Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress and singer. She rose to prominence for her starring role as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous (2004–2007), for which she received various award nominations.
Early Life and Family Born in Rhinebeck, New York, Roberts is the daughter of actor [[Eric Roberts]] and Kelly Cunningham. Her paternal aunt is actress [[Julia Roberts]]. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she grew up primarily with her mother. Inspired by her aunt, Roberts spent time on film sets as a child and developed an interest in acting from an early age.
Career
2001–2007: Early Career and Unfabulous Roberts made her acting debut at age nine in the 2001 film Blow, appearing in a small role as the daughter of [[Johnny Depp]]'s character. She then took on a few minor roles before landing the lead in Unfabulous on Nickelodeon. The show aired from 2004 to 2007 and garnered her a significant teenage following. During this period, she also embarked on a music career, releasing her debut album, Unfabulous and More: Emma Roberts, in 2005, which served as the soundtrack to the series. She subsequently starred in the family films Aquamarine (2006) and Nancy Drew (2007).
2008–2012: Transition to Mainstream Films After Unfabulous, Roberts sought more mature roles to transition from her teen idol image. She starred in films such as Wild Child (2008), Lymelife (2009), and Hotel for Dogs (2009). Her dramatic roles included The Winning Season (2009) and Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac (2010). She gained critical attention for her performance in the independent film It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) and later appeared in the horror film Scream 4 (2011), marking her entry into the horror genre.
2013–Present: Collaboration with Ryan Murphy and Television Success Roberts' career took a significant turn with her collaboration with producer [[Ryan Murphy]]. She joined the cast of the FX anthology horror series American Horror Story in its third season, Coven (2013–2014), as Madison Montgomery, a role she reprised in Freak Show (2014–2015), Cult (2017), Apocalypse (2018), and 1984 (2019). This partnership continued with her starring role as Chanel Oberlin in Murphy's horror-comedy series Scream Queens (2015–2016), which further cemented her status in the horror and dark comedy genres.
Concurrent with her television work, Roberts continued to appear in films such as Palo Alto (2013), Adult World (2013), We're the Millers (2013), and Nerve (2016). More recently, she has starred in films like Paradise Hills (2019), The Hunt (2020), and Holidate (2020).
Filmography Roberts has an extensive filmography, including notable roles in:
- Blow (2001)
- Aquamarine (2006)
- Nancy Drew (2007)
- Hotel for Dogs (2009)
- It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
- Scream 4 (2011)
- We're the Millers (2013)
- Palo Alto (2013)
- Nerve (2016)
- The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015)
- Paradise Hills (2019)
- The Hunt (2020)
- Holidate (2020)
Television
- Unfabulous (2004–2007)
- American Horror Story (multiple seasons, 2013–2019)
- Scream Queens (2015–2016)
Personal Life Roberts' personal life has occasionally drawn media attention. She has been in several high-profile relationships. In December 2020, she gave birth to her first child, a son, with her then-partner Garrett Hedlund.
Awards and Nominations Throughout her career, Roberts has received various awards and nominations, including multiple Teen Choice Awards nominations for her roles in Unfabulous, Nancy Drew, and American Horror Story, winning the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Comedic Performance for Scream Queens.