Kim Tate (previously Taylor, Marchant and Foster) is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Claire King. The character debuted on-screen during the episode broadcast on 12 December 1989.

Kimberley Jane "Kim" Tate (née Barker; previously Marchant) is the second wife of the late Frank Tate, the mother of Jamie Tate, the grandmother of Millie and Thomas Tate, and the widow of Graham Foster and Will Taylor.

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. She has appeared in the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2006, Safari School in 2007, and Celebrity Big Brother 14 in 2014.

The latest news and spoilers for Emmerdale character Kim Tate, who appeared on the ITV soap from 1989 to 1999, and again from 2018 onwards. Kim is played by actress Claire King. Who is Joe Tate...

Dec 18, 2024 · Claire King has hinted that her character, Kim Tate, might be marking her final Christmas on Emmerdale. Kim, the formidable matriarch of the Tate family, has become a soap legend over her...

Dec 24, 2024 · Joe Tate returned to Emmerdale tonight and was revealed to be behind Will and Peter's plot to bring down Kim Tate.

Aug 7, 2024 · Emmerdale 's Kim Tate has bid farewell to the renowned village. The soap icon, played by Claire King, has had a turbulent few months following the arrival of Rose Jackson. …

Jun 26, 2024 · Kim Tate (nee Barker), played by Claire King, was Frank’s gold-digging second wife who successfully managed to go from being his secretary to spouse. Decades younger than her millionaire husband, Kim craved excitement and found that in the affairs she had with gamekeeper Neil Kinkaid and Dave Glover, who perished in a fire at Home Farm.

Dec 22, 2020 · From the Plane Crash to attempted murder, we are celebrating Kim Tate's return to screen with a round-up of her most iconic storylines - did your favourite m...

Sep 9, 2024 · Kim Tate faces the end in ITV's Emmerdale, with spoilers showing Will Taylor determined to save her – and things taking an unexpected turn.