Emmy Rossum with her hair pulled back and a few loose strands framing her face, wearing a black top and earrings, smiling faintly for the camera.

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Emmy Rossum

Born

September 12, 1986

Died
Birthplace

New York City, New York, US

Age

40 Years Old

Horoscope

Virgo

Who Is Emmy Rossum?

Emmanuelle Grey Rossum is an American actress and singer, celebrated for her powerful mezzo-soprano voice and nuanced dramatic portrayals. Her commanding presence translates across both film and television roles.

Her breakout role arrived in 2004 as Christine Daaé in the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She is also known for her striking, curly brown hair.

Full NameEmmanuelle Grey Rossum
GenderFemale
Height5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Relationship StatusMarried
Net Worth$12 million
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityWhite
EducationSpence School, Stanford University, Columbia University
MotherCheryl Rossum
KidsDaughter, Son

Early Life and Education

Born in New York City, Emmanuelle Grey Rossum began singing at age seven in the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus. Her mother, Cheryl Rossum, raised her as an only child.

She attended the Spence School before pursuing her career. Rossum earned her high school diploma at 15 through Stanford University’s online program, later studying at Columbia University.

Notable Relationships

On the set of the film Comet, Emmy Rossum met director Sam Esmail, whom she married in May 2017. She was previously married to music producer Justin Siegel from 2008 to 2010.

Rossum and Esmail have two children, a daughter born in May 2021 and a son born in April 2023. The couple maintains a private family life.

Career Highlights

Rossum’s portrayal of Christine Daaé in the film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Critics’ Choice Award. She also starred in the disaster film The Day After Tomorrow.

On television, she achieved widespread recognition for her role as Fiona Gallagher in the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless. Rossum also expanded her career by directing episodes of the acclaimed series.

Signature Quote

“I try to keep myself as sane and as grounded as possible by surrounding myself with normal people, such as all the friends that I’ve had from when I was little.”

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