It is no secret to anyone that in such areas of art as theater and cinema, there is a tradition to pass on skill by inheritance. The genealogy of many famous directors can tell about several generations of creators. The same thing with actors. For example, Mikhalkovs, Mironovs, Mashkovs. This tradition is popular both in the West and in the East. Amitabh Bachchan - the star of Indian cinema - passed on the secrets of his mastery to his son Abhishek. In Hollywood, too, there are examples of family ties. For example, the famous screenwriter and director Francis Ford Coppola. He is the uncle of the popular actor Nicolas Cage and the father of the talented Sophia.
The niece of the famous "Beauty"
Julia Roberts can also easily name a few people in the film industry with whom she has a blood bond. And this is not only a brother. The father of the famous actress was also directly related to the movie. However, the interest of the public is Julia's niece - Emma Roberts. The filmography of the young talent already has many works. Critics call her the most talented actress of the new generation. Films with Emma Roberts were watched by many. Of the latest and most memorable paintings, one can name the Rawson Marshall Terber film, titled “We Are the Millers,” which was released in 2013. However, this is not the only work where the acting skills of the girl are manifested. She first appeared on the screen in a movie called Cocaine. She was only nine years old then.
Childhood and screen debut
A talented girl was born on February 10, 1991 in the town of Rinebek, located in the US state of New York. Her father - Eric Roberts - the famous Hollywood actor, who currently starred in more than two hundred films. The mother of the girl’s name is Kelly Cunningham. When Emma Roberts was still a seven-month-old baby, her parents split up. Father left the family and went to actress Elise Simons. It was then that Julia gave great support to the baby and her mother. Emma spent most of her childhood with the famous aunt. It was the popular "beauty" who inspired the niece to become an actress. Despite the fact that the girl’s mother wanted her daughter to have a normal childhood, she already starred in the first picture at the age of nine. Her site partners were Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz. After a successful debut, the girl moves to Los Angeles, where she continues her studies at school, combining classes with filming.
Music and cinema
After the release of the Cocaine film and other directors, the talented Emma Roberts became interested. The filmography of the actress in 2001 is replenished with another work. She starred in the film "America's favorites." Exactly one year later, the girl gets roles in the films “Spy's Best Friend” and “Big Champion”. These family films with Emma Roberts fell to the audience and critics alike. In 2004, the girl received an offer to star in the TV series "Not That." It is noteworthy that according to the plot of the picture, the main character writes and performs songs. Emma Roberts could not boast of having experience in this field, which is why the directors were closely engaged in teaching the girl. The result of these efforts was the release of a full-fledged album called Unfabulous and More: Emma Roberts. It is also worth noting that one of the girl’s compositions - If I Had My Way - becomes the main soundtrack for Tim Fywell’s family drama “Ice Princess”.
Idol of teenagers
After the release of the first part of the series “Not That”, Emma Roberts becomes truly famous. Crowds of fans surround her. Inspired by success, the girl continues to work hard. In 2006, the picture “Aquamarine” was released. For the lead role in this film, Emma Roberts receives the prestigious Young Artist Awards. It is noteworthy that for this picture, the actress composed the musical composition Island in the Sun, which became one of the soundtracks of the film. In the same year, the actress appears before viewers in the image of a young detective - Nancy Drew - in the film of the same name. Unlike the critics, who were not too inspired by this picture, the audience accepted the tape with enthusiasm.
Comprehending New Peaks
In 2008, Emma Roberts, whose career growth is gaining more and more rapid momentum, decides to try herself in a new role and voices the animated picture "Flight Before Christmas." At the same time, she was invited to shoot the film Hotel for Dogs. This family comedy turned out to be a real hit. For the entire rental period, this tape has collected more than one hundred and fourteen million dollars.
In addition to the above paintings, until 2009, Emma Roberts took part in the filming and voice acting of the following films: “Tear”, “Luxurious Life” and “Nico: The Path to the Stars”. She also tries herself as a screenwriter. In the film “Otorva”, the girl plays the main role of a spoiled girl from Beverly Hills, who, by her nature, ends up in a closed school in England.
Self personality
The film called “Luxurious Life” was the first project in which the girl participated after the release of the “Hotel for Dogs” tape. As the actress admits, she wanted to try herself in something new, rebellious and provocative, to prove to the public, and first of all, that she was a real actress, and not just “Julia Roberts' niece”. And she succeeded brilliantly. At the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival, critics and the public unanimously agreed that another truly talented actress appeared in Hollywood - Emma Roberts. The weight of the influence of the girl’s famous relatives on the directors gradually came to naught. Now the actress is invited to shoot exclusively for talent and the ability to transform into the roles of various characters.
Continuing a successful career
In 2009, Emma takes part in the filming of the comedy "Victory Season". The following year was marked by the participation of a young actress in the film "Valentine's Day", where her aunt Julia Roberts, as well as Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Garner and many others made her company. This film has become a kind of pass to the world of movie stars of the highest rank. In 2010, Emma starred in another film. The film, entitled "Twelve," brought the girl a Teen Choice Award nomination. That year was very fruitful. Five more films were released on the big screens, where Emma Roberts was involved. The photo of the actress was decorated with posters of the films “Memoirs of a teenager suffering from amnesia”, “Jonas”, “This is a very funny story”, “4.3.2.1” and “What happened to Virginia?”
A few months later, the actress is claimed to play a role in the continuation of the crime movie "Scream-4." Then she starred in the films "Aaron and Sarah", "Celest and Jess Forever" and "Great Education." In 2012, the almost-formed team of the Empire State film will finally get the main character. Based on real events, the crime film tells the story of two friends who planned to rob a collector's car. In 2013, several more new projects were added to the impressive list of works. Among them are the comedies “Adult World” and “We are the Millers”.
Other interests and personal life
In addition to the movie, the girl is also busy in other areas of art. She is the face of the cosmetics brand Neutrogena. In addition, she acts as a designer. With a growth of 157 cm, its weight is about 50 kg. However, this in no way prevents her from being a model. On the set of the movie "Outbreak" Emma Roberts met a handsome actor Alex Pettifer. Their friendship quickly grew into a closer relationship, and the couple began to meet. However, they soon parted. In mid-2012, the girl began to appear in public with Evan Peters, who is a colleague of the actress on the set in the series "American Horror Story: Sabbath." Not so long ago, the couple announced their engagement.