Emma Roberts
An actress who carved her own path in Hollywood, moving from teen star to a defining voice in modern horror and thriller cinema.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American actress, singer and producer·Birthday: February 10·Millennials
Biography
Emma Roberts entered the public eye with the unavoidable baggage of a famous family name, but she quickly established her own identity. Her breakout role as the titular witch in 'Nancy Drew' showed a knack for clever, resourceful characters, a thread she continued in the hit teen series 'Unfabulous.' Rather than be typecast, Roberts deliberately pivoted into darker material, embracing the 'scream queen' mantle with a series of sharp performances in Ryan Murphy's 'American Horror Story' and films like 'The Blackcoat's Daughter.' This move demonstrated a savvy understanding of genre and audience, allowing her to explore complex, often morally ambiguous roles. Beyond acting, she has built a successful production company, proving her influence extends beyond the screen.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Emma was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Emma Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Emma's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
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
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead in the popular Nickelodeon series 'Unfabulous,' for which she won a Young Artist Award.
- Gained critical recognition for her roles in multiple seasons of FX's anthology series 'American Horror Story.'
- Headlined the successful teen romance franchise 'The Perfect Date' and the Netflix comedy 'Holidate.'
- Founded the production company Belletrist Productions, focusing on book adaptations and female-led narratives.
Did You Know?
She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the niece of Julia Roberts.
She published a book of poetry titled 'I'm Not Feeling It Today' in 2005.
She is an avid reader and co-runs a popular online book club called Belletrist.
She made her film debut at age nine in 'Blow,' starring her father.
“I think it's important to be fearless, but I also think it's important to be smart.”
