American actress (born 2002)
Emma Myers
Myers in 2025
Born Emma Elizabeth Myers
(2002-04-02 ) April 2, 2002 (age 23) Occupation Actress Years active 2010–present
Emma Elizabeth Myers (born April 2, 2002) is an American actress. She is best known for herbreakthrough role as Enid Sinclair in theNetflix seriesWednesday (2022–present). She has since appeared in the television seriesA Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024–present), and in films such asFamily Switch (2023) andA Minecraft Movie (2025), with the latter earning her aNickelodeon Kids' Choice Award . She was featured in the 2026 class of theForbes 30 Under 30 list.
Emma Elizabeth Myers[ 1] was born on April 2, 2002,[ 2] inOrlando, Florida . A child of two lawyers, she is the second of four sisters, all of whom attended ahomeschool cooperative . Initially wanting to be a dancer, she first showed interest in acting at age 5, after having accompanied her older sister to auditions. As a self-describedintrovert , she has said that finding a sense of community in her homeschool environment was difficult, though this was alleviated by her involvement inextracurricular activities such as dancing and localtheater . At age 12, she took a hiatus from acting, during which she pivoted her focus tocompetitive dance . When she was 16, she and her family moved toAtlanta, Georgia , where she began to pursue acting more seriously.[ 3] [ 4]
In her youth, Myers became a fan of theemo andalternative bandsTwenty One Pilots ,Panic! at the Disco , andFall Out Boy , as well asYouTube creatorsDan and Phil . She was also part of onlinefandoms for theStar Wars andThe Lord of the Rings franchises, both of which inspired her love forfantasy .[ 3] [ 5]
2010–2021: Initial roles[ edit ] In 2010, Myers had minor roles in the filmLetters to God , the television seriesThe Glades , and the short filmCrooked .[ 4] Following her acting hiatus from ages 12 to 16, she had more roles in the television showsThe Baker and the Beauty andDead of Night , the short filmDeathless , and the television filmA Taste of Christmas , all in 2020.[ 6] [ 7] In 2021, she appeared in theLifetime filmGirl in the Basement .[ 3]
2022–present:Wednesday and breakthrough[ edit ] (R-L) Myers,Jenna Ortega , andTim Burton promoting the second season ofWednesday inSouth Korea , 2025 Myers made herbreakthrough in 2022 when she appeared as Enid Sinclair in theNetflix seriesWednesday , after initially auditioning for thetitular role .[ 4] [ 8] She made her next appearance the following year in the filmSouthern Gospel (2023).[ 6] Later that year, she starred as CC Walker in the Netflixbody swap comedyFamily Switch alongsideJennifer Garner ,Ed Helms , andBrady Noon .[ 9]
In 2024, Myers starred as the lead character, Pippa Fitz-Amobi, in the British mystery thriller television seriesA Good Girl's Guide to Murder , based on thenovel of the same name .[ 10] Reviewers praised her performance in the show,[ 11] withThe New York Times writing that "Myers's luminous performance beautifully and poignantly synthesizes [her character's] blend of panic, regret, embarrassment, determination, courage, fear and stubbornness".[ 12]
In 2025, Myers starred as Natalie in the filmA Minecraft Movie , based on the video gameMinecraft .[ 13] The role earned her two nominations and an award at the2025 Kids' Choice Awards .[ 14] Later that year, she voiced Chita in an episode of the third season of theDisney+ anthology series Star Wars: Visions .[ 15] [ 16]
Myers was included in the 2026 class of theForbes 30 Under 30 list.[ 17] She will voice a character in the animated filmThe Angry Birds Movie 3 , which is set to release in December 2026.[ 18]
Myers has partnered with brands such as the fashion housesCoach andCalvin Klein and the tech companySamsung . ForGivingTuesday 2023, she partnered with American retailerClaire's in support of thenonprofit medical corporationSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital .[ 19] [ 20]
Myers grew up in aChristian household,[ 21] but did not actively follow the religion until later on when she "found God during a really challenging time in [her] life".[ 22]
Key † Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
List of Emma Myers's film roles and appearances Year Title Role Notes 2010 Letters to God Girl on School Bus Uncredited role Crooked Gym Girl Short film 2020 Deathless Mavis Nebick Short film A Taste of Christmas BeeBee Jordan Television film 2021 Girl in the Basement Marie Cody 2023 Southern Gospel Angie Blackburn Family Switch CC Walker 2025 A Minecraft Movie Natalie 2026 The Angry Birds Movie 3 † TBA Voice role
Awards and nominations [ edit ] ^ Hits Radio (April 2, 2025).Emma Myers hates her nickname . RetrievedApril 6, 2025 – viaYouTube .^ Bull, Megan (July 1, 2024)."A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Meet star Emma Myers" .Hello! .Archived from the original on July 31, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^a b c Zee, Michaela (April 3, 2025)."Emma Myers Digs In: The 'Wednesday' Star on Exploring the Overworld in 'A Minecraft Movie', Navigating Fandom Expectations and Returning as Enid Onscreen" .Variety .Archived from the original on September 19, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 3, 2025 . ^a b c Phillips, Hedy (September 4, 2025)."Emma Myers Says She's Not a 'People Person' Like Her Wednesday Character, But She Had Us at Hello" .People .Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2025 . ^ Bell, Crystal (November 24, 2022)."Wednesday Star Emma Myers on Fandom, SEVENTEEN, and Bringing Outcast Enid to Life Onscreen" .Teen Vogue .Archived from the original on August 25, 2025. RetrievedNovember 30, 2022 . ^a b Bruce, Amanda (March 16, 2025)."Every Emma Myers Movie And TV Show, Ranked" .Screen Rant .Archived from the original on October 10, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2025 . ^ "List of Emma Myers' movies and TV shows" .Soap Central . March 25, 2025.Archived from the original on September 12, 2025. RetrievedNovember 12, 2025 .^ Petski, Denise (August 27, 2021)." 'Wednesday': Thora Birch, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane & Hunter Doohan Among 10 Cast In Tim Burton's Addams Family Netflix Series" .Deadline Hollywood .Archived from the original on September 8, 2025. RetrievedAugust 22, 2025 . ^ Grobar, Matt (December 12, 2022)." 'Wednesday's Emma Myers & Brady Noon Join McG-Directed Body-Swap Comedy 'Family Leave' For Netflix" .Deadline Hollywood .Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. RetrievedDecember 18, 2022 . ^ Goldbart, Max (June 19, 2023)." 'Wednesday' Star Emma Myers To Lead The BBC's 'A Good Girl's Guide To Murder' Adaptation" .Deadline Hollywood .Archived from the original on August 22, 2025. RetrievedJune 20, 2023 . ^ Attributed to multiple sources:Mangan, Lucy (July 1, 2024)."A Good Girl's Guide to Murder review – this very modern Nancy Drew is a hoot" .The Guardian .Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . Fienberg, Daniel (July 30, 2024)." 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Review: Emma Myers Solves a Mystery in Netflix's Solid Six-Parter" .The Hollywood Reporter .Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . Graves, Samantha (July 31, 2024)." 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Review - Emma Myers Is the Standout of Netflix's Slow-Burn Adaptation" .Collider .Archived from the original on August 17, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . Lloyd, Robert (August 1, 2024)."Emma Myers leads a suspenseful teen mystery in 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' " .Los Angeles Times .Archived from the original on June 21, 2025. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2026 . ^ Lyons, Margaret (July 29, 2024)." 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' Puts a Teen on the Case" .The New York Times .Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. RetrievedFebruary 11, 2024 . ^ 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. RetrievedDecember 6, 2023 . ^a b Grein, Paul (June 21, 2025)."Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Ariana Grande Win Multiple Awards at 2025 Kids' Choice Awards (Full Winners List)" .Billboard .Archived from the original on August 18, 2025. RetrievedJune 22, 2025 . ^ Carpenter, Deana (September 26, 2025)."From Nevermore to a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Wednesday Fan-Favorite Joins Star Wars Franchise" .CBR .Archived from the original on September 29, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 30, 2025 . ^ Garbutt, Emily (October 30, 2025)."Wednesday's Emma Myers makes her Star Wars debut in Visions season 3 and marks the occasion with a wholesome throwback photo" .GamesRadar+ .Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^a b Powel, James (December 2, 2025)."Forbes releases '30 Under 30' list. Which celebrities made the cut?" .USA Today .Archived from the original on December 3, 2025. RetrievedDecember 3, 2025 . ^ Lang, Brent (September 18, 2025)."MrBeast, Salish Matter Join 'Angry Birds Movie 3' Cast" .Variety .Archived from the original on September 28, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 21, 2025 . ^ "Emma Myers" .Forbes .Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 .^ Bland, Karina (January 13, 2023)."Emma Myers, star of Netflix's "Wednesday" on giving: "It heals the world" " .St. Jude Children's Research Hospital .Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^ Hobbs, Phoebe (April 29, 2025)."Who is Emma Myers, the BBC and Netflix star descending on Axbridge this week?" .Yahoo News . RetrievedDecember 20, 2025 . ^ Bahr, Sarah (August 16, 2025)."Emma Myers Relaxes With 'Lord of the Rings' Music" .The New York Times .Archived from the original on August 27, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^ Goldstein, Jessica (September 3, 2025)."Wednesday Recap: Freaky Wednesday" .Vulture .Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. RetrievedDecember 10, 2025 . ^ Leigh, Janet A. (September 4, 2025)."Here's why Wednesday fans got "whiplash" over "phenomenal" new episode" .Digital Spy .Archived from the original on October 9, 2025. RetrievedSeptember 17, 2025 . ^ "27th Annual TV Awards (2022-23)" .Online Film & Television Association . September 17, 2023.Archived from the original on August 23, 2025. RetrievedJune 22, 2025 .
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