Emma Myers

Emma Myers
Myers in 2023
Born
Emma Elizabeth Myers

(2002-04-02) April 2, 2002
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2010–present
Known for

Emma Elizabeth Myers (born April 2, 2002) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress in 2010. She gained recognition for starring in the comedy horror series Wednesday (2022–present) and the mystery series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024–present). Myers has also starred in the comedy film Family Switch (2023) and the fantasy adventure comedy film A Minecraft Movie (2025), latter of which earned her a Kids' Choice Award.

Early life

Emma Elizabeth Myers[1] was born on April 2, 2002, in Orlando, Florida, to Nicole and Jeremy Myers.[2][3] She has three sisters and is the second eldest among them. She attended a homeschool cooperative and, in her own words, "never had a traditional school experience".[4] From her mother's side, she is of Greek ancestry.[5]

Career

Myers began her acting career as a child actress in 2010 when she made her debut in the TV series The Glades.[6] She started acting professionally at the age of 16.[7] Myers appeared in A Taste of Christmas (2020) and Girl in the Basement (2021).[8] In 2022, she had her breakthrough role starring in the Netflix series Wednesday as Enid Sinclair, a late-blooming werewolf and the roommate of Wednesday Addams (portrayed by Jenna Ortega).[9][10] She appeared in Southern Gospel (2023).[11]

Myers starred in the Netflix comedy film Family Switch alongside Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, and Brady Noon,[12][13] and played the lead character Pippa Fitz-Amobi in the television adaptation of the murder mystery novel A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.[14] Myers appeared as Natalie[15] in the movie A Minecraft Movie (2025), a feature film adaptation of the video game Minecraft.[16]

She has signed on for The Angry Birds Movie 3, which is set to be released in 2027.[17]

Personal life

Myers is a fan of K-pop, especially the group Seventeen.[18] In a 2022 interview with Teen Vogue, it was stated that the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars fan communities were "two fantastical pillars of online fandom that shaped the way she saw the world". Myers describes herself as an introvert.[4][10]

In an interview with the magazine Seventeen, she has expressed that two of her dream roles are Max Caulfield from Life Is Strange and Edith Finch from What Remains of Edith Finch, as the two games being among Myers' favorites.[19]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Letters to God Girl on School Bus Uncredited role
Crooked Gym Girl Short film
2020 Deathless Mavis Nebick
2023 Southern Gospel Angie Blackburn [11]
Family Switch CC Walker [12]
2025 A Minecraft Movie Natalie
2027 The Angry Birds Movie 3 † TBA (voice) [17][20]

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2010 The Glades Paige Slayton Episode: "The Girlfriend Experience"[6]
2020 The Baker and the Beauty Stephanie Episode: "Pilot"
Dead of Night The Girl from Magnolia 2 episodes
A Taste of Christmas BeeBee Jordan Television film[8]
2021 Girl in the Basement Marie Cody
2022–present Wednesday Enid Sinclair Main role[9][14]
2024–present A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
2023 OFTA Television Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Wednesday (Enid Sinclair) Nominated [21]
2025 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Butt‑Kicker A Minecraft Movie (Natalie) Won [22]
Favorite Movie Actress Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Emma Myers hates her nickname 😂". Hits Radio via YouTube. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  2. ^ "Emma Myers: How old is 'Wednesday' star Enid Sinclair who has became a fan favourite?". The Economic Times. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  3. ^ Lux, Ozan (June 9, 2023). "Emma Myers: Actress, Model, Dancer". Fashion Republic Magazine. Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Bell, Crystal (November 24, 2022). "Wednesday Star Emma Myers on Fandom, SEVENTEEN, and Bringing Outcast Enid to Life Onscreen". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Emma Myers family: mother, father, siblings". Familytron. December 12, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. ^ a b "What movies and TV shows has Emma Myers been in?". PopBuzz. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  7. ^ Roth, Jaclyn (November 21, 2022). "Emma Myers Hopes To Inspire Young Girls With Her Role In Netflix's 'Wednesday'". Grazia USA. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Bolton, Cameron (December 15, 2022). "Emma Myers and Brady Noon Join the Cast of Family Leave". Movie Web. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Nesvig, Kara K. (November 28, 2022). "Get Ready with Emma Myers for the "Wednesday" Premiere". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Kickham, Dylan (November 23, 2022). "Emma Myers Wants Wenclair Shippers To Know: "They Were Roommates"". Elite Daily. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Wickes, Hanna (April 2, 2025). "Emma Myers Roles After 'Wednesday': TV Shows, Movies". J-14. Archived from the original on July 26, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  12. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2022). "'Wednesday's Emma Myers & Brady Noon Join McG-Directed Body-Swap Comedy 'Family Leave' For Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  13. ^ DiLillo, John (December 12, 2022). "'Wednesday' Ray of Sunshine Emma Myers Is Taking Some 'Family Leave'". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  14. ^ a b Goldbart, Max (June 19, 2023). "'Wednesday' Star Emma Myers To Lead The BBC's 'A Good Girl's Guide To Murder' Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  15. ^ A Minecraft Movie (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb. Retrieved April 3, 2025 – via www.imdb.com.
  16. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 6, 2023). "'Minecraft': 'Wednesday' Star Emma Myers Digs Into Warner Bros Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  17. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 8, 2025). "'Angry Birds 3' Flying To Paramount For 2027 Release". Deadline. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  18. ^ Fallon, Jimmy (January 5, 2023). "Emma Myers on Preparing to be a Werewolf in Wednesday and Her SEVENTEEN Obsession (Extended)". YouTube. Archived from the original on May 16, 2025.
  19. ^ Whittaker, Alexandra (August 5, 2025). "Emma Myers Likes the Weird Stuff". Seventeen. Hearst Digital Media. Archived from the original on August 6, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025. 6. Another dream role? Max from Life Is Strange or Edith from What Remains of Edith Finch, both favorite video games of Emma's. "I heard rumors that they were doing a Life Is Strange adaptation," she says. "I don't know if that's actually true, but it would be really fun. What Remains of Edith Finch is so good, though I don't know if there would be a need for a lead actor. But who knows?"
  20. ^ McClintock, Pamela (April 8, 2025). "'Angry Birds 3' Lands at Paramount, Sets Winter 2027 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  21. ^ "27th Annual TV Awards (2023) – Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series". Online Film & Television Association. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
  22. ^ Grein, Paul (June 21, 2025). "Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Ariana Grande Win Multiple Awards at 2025 Kids' Choice Awards (Full Winners List)". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
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