The 10 best Emma Roberts movies and TV shows

There were some memorable events Emma Roberts She has appeared in many memorable films and television shows throughout her career, some of which are her most notable roles of the 21st century. The star, who is 33 years old at the time of writing, is the daughter of Oscar nominee Eric Roberts and niece of Oscar winner Julia Roberts. She is also an MTV Movie + TV Award winner, a Teen Choice Award winner (out of 10 nominations), and a Young Artist Award winner (out of 12 nominations).

Roberts’ film acting career began when she was only 10 years old. Early in her career, she played preteen and teen roles for quite some time, but she made a smooth transition into adult roles as well. One of the key genres in this transition was horror, and she began playing teen roles in various horror films and television shows, solidifying her status as a modern-day scream queen. This helped her find more similar roles as she moved past the teenage phase of her career.

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Ten The Hunt (2020)

Character: Yoga Pants

Emma Roberts’ role hunting Had the film had the chance to complete its theatrical run, its cast may not have received as much attention. Its March 2020 release was cut short by global theater closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it grossed just $12.4 million at the box office against a $14 million production budget. It then premiered on PVOD for $19.99, but it’s not reported how much that boosted profits. But despite its mixed financial fate, the film holds a 66% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Roberts has not played a major role. huntingBut that’s what makes her appearance in this film particularly interesting: She’s one of the first characters to appear on screen, but is killed off quickly in a shocking turn of events, making her similar to Drew Barrymore’s character. scream Or Janet Leigh PsychoAudiences were excited to see Emma Roberts in a potential leading role in a horror satire film.

9 Aquamarine (2006)

Character: Claire

AquamarineBased on the young adult novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman, the film was met with somewhat lukewarm reviews upon its initial release; as of this writing, it has a Rotten score of 52% on the Tomatometer, but a fairly positive 62% among audiences. It grossed $23 million at the box office against a production budget of $12 million, and likely did not break even in theaters, considering that films typically need to recoup at least twice their budget.

but, Aquamarine The film is a key part of Roberts’ early career, marking her first lead role in a feature film; she had previously starred in films for Air Bud Entertainment. SpymateHowever, despite the film having a theatrical release in Canada, it was released straight to DVD in the United States. Aquamarine Apart from small roles in films in the early 2000s, her theatre debut was in Blowing, Grand Championand America’s Sweetheart.

8 Hotel for Dogs (2009)

Character: Andy

Hotels for dogsAnother youth film based on the 1971 novel by Lois Duncan, genuine No hits AquamarineThe film grossed $117.2 million worldwide against a production budget of $35 million, making it Roberts’ second-highest-grossing film of all time, but it has received less favorable reviews from critics, currently sitting at a Tomatometer score of 46% and a user score of 55%.

Despite a poor Rotten Tomatoes score, the film marked Roberts’ commercial success as a young star, and it also gave Roberts the opportunity to work with some of her most experienced co-stars to date; the adult roles in the film were played by established actors. friend alumna Lisa Kudrow, Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and Kevin Dillon, who was starring in the HBO hit at the time. Entourage.

7 Unfabulous (2004-2007)

Character: Adi Singer

wonderful is a Nickelodeon middle school sitcom that was at one time one of the most-watched US shows among the 10-16 year old demographic. Though it only lasted three seasons, it continued to be aired in reruns on the network for nearly a decade. While the show does not have an official score on either Rotten Tomatoes or Metacritic, it has a solid user rating of 6.3 out of 10 on IMDb.

wonderful This is the show that put Emma Roberts on the map. Her role as the relatable and lovable Addie Singer catapulted her to stardom and won 13 of the show’s 26 nominations, including two Kids’ Choice Award nominations, two Teen Choice Award nominations, and eight Young Artist Award nominations as both a lead actor and part of the ensemble cast.

6 The Millers (2013)

Character: Casey Mathis

We are the MillersDespite its R rating (which can limit potential audiences and hinder a film’s box office success), it was a huge hit and remains the highest-grossing film starring Emma Roberts more than a decade after its release. The film was a huge success, grossing $270 million on a production budget of $37 million. This is also reflected in the film’s Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score, which is a high 76%, beating the rather negative Tomatometer score of 48%.

Apart from his work in the horror genre, We are the Millers The film marked a major stepping stone for Roberts to move away from wholesome teen roles, and it revealed that the star was still capable of delivering comedic comedy just like his earlier roles, albeit with a cruder humor this time around.

Five Nerve (2016)

Character: V

Another teen film adaptation (this time based on the 2012 Jean Ryan novel of the same name) Nerve The film became Roberts’ fourth highest-grossing film at the time, and is now his fifth. Released this summer, the film grossed $95.3 million on a production budget of $19 million, more than four times its production cost. In addition to its successful theatrical release, it received solid reviews from both critics and audiences, earning fresh scores of 67% and 66% from respective groups on Rotten Tomatoes.

in NerveRoberts brings years of experience playing similar roles to her final teen role, and she and co-star Dave Franco (also a prolific teen actor) bring their characters at the center of a thrilling tale that’s heightened by the glowing neon aesthetic of the on-screen action. catfish and Paranormal Activity 3 Directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman.

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Four Scream Queens (2015-2016)

Character: Chanel Oberlin

After playing a supporting role in American Horror StoryEmma Roberts has reunited with co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk for the upcoming show. Scream QueensThough the horror-comedy’s cast changed significantly between seasons one and two (which was also the final season), she was one of the main cast members in both. The show has an average rating of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, with an almost identical audience score of 76%, thanks to a variety of positive user reviews.

Scream Queens Roberts will take on a more prominent role as sorority queen Chanel Oberlin, one of the main antagonists. The show will be a perfect fit for her comedic style and her recent work on the show. We are the Millers She had previous experience in the horror genre.

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3 Scream 4 (2011)

Character: Jill Roberts

Scream 4It is the third sequel to the 1996 hit meta-horror film. screamis one of Roberts’ highest-grossing films of all time, grossing $97.2 million on a production budget of $40 million, making it the highest-grossing film of 2011. sucker punch and RitualsWhile it has received mixed reviews from critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 60% Fresh score on the Tomatometer and gave birth to one of the series’ most beloved characters, Kirby Reed, who made a spectacular return in the 2023 film. Scream VI.

Scream 4 It gave Emma Roberts a major breakthrough. As one of her first horror films, it not only helped her break away from her wholesome teen image, but also allowed her to show off her range as a performer. This teen slasher film and scream The franchise’s legacy sequels will be her, Scream QueensChanel and other iconic Mean Girl characters also make appearances.

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2 The Black Coat’s Daughter (2015)

Character: Joan

A24 Horror Movies Blackcoat’s Daughter was another under-the-radar release for Roberts. Its theatrical release only brought in $38,348 at the box office, due to a two-week run in only 26 theaters in the United States and a similarly shortened run overseas. However, the film is one of Roberts’ most highly acclaimed. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a Certified Fresh Tomatometer score of 75%, the second highest score of any film and the highest rated for a Certified title.

Blackcoat’s Daughter The film marked an important turning point in Roberts’ career: although it had a certain teenage vibe to it, being set in a boarding school and co-starring young actors Kiernan Shipka and Lucy Boynton, the film’s slightly more chilling approach to horror gave her the opportunity to play a more nuanced character, proving that she was also capable of more mature roles.

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1 American Horror Story (2011-)

Characters: Various

American Horror Story This horror film solidified Roberts’ status as a scream queen. Scream 4 She made her debut on the popular show (which has an average rating of 77% on Rotten Tomatoes) in season three as the ruthless Madison Montgomery. Witches’ Gatheringappeared in season 4 (SpectacleMaggie Esmeralda), Season 7 (cultSerena Belinda), Season 8 (Apocalypsereprising her role as Madison Montgomery), Season 9 (1984Brooke Thompson) and Season 12 (delicateas Anna Victoria Alcott.

Over the years, the show has offered her roles suited to all ages, as her current roles on both ends of the spectrum on the show prove: She started off as the iconic teenage Mean Girl, and more recently played a pregnant Hollywood starlet who is forced to face some serious body horror and complex decisions about how much she’s willing to sacrifice to maintain her lifestyle.

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