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Emma Roberts stars as "Anna Victoria Alcott" in American Horror Story: Delicate.

Career Highlights

Emma Roberts is an undeniable talent who has amassed an impressive film and television career over the course of two decades.In August 2021, Roberts signed a first-look deal with Hulu to develop television series under her production banner, Belletrist TV. This collaboration focuses on adaptations of books with her Belletrist book club co-founder Karah Preiss, serving as executive producer, and the club’s director of development Matt Matruski, producing. Based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, the first project developed is Tell Me Lies, starring Grace Van Patten and Jackson White. The series premiered on September 7, 2022, and, to much critical acclaim, has since been renewed for a second season. Additionally, Roberts serves as an executive producer, alongside Priess under their Belletrist TV banner, on the First Kill, released on June 10, 2022 on Netflix. She recently wrapped production on Marvel’s Madame Web. Next, Roberts will begin production on Frank Coraci’s Verona Spies for which she will star as the titular character opposite Geoffrey Rush.Upcoming, Roberts will executive produce and star in Liz W. Garcia’s Space Cadet from Stampede Ventures. Roberts starred in Spencer Squire’s Abandoned, which premiered on June 17, 2022. Previously, Roberts starred opposite Luke Bracey in Netflix’s film Holidate in October 2020. Roberts reunited with Bracy in the romantic comedy Maybe I Do, also starring Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere and William H. Macy. Further, Roberts rejoined Holidate screenwriter Tiffany Paulsen in the romantic comedy About Fate, released on September 9, 2022. Roberts was a lead in multiple seasons of Ryan Murphy’s anthology television series American Horror Story for FX. In 2013, she appeared in the third installment Coven as “Madison.” In 2014, she appeared in the fourth installment Freak Show as “Maggie Esmeralda.” Roberts reprised “Madison” in the eighth installment Apocalypse. In 2019, Roberts returned for the series’ ninth installment 1984 as “Brooke Thompson.” Both American Horror Story: Coven and American Horror Story: Freak Show received Emmy® nominations for Outstanding Limited Series.In 2019, Roberts starred in Paradise Hills, the directorial debut of Spanish helmer Alice Waddington. She lent her voice as “Wedgehead” in the animated feature UglyDolls released in May 2019. In May 2018, Roberts appeared in Matthew Newton’s Who We Are Now. In April 2018, Roberts co-starred in Sam Boyd’s In a Relationship opposite Michael Angarano. Roberts was previously seen in Osgood Perkins’ horror-thriller The Blackcoat’s Daughter. In July 2016, Roberts starred opposite Dave Franco in the Lionsgate cyber-thriller Nerve. From 2015-2016, Roberts portrayed “Chanel Oberlin” in the FOX comedy-horror series Scream Queens for two seasons. From the minds of Glee creators Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan, the series also starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Lea Michele and Abigail Breslin.In September 2015, Roberts co-starred alongside Mickey Rourke and Nat Wolff in Tony McNamara’s indie feature Ashby. She also appeared opposite James Franco and Zachary Quinto in I Am Michael. In May 2014, Roberts starred in Gia Coppola’s directorial debut Palo Alto. In February 2014, Roberts took on the lead role in Scott Coffrey’s Adult World, also starring John Cusack, Evan Peters and Cloris Leachman. In August 2013, Roberts starred in Warner Bros.’ summer hit comedy We’re the Millers with Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis. The following month, Roberts starred opposite Liam Hemsworth in Lionsgate’s Empire State. Roberts starred in the fourth installment of Wes Craven’s Scream franchise, joining original cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.In October 2010, Roberts starred as “Noelle” in the critically acclaimed Focus Features production It’s Kind of a Funny Story opposite Zach Galifianakis and Viola Davis. Roberts also starred in the indie film Virginia opposite Ed Harris and Jennifer Connelly. The film is directed by Dustin Lance Black (Oscar® winner for Milk) and executive produced by Gus Van Sant. In February 2010, Roberts co-starred alongside Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Carter Jenkins and Julia Roberts in the romantic comedy Valentine’s Day. In 2009, Roberts headlined the DreamWorks hit film Hotel for Dogs. Lisa Kudrow and Don Cheadle co-star and the film grossed over $113 million worldwide.In Summer 2007, Roberts starred as the titular character in Nancy Drew for Warner Bros. The film was directed by Andrew Fleming and produced by Jerry Weintraub. That same year, she was honored as the “ShoWest Female Star of Tomorrow.” Roberts also appeared in the Fox 2000 film Aquamarine in 2006, directed by Elizabeth Allan and produced by Susan Cartsonis. From 2004-2007, Roberts played “Addie Singer” in the Nickelodeon hit comedy series Unfabulous. It was one of the highest-rated “tween” series on television. Upon landing her very first audition, Roberts booked the role of Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz’s daughter in Blow, directed by the late Ted Demme for New Line Cinema. Soon after, she starred in the Sundance short film Big Love, starring Sam Rockwell. Roberts went on to star in the indie feature film Grand Champion, opposite Joey Lauren Adams, for director Barry Tubb.Additional film credits include Little Italy opposite Hayden Christensen, Gavin Wiesen’s The Art of Getting By with Freddie Highmore and Michael Angarano, Celeste and Jesse Forever opposite Rashida Jones, Noel Clark’s thriller 4.3.2.1., Joel Schumacher’s Twelve, Lymelife produced by Martin Scorsese and The Winning Season opposite Sam Rockwell. Originally from New York, Roberts currently resides in Los Angeles.

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Emma Roberts stars as "Anna Alcott" in American Horror Story: Delicate

Emma Roberts headshot wearing a gray knit top standing against a blue background for AHS: Delicate

Emma Roberts as Anna Alcott | American Horror Story: Delicate

American Horror Story: Delicate

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Emma Roberts as Anna Alcott | American Horror Story: Delicate

Cara Delevingneas Ivy

Matt Czuchryas Dex Harding

Cara Delevingne
as Ivy

Matt Czuchry
as Dex Harding