Who are Emma Roberts' parents?

Last Modified Sep 7, 2023 17:50 GMT
Source- Emma Roberts’ Instagram page
Source- Emma Roberts’ Instagram page

Emma Roberts was born to actors Eric Roberts and Kelly Cunningham.

Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress who was born on February 10, 1991. Roberts is highly known for working in various horror and thriller projects such as American Horror Story, Scream 4, Scream Queens, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Nerve and many more to count. Due to her famous star-filled family, Roberts got into the entertainment industry as a child actor.

Her first ever role was at the age nine in Ted Demme's 2001 drama film Blow. Just like many other celebrities, Roberts found her breakthrough by working with Nickelodeon. In 2004, Emma Roberts bagged her first lead role in the Nickelodeon sitcom Unfabulous. The show aired for three seasons and with that Roberts became a household name in the industry. She went on to bag several Teen Choice Award and Young Artist Award nominations and die hard fans.

Who is Emma Roberts’ father?

Source- Eric Roberts’ Instagram page
Source- Eric Roberts’ Instagram page

Emma Roberts is the only child of American actor Eric Roberts. Roberts was born on April 18, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S and he is also known for being the elder sibling of famous actress Julia Roberts and Lisa Roberts Gillan. As per many reports, Emma Roberts’ father was unaware that he was the elder sibling of Julia and Lisa. His parents had a divorce in 1972 and since then he was staying with his father, while his mother moved with his sisters to Smyrna, Atlanta. Eric Roberts got to know about his sisters Julia and Lisa in 2004.

Speaking of his professional life, Emma Roberts’ father Eric Roberts has worked in various films and TV shows. His most notable work is in projects such as Runaway Train, The Specialist, Cecil B. Demented, The Institute, Inherent Vice, The Dark Knight, The Expendables, etc.

Eric Roberts had Emma Roberts (his only biological daughter) with ex-partner Kelly Cunningham. He began dating the actress in 1988 and had Emma Roberts on February 10, 1991. That same year, Roberts and Cunningham called it quits. As of 2023, Eric Roberts is married to Eliza Garrett and the step-father to her kids, Keaton Simons and Morgan Simons from Garrett’s previous marriage.

Who is Emma Roberts’ mother?

Source- Kelly Cunningham’s Instagram page
Source- Kelly Cunningham’s Instagram page

While there is ample information available on Emma Roberts’ father Eric Roberts, there is little to no information available on the Scream Queen fame’s mother Kelly Cunningham. As per IMDb, Cunningham is also an actress and is known for working in movies such as Silent Love Stories-II, Billy Club, Legal ThreaT.

Roberts has chosen to keep her relationship with her parents out of the limelight, hence, there is not much information available on her mother from her side too. Kelly Cunningham had Emma Robert with her ex-partner and American actor Eric Roberts. The two had a relationship starting from 1988 which ended in 1991.

FAQs

A. Yes, Emma Roberts has a son named Rhodes. He was born on December 27, 2020.

A. Eric Roberts is 67 years old as of 2023.

A. Yes, Julia Roberts is Emma Roberts’ aunt. Julia Roberts is the younger sister of Emma’s father Eric Robert.

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