Emma Roberts : American Actress & Singer

Emma Roberts : American Actress & Singer

Emma Roberts

Emma Rose Roberts known as Emma Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress, singer and producer. Known for her performances spanning multiple genres of film and television, her work in the horror and thriller genres have established her as a scream queen. Roberts has received various accolades including a Young Artist Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and a ShoWest Award.

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Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts : American Actress & Singer

Born
Emma Rose Roberts

February 10, 1991 (age 33)

Rhinebeck, New York, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • producer
Years active 2001–present
Partner(s) Evan Peters (2012–2019)
Garrett Hedlund (2019–2022)
Cody John (2022–present; engaged)
Children 1
Parents
  • Eric Roberts (father)
  • Kelly Cunningham (mother)
Relatives Julia Roberts (aunt)

After making her acting debut in the crime film Blow (2001), Roberts gained recognition for her lead role as Addie Singer on the Nickelodeon television teen sitcom Unfabulous (2004–2007). For the series, she released her debut soundtrack album, Unfabulous and More, in 2005. She went on to appear in numerous films including Aquamarine (2006), Nancy Drew (2007), Wild Child (2008), Hotel for Dogs (2009), Valentine’s Day (2010), It’s Kind of a Funny Story (2010), and The Art of Getting By (2011).

Looking for more mature roles, Roberts had starring roles in the films Lymelife (2008), 4.3.2.1. (2010), Scream 4 (2011), Adult World (2013), We’re the Millers (2013), Palo Alto (2013), The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2015), Nerve (2016), Who We Are Now (2017), Paradise Hills (2019), and Holidate (2020). She starred in the Marvel superhero film Madame Web (2024). She gained further recognition for her starring roles in multiple seasons of the FX anthology horror series American Horror Story (2013–present) and for the lead role of Chanel Oberlin on the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016).

She is also the co-founder of the book club Belletrist.

Early life

Emma Rose Roberts was born on February 10, 1991, in Rhinebeck, New York, to Kelly Cunningham and actor Eric Roberts. Her parents divorced when she was seven months old. Through her father’s marriage, she is the stepdaughter of Eliza Roberts and step-granddaughter of David Rayfiel and Lila Garrett. Through her mother’s marriage, she is the stepdaughter of musician Kelly Nickels. She has a younger maternal half-sister, Grace. Her paternal grandmother was acting coach Betty Lou Bredemus, and her aunts are actresses Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan. During her childhood, Roberts spent time on the sets of her aunt Julia’s films. These experiences sparked a desire to follow her father and aunts into the film industry. Her mother initially wanted her to have a normal childhood. She is of English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, and Swedish descent through her father.

Personal life

In September 2011, Roberts began attending Sarah Lawrence College but by January 2012, she had put her studies on hold to concentrate on work commitments.

Emma Roberts : American Actress & Singer

An avid reader, she launched her book club on Instagram, titled Belletrist, in March 2017.

In June 2016, the Human Rights Campaign released a video in tribute to the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting; in the video, Roberts and others told the stories of the people who were murdered there.

Ancestry

On a 2023 episode of Finding Your Roots featuring Julia Roberts, it was revealed that Emma Roberts’ biological paternal great-great-great-grandfather’s surname was actually Mitchell, not Roberts.

Emma Roberts is a distant relative of fellow actor Edward Norton.

Relationships

In 2012, Roberts began dating actor Evan Peters, whom she met on the set of the film Adult World. In July 2013, while they were staying at a hotel in Montreal, Quebec, someone overheard a heated dispute coming from their room and called the police. When the police arrived, the officers detained Roberts but released her hours later without charging her or Peters. In a joint statement, the couple called the incident “an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding” and said they are “working together to overcome this.” Throughout their relationship, they separated and reconciled multiple times, even getting engaged in March 2014. With their second split reportedly happening in May 2016, after reuniting later that year, they ended their relationship in March 2019.

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In March 2019, Roberts began a relationship with actor and musician Garrett Hedlund. In August 2020, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together. Roberts subsequently appeared as the first pregnant celebrity on the cover of Cosmopolitan magazine that December. Their son was born on December 27, 2020, in Los Angeles Country singer and actor Tim McGraw is the godfather of Roberts’s son. In January 2022, it was announced that Roberts and Hedlund had ended their relationship.

On July 16, 2024, Roberts announced her engagement to actor Cody John via Instagram. The couple began their relationship in August 2022.

Public image

In February 2009, Roberts was named the brand ambassador for Neutrogena, appearing in print and television advertisements for the company. She has appeared multiple times as part of Teen Vogue‘s Best Dressed list, including in June 2007, September 2008, December 2008, and February 2009.

In January 2021, Roberts paid tribute to her aunt Julia Roberts as the new ambassador of the Pretty Woman collection corresponding to the French jewelry firm Fred.

Charity

Roberts has been involved in various charitable endeavors and philanthropic activities, focusing on children’s welfare, environmental advocacy, women’s rights, and public health awareness. She actively supports the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, and has been a frequent participant in fundraising events for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2017, Roberts hosted the L.A. Art Show, an event whose proceeds were donated to St. Jude’s. She also attended the 2018 edition of the L.A. Art Show, among her other engagements. More recently, in November 2023, Roberts was involved in St. Jude’s Giving Tuesday event, where she led a celebrity unboxing segment.

Roberts has worked with organizations like Girls Inc. to promote women’s rights and empowerment. She has been involved in campaigns for gender equality and women’s health. She collaborated with Free People Movement for a Thanksgiving Day 2023 campaign, focused on performing acts of kindness and assisting those in need, committing to donate all net proceeds to Girls Inc.

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