Emmy Rossum is an American screen actress, singer-songwriter, and television director. She is recognized for her role as Fiona Gallagher in the comedy-drama series Shameless (2008–2015). At a young age, Emmy Rossum took up singing.
She ultimately discovered her true vocation and began working as an actress. She has appeared in numerous films, including ‘Songcatcher,‘ ‘An American Rhapsody,’ ‘Passionada,’ ‘Mystic River,’ and other movies. In movies, she has played roles such as ‘The Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘The Day After Tomorrow,’ and’ Poseidon.’
She has also made a name for herself as a vocalist. Her debut album, “Inside Out,” was praised by critics. When her mother was pregnant with Emmy, her mother listened to classical music and operas, according to Rossum, giving her musical talents.
Family And Early Life Of Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum was born in Brooklyn in 1986 as Emmanuelle Grey, the only child of a single mother. Her parents divorced before she was born, her mother is Russian Jewish, and her father is English and Dutch.
At seven, Rossum was invited to join the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus. She sang on stage for five years, frequently in operas such as “La bohème” and “Turandot.“
She began taking acting lessons with Flo Salant Greenberg and acting coach Terry Knickerbocker when she became more interested in it.
After studying at the Spence School in Manhattan for several years, she dropped out to pursue a career. She subsequently completed high school through distance learning programs and got a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University.
She made her professional acting debut in the television film “Grace & Glorie” in 1996. Likewise, In 1997, she played the original Abigail Williams on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns” and had a guest appearance on “Law & Order.”
Subsequently, In the late 1990s, she appeared in several more series, including “A Will of Their Own,” the TV mini-series “Only Love,” the ABC program “Snoops,” and the Disney television film “Genius.”
Emmy Rossum | Career
In 2000, the same year as her appearance as a young Audrey Hepburn in “The Audrey Hepburn Story” on television, 13-year-old Rossum debuted in the feature film “Songcatcher,” playing an Appalachian orphan. The young actress, who also sang a duet with Dolly Parton for the soundtrack, was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance.
Subsequently, In 2000, she was in the biographical drama “An American Rhapsody” and the British thriller “Happy Now?” In 2002, she starred in the film “Passionada,” and in 2003, she played the leading role in the comedy film “Nola.”
In 2003, she made her debut in a major studio film, playing the tragic daughter of Sean Penn’s grieving father in Clint Eastwood’s “Mystic River.” Even bigger parts followed in 2005 when Rossum played the scientist-fiction disaster film “The Day After Tomorrow,” directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “The Phantom of the Opera” on screen.
In the much-loved Phantom of the Opera, she was Christine Daaé, who sang and danced her way to becoming a star. Therefore, She received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her spectacular performance for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
She has since appeared in several films, including “Poseidon,” a remake of the classic disaster film “The Poseidon Adventure” (2018), the romantic drama “Dare” (2017), the social media thriller “Inside” (2015), the gothic fantasy “Beautiful Creatures,” based on the young adult novel of the same name (2013) with Hilary Swank, the romantic comedy “Comet” (2014), and Liam Neeson’s action thriller “Cold Pursuit” (2018).
“Shameless” And Other TV Credits
In 2011, Rossum began appearing in the Showtime series “Shameless,” based on the British program. She played Fiona Gallagher, the eldest sister of a motherless family led by Frank Gallagher (William H. Macy), from seasons one through nine. During season seven, she also directed an episode for the first time.
Furthermore, She also directed an episode of the thriller “Mr. Robot” in 2019, starring Rami Malek. However, She went on to direct an episode of TNT’s “Animal Kingdom” that year, based on the eponymous 2010 Australian film.
In 2021, she starred in her first major part since “Shameless” on the Peacock streaming service’s drama “Angelyne,” written by Rossum’s spouse. It’s based on an in-depth study of the eponymous Los Angeles billboard model.
Music Career
After her success in “The Phantom of the Opera,” numerous contracts were offered to her to record classical albums. However, She refused them, choosing instead to create something more conventional and current.
In 2007, Rossum released her debut album, “Inside Out,” which reached number 199 on the Billboard 200. Later that year, she issued a trio of Christmas songs as part of her “Carol of the Bells EP.”
Moreover, In 2013, Rossum released her second solo album, “Sentimental Journey.” The Warner Bros. Records CD contained covers of the 1920s and 1960s songs and reached the top in Jazz Albums.
Emmy Rossum | Net Worth
Emmy Rossum, popular as Emmanuelle Grey Rosum, is an American actress, director, and singer with an estimated net worth of $12 million in 2022. She became known for her role as Fiona Gallagher on the TV program “Shameless.”
Relationship Of Emmy Rossum
In 2008, she married Justin Siegel. Following irreconcilable differences between the two, they divorced in 2010. In 2015, Rossum began dating writer and director Sam Esmail, whom she had seen for two years. However, They wed at a Reform synagogue in New York City in 2017 after being engaged for two years.
Emmy Rossum | Activism
She has worked with several different organizations. As a youth, she served as a YouthAIDS ambassador. Likewise, She became the spokesperson for the apparel line Pinkitude in 2008, helping to raise breast cancer awareness. She’s also done PSA work for the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund, Global Green USA, and Best Friends Animal Society.
Emmy Rossum | Awards And Nominations
- BFCA Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actress 2005
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance 2001
- Young Hollywood Award for Standout Performance by a Young Actress 2014
- Young Hollywood Award for Style Icon 2014
- MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance 2005
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress-Motion Picture- Musical or Comedy 2005
- Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical 2005
Emmy Rossum | Social Media Presence
Rossum is on popular social media sites like Twitter and Instagram with a huge fan following. She has more than 1 million followers on both platforms.
Additional Information
| Сеlеbrаtеd Nаmе: | Emmy Rossum |
| Nickname: | Emmy |
| Rеаl Nаmе/Full Nаmе: | Emmanuelle Grey Rossum |
| Gеndеr: | Female |
| Аgе: | 35 |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 12 September, 1986 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | New York, United Kingdom |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | American |
| Неіght: | 1.73m |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Straight |
| Relationship Ѕtаtuѕ: | Married |
| Spouse(Ex): | Sam Esmail |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Actress, Director Singer |
| Nеt Wоrth іn 2022: | $12 million |
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