Emma Myers
Emma Myers (born April 2, 2002)[1] is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2010 when she appeared in The Glades.[1] In 2022, she made her breakthrough by starring as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series Wednesday.[2][3]
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Born | [1] Orlando, Florida, U.S. | April 2, 2002
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
Emma Myers was born on April 2, 2002, in Orlando, Florida, to Nicole and Jeremy Myers.[4][5] She has three sisters and is the second eldest among them. She attended a homeschool cooperative and, in her own words, "never had a traditional school experience".[6] From her mother's side, she is of Greek ancestry.[7]
Career
Myers began her acting career as a child actress in 2010, making her debut in the TV series The Glades.[1] She started acting professionally at the age of 16.[8] Myers appeared in A Taste of Christmas (2020) and Girl in the Basement (2021).[9] In 2022, she had her breakthrough role, starring in the Netflix series Wednesday as Enid Sinclair, a late-blooming werewolf and roommate of Wednesday Addams (portrayed by Jenna Ortega).[2][3] She also appeared in Southern Gospel (2023). Myers will next star in the Netflix comedy film Family Leave alongside Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, and Brady Noon,[10][11] as well as playing the lead character Pippa Fitz-Amobi in the television adaptation of the murder mystery novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.[12]
Personal life
Myers is a fan of K-pop, specifically the group Seventeen.[13] In a 2022 interview with Teen Vogue, it was stated that The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars fandoms were "two fantastical pillars of online fandom that shaped the way Emma saw the world". Myers describes herself as an introvert.[3][6]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Letters to God | Girl on School Bus | Uncredited | |
Crooked | Gym Girl | Short film | ||
2020 | Deathless | Mavis Nebick | Short film | |
2023 | Southern Gospel | Angie Blackburn | ||
Family Switch † | CC Walker | Post-production | [10] | |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | The Glades | Paige Slayton | Uncredited; episode: "The Girlfriend Experience" | [1] |
2020 | The Baker and the Beauty | Stephanie | Episode: "Pilot" | |
Dead of Night | The Girl from Magnolia | 2 episodes | ||
A Taste of Christmas | BeeBee Jordan | TV film | [9] | |
2021 | Girl in the Basement | Marie Cody | ||
2022–present | Wednesday | Enid Sinclair | Main role | [2] |
TBA | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi | [12] | |
References
- "What movies and TV shows has Emma Myers been in?". PopBuzz. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- "Get Ready with Emma Myers for the "Wednesday" Premiere". Teen Vogue. November 28, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- Kickham, Dylan (November 23, 2022). "Emma Myers Wants Wenclair Shippers To Know: "They Were Roommates"". Elite Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- "Emma Myers: How old is 'Wednesday' star Enid Sinclair who has became [sic] a fan favourite?". The Economic Times. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ozzy (June 9, 2023). "Emma Myers: Actress, Model, Dancer". Fashion Republic Magazine. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- "Netflix Star Emma Myers Is Wednesday's Biggest Fan". Teen Vogue. November 24, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- Emma (December 12, 2022). "Emma Myers family: mother, father, siblings". Familytron. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
- Roth, Jaclyn (November 21, 2022). "Emma Myers Hopes To Inspire Young Girls With Her Role In Netflix's 'Wednesday'". Grazia USA. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- "Emma Myers and Brady Noon Join the Cast of Family Leave". Movie Web. December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2022). "'Wednesday's Emma Myers & Brady Noon Join McG-Directed Body-Swap Comedy 'Family Leave' For Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- DiLillo, John (December 12, 2022). "'Wednesday' Ray of Sunshine Emma Myers Is Taking Some 'Family Leave'". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- Goldbart, Max (June 19, 2023). "'Wednesday' Star Emma Myers To Lead The BBC's 'A Good Girl's Guide To Murder' Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- "Emma Myers on Preparing to be a Werewolf in Wednesday and Her SEVENTEEN Obsession". YouTube. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. January 5, 2023.
External links
- Emma Myers at IMDb