Emily Carey
A young actor who has mastered the art of the origin story, portraying the formative years of iconic characters with striking depth.
Born 2003 (age 23)·English actor·Birthday: April 30·Generation Z
Biography
Emily Carey stepped onto the stage of London's West End as a child, a beginning that instilled a preternatural poise. That composure served them well as they transitioned to screen, specializing in a unique niche: playing the younger versions of legendary figures. Carey brought a fierce innocence to the child Diana in 'Wonder Woman', a vulnerable determination to the teenage Lara Croft in 'Tomb Raider', and, most notably, a nuanced complexity to the young Alicent Hightower in 'House of the Dragon'. In that role, they captured the subtle transformation of a gentle girl into a politically astute queen, holding the screen with actors decades their senior. Carey's career is a study in thoughtful progression, choosing roles that build a portfolio of intelligent, often quietly powerful young women.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Emily was born in 2003, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emily Was Born
The biggest hits of 2003
#1 Movie
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Best Picture
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
#1 TV Show
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Emily's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2003Born
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2008Started school
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2016Became a teenager
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Could drive
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2021Could vote
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2024Turned 21
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 23 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the young Alicent Hightower in the HBO mega-hit 'House of the Dragon', a performance noted for its emotional subtlety.
- Played the young Diana Prince in Patty Jenkins's 'Wonder Woman', introducing the character's childhood to audiences.
- Brought a teenage Lara Croft to life in the 2018 'Tomb Raider' reboot film.
Did You Know?
They made their professional debut at age nine in the West End production of 'The Sound of Music'.
They are a trained dancer.
They publicly came out as non-binary and use they/them pronouns.
“I'm drawn to characters who are discovering their own power.”
