Emma Myers Age: How Old Is the ‘Wednesday’ Breakout Star, Who Debuted on Screen at 8 and Pursued Homeschooling?
Known for her breakthrough role as Enid Sinclair on the hit Netflix series Wednesday, it’s clear that Emma Myers is a super-star in the making. This child actress is multi-talented and intelligent, and according to her peers, she’s fun to hang around with and “a sweetheart.”
Are you interested in finding out more about Emma Myers? Keep reading.
Age and Personal Life
Emma Myers was born on April 2, 2002, in Orlando, Florida, which makes her 22 years old as of 2024. Her father, Jeremy K. Myers, studied history at Towson State University and earned his PhD as a lawyer at Regent University School of Law.
Her mother is Nicole Cassimatis Myers, who studied theater art at the University of Texas, so it’s apparent that Emma inherited her love of acting from her. Another interesting tidbit is that her mother has Greek ancestry.
The young star has three sisters: Avery, Olivia, and Isabel, or “Izzy” for short, with Emma being the second eldest.
According to one interview, Emma claims that she’s never had a traditional school experience because of her homeschooling, also called elective home education, along with her sisters. Her parents decided to homeschool her to allow her more time to focus on her burgeoning acting career.
Career
Emma’s acting profession started in Orlando, where she was born and raised with commercials and voice-over work. From there, new opportunities started coming her way, such as a handful of minor roles in film and TV, which forced her family to move to Atlanta, Georgia.
Soon after, Emma decided to move to Los Angeles and became a client of the reputable J Pervis Talent Agency. A short while later, during the summer of 2021, she got her first big break when she landed the role of Enid in Tim Burton’s TV show Wednesday.
Some of her other notable works include:
- Letters to God, 2010, uncredited because Emma played a random girl on the school bus
- The Glades, TV series, 2010 (one episode)
- Crooked, a 17-minute short film, 2010
- Love, Innocence, a 13-minute short film, 2019
- The Baker and the Beauty TV series, 2020 (one episode)
- Deathless, an 11-minute short thriller film, 2020
- Dead of Night, TV series, 2020 (two episodes)
- A Tale of Christmas, TV movie, 2020
- Girl in the Basement, thriller, 2021
- Wednesday, TV series, 2022 (eight episodes)
- Southern Gospel, a film, 2023
- Family Switch, a Netflix comedy film, 2023
Personal Interests
The young actress is a fan of K-pop, especially the pop group Seventeen. She particularly loves the group’s main vocalist and rapper, Kim Mingyu, which is why he’s become known as the face of the boy group. Other favorite bands are “Panic! At the Disco” and the musical duo “Twenty One Pilots.”
She’s also a big fan of watching fantasy movies like Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. According to Emma, the character of Frodo Baggins, played by Elijah Wood, inspired her to become a professional actress.
On a more personal note, Emma is an avid cat lover and has one as a pet in her home.
Is Emma Myers Currently Dating?
The young actress is currently single, as she has not shared any details about past or present relationships.
Emma Myers Net Worth
Emma Myers’s wealth is estimated to be around $1 million in 2024.
Conclusion
Emma Myers is a 22-year-old actress who has appeared in numerous film and TV roles. Her passion, commitment, and dedication have helped her hone her skills as she goes from one project to the next.
Emma has a promising future ahead of her in the entertainment industry. So, watch out for this talented young star and all her upcoming artistic endeavors.
