Emma Myers
A Gen-Z star who leapt from a breakout werewolf role to leading Netflix's teen mystery wave with sharp, relatable charm.
Born 2002 (age 24)·American actress·Birthday: April 2·Generation Z
Biography
Emma Myers didn't have a slow burn into fame; it was more of a supernova moment when she stepped onto the set of Netflix's 'Wednesday' as Enid Sinclair, the colorful, werewolf roommate. Her performance, a perfect blend of bubbly energy and underlying steel, instantly connected with a global audience, making her a face of the platform's new generation. She quickly parlayed that viral success into leading roles, anchoring the adaptation of 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' and showing comedic chops in 'Family Switch'. Myers represents a new kind of young Hollywood actor: digitally native, openly engaging with fans online, and selectively choosing projects that resonate with her peers. Her presence on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list signals not just popularity but a savvy understanding of the modern entertainment landscape, where streaming series can make you a household name overnight.
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.
Emma was born in 2002, 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 Emma Was Born
The biggest hits of 2002
#1 Movie
Spider-Man
Best Picture
Chicago
#1 TV Show
Friends
Emma's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2002Born
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2007Started school
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2015Became a teenager
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Could drive
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2020Could vote
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2023Turned 21
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 24 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Achieved international recognition for her breakout role as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series 'Wednesday'.
- Earned a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for her role in 'A Minecraft Movie'.
- Was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category in 2026.
- Headlined the television adaptation of the popular book series 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder'.
Did You Know?
She began her acting career as a child, appearing in small roles on shows like 'The Glades' as early as 2010.
She is an avid fan of the video game franchise 'The Legend of Zelda'.
Myers is a trained dancer, which she has said helps with her physical comedy and stunt work.
She was homeschooled for a portion of her education to accommodate her early acting schedule.
“I like playing characters who are a little bit weird.”
