Emma Rose Roberts (born February 10, 1991) is an American actress. Known for her work in film and television projects of the
horror and
thriller genres, she has received
various accolades, including a
Young Artist Award, an
MTV Movie & TV Award, and a
ShoWest Award.
After making her acting debut in the crime film
Blow (2001), Roberts gained recognition for her lead role as Addie Singer on the
Nickelodeon television teen sitcom
Unfabulous (2004–2007). For the series, she released her debut soundtrack album,
Unfabulous and More, in 2005. She went on to appear in numerous films, including
Aquamarine (2006),
Nancy Drew (2007),
Wild Child (2008),
Hotel for Dogs (2009),
Valentine's Day (2010),
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010), and
The Art of Getting By (2011).
Looking for more mature roles, Roberts obtained starring roles in the films
Lymelife (2008),
4.3.2.1. (2010),
Scream 4 (2011),
Adult World (2013),
We're the Millers (2013),
Palo Alto (2013),
The Blackcoat's Daughter (2015),
Nerve (2016),
Who We Are Now (2017),
Paradise Hills (2019), and
Holidate (2020). Roberts gained further recognition for her starring roles in multiple seasons of the
FX anthology horror series
American Horror Story (2013–present) and for the lead role of
Chanel Oberlin on the
Fox comedy horror series
Scream Queens (2015–2016).
