seed; 10 January 1962) [1] is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Kim Tate in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale since 1989, and as Karen Betts in Bad Girls from 2000 until 2004.

Mar 30, 2024 · Claire King, who plays Kim Tate in Emmerdale has opened up about a health battle, that means filming outside in the winter is difficult.

Sep 17, 2024 · Claire King has been portraying Kim Tate in ITV soap Emmerdale since 1989 and there's no denying she's become a soap legend, but what do we know about her away from the cameras?

6 days ago · Emmerdale legend Claire King previously spoke about her tumultuous split from former co-star and ex-husband, whom she once dubbed the "love of her life". The 63 year old actress, famed for her role as the formidable Kim Tate, first graced our screens in 1989, quickly becoming one of the soap's most memorable characters. ...

Jun 7, 2021 · Emmerdale's Claire King has revealed that she plans on retiring once her character leaves the soap. The actress, 58, has played the role of Kim Tate since 1989.

Dec 24, 2024 · Claire King, a beloved figure in Emmerdale, has been gracing our television screens for nearly four decades. She first stepped into the acting world in 1987 with a role in the film Eat the...

Nov 3, 2023 · EMMERDALE star Claire King has revealed the struggles of working on the soap with an invisible disease as she’s been at the centre of a huge storyline. During an appearance on Lorraine this...

Sep 17, 2024 · Claire King, best known for her role as Kim Tate in Emmerdale, has had a remarkable acting career. The 62 year old actress first gained recognition as part of the girl pop group To Be Continued and later starred in the 1987 film Eat the Rich.

Claire King, a stalwart of Emmerdale, has graced our television screens for nearly four decades. She first dipped her toes into acting in 1987 with the film Eat the Rich, following her stint...

Bradford-born King played the dastardly Kim Tate on Emmerdale originally for 10 years from 1989. She left the soap in dramatic fashion in 1999 and went on to star in a number of TV dramas over the next decade. These included her role as Karen Betts …