Emma Roberts is an American actress who has starred in several films and television shows. She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of actress Julia Roberts. She began her acting career in the early 2000s as a child actress, appearing in films such as Blow (2001) and Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002).
Breakthrough with Nickelodeon
In 2004, Roberts had her breakthrough role as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous. She also starred in the Nickelodeon television movies Unfabulous Christmas Special (2006) and Unfab (2007). Roberts’ performance in Unfabulous earned her several awards, including a Young Artist Award and a Teen Choice Award.
Teen Film Success
In 2006, Roberts starred in the teen comedy film Aquamarine. In 2007, she starred in the Nancy Drew film. After this success, Roberts went on to star in several other teen films, including 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).
American Horror Story and Scream Queens
In 2013, Roberts began starring in the FX anthology horror series American Horror Story. She has appeared in every season of the show except for Roanoke. Roberts has won several awards for her work on American Horror Story, including an MTV Movie Award and a ShoWest Award.
In 2015, Roberts began starring in the Fox comedy horror series Scream Queens. She played the lead role of Chanel Oberlin on the show. Scream Queens was cancelled after two seasons.
Recent Work
Roberts has starred in several films in recent years, including We’re the Millers (2013), Nerve (2016), The Blackcoat’s Daughter (2017), Who We Are Now (2017), Paradise Hills (2019), and Holidate (2020).
In 2020, Roberts began starring in the Quibi comedy series Space Force. In 2021, she starred in the Netflix film Red Oaks.
Awards and Recognition
Roberts has received several awards and nominations for her work in film and television. These include:
- Young Artist Award (2005, 2006, 2007)
- Teen Choice Award (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
- MTV Movie Award (2014)
- ShoWest Breakthrough Female Actress of the Year Award (2014)
Personal Life
Roberts was born in Rhinebeck, New York. She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of actress Julia Roberts. Roberts has been in a relationship with actor Garrett Hedlund since 2019.
Conclusion
Emma Roberts is a talented actress who has had a successful career in film and television. She is known for her work in teen films, horror films, and television shows. Roberts has received several awards and nominations for her work.