Emmerdale Charles Anderson actor Kevin Mathurin's famous partner in real life
Kevin Mathurin has been a mainstay on Emmerdale for several years, playing vicar Charles Anderson since 2020. Off-screen, he is smitten with another well-known personality. Actor Kevin quickly won over audiences upon his arrival, and over time he has been embroiled in numerous major plotlines. From Charles' ill-fated love affair with Manpreet Sharma, portrayed by Rebecca Sarker, to the demise of his son Ethan, his stint in the village has been anything but uneventful. In 2023, Charles' mother Claudette, played by Flo Wilson, arrived in the Dales and promptly stirred things up with her notorious meddling tendencies.
Away from the enduring ITV soap, however, Charles' actor Kevin leads a much less tumultuous life and is besotted with his long-standing partner who also happens to be a celebrity. Since 2011, Kevin has been romantically involved with international DJ Nikki Beatnik, who collaborates with A-list celebrities including Kelis, Jay-Z, and Kanye West. Like her beau Kevin, Nikki is also part of the entertainment industry, working as a producer and DJ.
In 2016, she discussed her career with The Standard, saying "I've met some cool, interesting people." She reminisced: "One night Spike Jones hung out with me in the booth but I didn't say a word to him because I was just too busy DJing."
The couple share a son named Harley, who marked his eighth birthday in September 2022. Kevin posted a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a photo of his son dressed as Darth Vader: "Happy Birthday Harley. Can't believe you are 8 years old already. May the force always be with you." They also have a 14-year-old daughter, Gracie.
In 2023, Kevin disclosed to OK magazine that Nikki would have "killed him" if he hadn't taken on the role of Charles because she understands how much it means to him. He explained: "I do feel guilty being away from the family especially when the schedule is really busy and I am working five days in a week. It breaks my heart when I get a little voice message from my eight-year-old son Harley saying he misses me."