Emma Myers (born 2 April, 2002[1]) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2010 when she appeared in The Glades.[1] She gained recognition for starring in the comedy horror series Wednesday (2022–present), and has since starred in the comedy film Family Switch (2023), and the mystery series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024).
Emma Myers | |
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.jpg) Emma Myers in 2023 | |
| Born | 2 April 2002[1] Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Early life
editEmma Myers was born on April 2, 2002, in Orlando, Florida, to Nicole and Jeremy Myers.[2][3] 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".[4] From her mother's side, she is of Greek ancestry.[5]
Career
editMyers 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.[6] Myers appeared in A Taste of Christmas (2020) and Girl in the Basement (2021).[7] 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).[8][9] She also appeared in Southern Gospel (2023).
Myers also stars in the Netflix comedy film Family Switch alongside Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, and Brady Noon,[10][11] and played the lead character Pippa Fitz-Amobi in the television adaptation of the murder mystery novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.[12] She will next appear in A Minecraft Movie, a feature film adaptation of the video game of the same name.[13]
Personal life
editMyers is a fan of K-pop, specifically the group Seventeen.[14] 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.[9][4]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Letters to God | Girl on School Bus | Uncredited role | |
| Crooked | Gym Girl | Short film | ||
| 2020 | Deathless | Mavis Nebick | ||
| 2023 | Southern Gospel | Angie Blackburn | ||
| Family Switch | CC Walker | [10] | ||
| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie † | Natalie | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Glades | Paige Slayton | 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 | Television film | [7] | |
| 2021 | Girl in the Basement | Marie Cody | ||
| 2022–present | Wednesday | Enid Sinclair | Main role | [8] |
| 2024 | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi | [12] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "What movies and TV shows has Emma Myers been in?". PopBuzz. 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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Emma Myers and Brady Noon Join the Cast of Family Leave". Movie Web. December 15, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- ^ a b Nesvig, Kara K. (November 28, 2022). "Get Ready with Emma Myers for the "Wednesday" Premiere". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Kickham, Dylan (November 23, 2022). "Emma Myers Wants Wenclair Shippers To Know: "They Were Roommates"". Elite Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2023). "'Minecraft': 'Wednesday' Star Emma Myers Digs Into Warner Bros Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 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
edit- Emma Myers at IMDb