Claire King

Claire King is a British actress best known for her roles as Kim Tate in Emmerdale and Karen Betts in Bad Girls. Born in 1962, she has had a long career in television, often playing strong, no-nonsense characters. In 2006, she competed on Strictly Come Dancing, reaching Week 7 before being eliminated. She continues to be a major presence in British television, reprising her role in Emmerdale and working in stage productions. King has also spoken openly about her battle with arthritis and supports various health awareness campaigns. More on Wikipedia.