Emily Hampshire

Actress

Canadian-American Montreal, Quebec, Canada Virgo 5′ 4″ (1.63 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityCanadian-American
Date of Birth29/08/1981
Age45 years
BirthplaceMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Emily Hampshire

12/10/2026

Emily Hampshire is set to appear as the AI program E.D.I.T.H. in Marvel's VisionQuest, a Disney+ miniseries continuing the story of White Vision. The show premieres on Disney+ on 14/10/2026. She joined the project through showrunner Terry Matalas, with whom she previously worked on 12 Monkeys.

08/10/2026

Hampshire joined the second season of Heated Rivalry, the Crave and HBO Max series, playing Vanessa, a sex toy reviewer. She previously voiced a scene in the first season finale, which earned her a special thanks credit. Production on the second season began in Canada in August 2026.

19/05/2026

Hampshire and Theo Rossi wrapped lead roles opposite Jenna Laurenzo in Maid of Dishonor, Laurenzo's sophomore feature. The project was announced as an indie production by Deadline. Hampshire is also in development on her next feature with the producers of that film.

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OverviewCanadian film and television actress known for Stevie Budd in Schitt's Creek, Angelina in Boy Meets Girl, Vivienne in Snow Cake, and Jennifer Goines in 12 Monkeys. She has also led the series Chapelwaite and The Rig, and is set to appear in Marvel's VisionQuest.
Early LifeRaised in Montreal, she became interested in acting at age 11 after seeing a stage production of Les Miserables. She moved to Toronto at 16 to pursue screen work.
Career StartBegan her professional acting career in the Canadian film and television industry in 1996.

Physical Stats & More

Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

Secondary SchoolAttended an all-girls Catholic high school in Montreal

Personal Life

CitizenshipBecame a naturalized U.S. citizen in September 2014
ResidenceDivides her time between Los Angeles and Toronto

Relationships & More

SpouseMatthew Smith (married 2006; divorced 2014)

Family

FatherRobert Hampshire, a dentist

Career

Notable Film Roles
  • Boy Meets Girl (1998) as Angelina
  • Snow Cake (2006) as Vivienne
  • Cosmopolis
  • The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
  • Mother!
  • My Awkward Sexual Adventure
  • The End of Sex
  • Humane (2024)
  • Self Reliance (2023)
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) as Sam
  • Maid of Dishonor (lead role, filming wrapped in 2026)
Notable Television Roles
  • Schitt's Creek as Stevie Budd
  • 12 Monkeys as Jennifer Goines
  • Chapelwaite (2021) as Rebecca Morgan
  • The Rig (2023-present) lead role
  • Heated Rivalry (2025) as Vanessa
  • Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) as Sam
  • Heated Rivalry Season 2 (2026) as Vanessa
  • VisionQuest (2026) as E.D.I.T.H.
  • Slo Pitch (2026) lead role
Voice Work
  • Braceface as Alyson Malitski
  • Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series as Diana Barry
  • Carl Squared as Chloe Crashman
  • Ruby Gloom as Misery
Awards and Recognition
  • Birks Canadian Diamond Award, Cannes Film Festival (2012)
  • Gemini Award
  • Three Genie Award nominations
  • Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series (2017)
  • Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Schitt's Creek

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Her first starring film role came at age 17 in Boy Meets Girl.
2. Her acting interest was sparked by a high school performance of Les Miserables at age 11.
3. She is also a producer and has moved into writing and directing for upcoming projects.
4. She appeared in The Tragically Hip music video 'Not Necessary' in 2021.
5. She frequently collaborates with fellow Canadian actor Jay Baruchel.
6. She was cast as E.D.I.T.H., the AI program, in Marvel's VisionQuest, reuniting with showrunner Terry Matalas from 12 Monkeys.

Also born on 29 August

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