Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, singer, television director |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/09/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Emmy Rossum
14/09/2026
Rossum presented the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series award alongside Alan Cumming at the 2026 Emmy Awards. She attended the ceremony in a black couture gown.
03/08/2026
Hulu renewed Furious for a second season after its first season wrapped in late August 2026. The renewal came as the show drew strong attention and praise for Rossum's performance.
27/07/2026
Emmy Rossum returned to a leading television role in Hulu's crime thriller Furious, premiering on July 27, 2026. She plays FBI agent Alice Black and also serves as an executive producer, and the series became a notable breakout hit.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Emmanuelle Grey Rossum |
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| Summary | Known for playing Fiona Gallagher in the Showtime series Shameless and for her lead role in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. In 2026 she starred in and executive produced the Hulu crime thriller Furious. |
| Years Active | 1993–present |
| Accolades | Critics' Choice Award and Saturn Award wins; Golden Globe Award and Independent Spirit Award nominations |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" (173 cm) |
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity and Background | Raised in a Jewish household; identifies as Jewish |
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| Health Advocacy | Has spoken openly about living with celiac disease and supports awareness and research |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Sam Esmail (m. 2017) |
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| Former Spouse | Justin Siegel (m. 2008; div. 2010) |
| Relationship Origin | Met Sam Esmail on the set of Shameless and became engaged in 2015 |
Family
| Mother | Cheryl Rossum, a corporate photographer |
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| Father | Details limited |
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| Relatives | Arthur P. Becker (cousin) |
Career
| Early Career | Joined the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus as a child and appeared on television by age 11 |
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| Breakthrough | Mystic River (2003) is widely viewed as her breakthrough film role |
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| Directing | Works as a television director |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sang with the Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus from around age seven | |
| 2. Has joked that her musical ability came from her mother playing classical music and opera during her pregnancy | |
| 3. Declined several offers to record classical albums after The Phantom of the Opera, preferring contemporary mainstream music |
