Emma Myers

Emma Elizabeth Myers (born April 2, 2002) is an American actress. She is best known for her breakthrough role as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series Wednesday (2022–present). She has since appeared in the television series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024–present), and in films such as Family Switch and A Minecraft Movie (2025), with the latter earning her a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award. She was featured in the 2026 class of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

Early life Emma Elizabeth Myers was born on April 2, 2002 in Orlando, Florida. A child of two lawyers, she is the second of four sisters, all of whom attended a homeschool cooperative. and she has described her household and upbringing as Christian.

Initially wanting to be a dancer, Myers first showed interest in acting at age five, after having accompanied her older sister to auditions. She has said that finding a sense of community in her homeschool environment was difficult, though this was alleviated by her involvement in extracurricular activities such as dancing and local theater. At age 12, she took a hiatus from acting, during which she pivoted her focus to competitive dance. When she was 16, she and her family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where she began to pursue acting more seriously.

In her youth, Myers became a fan of the emo and alternative bands Twenty One Pilots, Panic! at the Disco, and Fall Out Boy, as well as YouTube creators Dan and Phil. Myers has also expressed interest in K-pop, particularly the South Korean group Seventeen. She spent her free time playing adventure games such as Ace Attorney and Professor Layton, and was also part of online fandoms for the Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings franchises. Myers has cited that The Lord of the Rings film series as an inspiration for her interest in the pursuit of an acting career, and her love for fantasy.

Career 2010–2021: Initial roles In 2010, Myers had minor roles in the drama film Letters to God, the A&E television series The Glades, and the short film Crooked. In 2021, she appeared in the Lifetime television film Girl in the Basement, which was inspired by the Fritzl kidnapping case.

2022–present: Wednesday and breakthrough

Myers made her breakthrough in 2022 when she appeared as Enid Sinclair in the Netflix series Wednesday, after initially auditioning for the titular role. She made her next appearance the following year in the film Southern Gospel (2023).

In 2024, Myers starred as the lead character, Pippa Fitz-Amobi, in the British mystery thriller television series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, based on the novel of the same name. Reviewers praised her performance in the show, with The 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".

In 2025, Myers starred as Natalie in the film A Minecraft Movie, based on the video game Minecraft. The role earned her the award for Favorite Butt-Kicker at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards, in addition to a nomination for Favorite Movie Actress.

In 2026, Forbes included Myers in that year's class of their annual 30 Under 30 list. She will voice June in the animated film The Angry Birds Movie 3, which is set to release in December 2026.

Other ventures Myers has partnered with brands such as the fashion houses Coach and Calvin Klein and the tech company Samsung. For GivingTuesday 2023, she partnered with American retailer Claire's in support of the nonprofit medical corporation St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Personal life Myers resides in Atlanta, Georgia. She was raised a Christian and continues to practice the religion into adulthood. She began experiencing severe insomnia after her rise to fame, and she has credited God with helping her through it. She has also struggled with social anxiety and panic attacks since she was a teenager.

Filmography

Film + Year Title RoleNotes 2010Letters to God Girl on School Bus Uncredited role Main role; 16 episodes Forbes 30 Under 30 Hollywood & Entertainment Favorite Movie Actress OFTA Television Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Wednesday