Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty; Dave Benett/GettyEmma Robertsis charting her own career path.The actresstoldTatlerin the magazine’s March 2022 cover story that she never felt pressure to emulate her famous auntJulia Roberts' movie career. Emma is the daughter of the Oscar winner’s brother, actor Eric Roberts, and Kelly Cunningham.“I never aspired to be her. I love her so much, I love her work, but I’m just doing my own thing,” said Emma, 30.The actress was a Nickelodeon star withUnfabulous, also taking on family friendly movies like 20016’sAquamarine, 2007’sNancy Drewand 2009’sHotel for Dogs. She said she was excited to take on different, darker roles whenAmerican Horror StoryandScream Queenscreator Ryan Murphy gave her the chance.“My favorite parts have been ones that people don’t expect — when Ryan Murphy cast me inAmerican Horror Story, for example. People saw me as this nice, teen girl and I couldn’t get older, edgier roles at the time,” said Emma. “He gave me that opportunity, and I’d love to do that for others.“Victor DemarchelierNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elsewhere in the interview, Emma recalled being on set for some of Julia’s big movies when she was little, likeErin BrockovichandAmerica’s Sweethearts.“I’d write the wardrobe tags and organize the makeup brushes and watch how they did their continuity books. I would ask questions without a filter. This industry really is ‘learn as you go,’ " she explained.Emma Roberts with Julia Roberts in 2012.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBack in 2013, Julia spoke to theLos Angeles Timesabout watching her niece handle fame, saying of the then-22-year-old at the time, “When she comes to stay with us, I always think, ‘Please let her be the same’ — and she is still the same magical girl she used to be. I think so much of it has to do with your intentions in taking on a business like this. If you have a pure view of what you want to accomplish, I think you can maintain your sense of self.”
Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty; Dave Benett/Getty
Emma Robertsis charting her own career path.The actresstoldTatlerin the magazine’s March 2022 cover story that she never felt pressure to emulate her famous auntJulia Roberts' movie career. Emma is the daughter of the Oscar winner’s brother, actor Eric Roberts, and Kelly Cunningham.“I never aspired to be her. I love her so much, I love her work, but I’m just doing my own thing,” said Emma, 30.The actress was a Nickelodeon star withUnfabulous, also taking on family friendly movies like 20016’sAquamarine, 2007’sNancy Drewand 2009’sHotel for Dogs. She said she was excited to take on different, darker roles whenAmerican Horror StoryandScream Queenscreator Ryan Murphy gave her the chance.“My favorite parts have been ones that people don’t expect — when Ryan Murphy cast me inAmerican Horror Story, for example. People saw me as this nice, teen girl and I couldn’t get older, edgier roles at the time,” said Emma. “He gave me that opportunity, and I’d love to do that for others.“Victor DemarchelierNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Elsewhere in the interview, Emma recalled being on set for some of Julia’s big movies when she was little, likeErin BrockovichandAmerica’s Sweethearts.“I’d write the wardrobe tags and organize the makeup brushes and watch how they did their continuity books. I would ask questions without a filter. This industry really is ‘learn as you go,’ " she explained.Emma Roberts with Julia Roberts in 2012.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBack in 2013, Julia spoke to theLos Angeles Timesabout watching her niece handle fame, saying of the then-22-year-old at the time, “When she comes to stay with us, I always think, ‘Please let her be the same’ — and she is still the same magical girl she used to be. I think so much of it has to do with your intentions in taking on a business like this. If you have a pure view of what you want to accomplish, I think you can maintain your sense of self.”
Emma Robertsis charting her own career path.
The actresstoldTatlerin the magazine’s March 2022 cover story that she never felt pressure to emulate her famous auntJulia Roberts' movie career. Emma is the daughter of the Oscar winner’s brother, actor Eric Roberts, and Kelly Cunningham.
“I never aspired to be her. I love her so much, I love her work, but I’m just doing my own thing,” said Emma, 30.
The actress was a Nickelodeon star withUnfabulous, also taking on family friendly movies like 20016’sAquamarine, 2007’sNancy Drewand 2009’sHotel for Dogs. She said she was excited to take on different, darker roles whenAmerican Horror StoryandScream Queenscreator Ryan Murphy gave her the chance.
“My favorite parts have been ones that people don’t expect — when Ryan Murphy cast me inAmerican Horror Story, for example. People saw me as this nice, teen girl and I couldn’t get older, edgier roles at the time,” said Emma. “He gave me that opportunity, and I’d love to do that for others.”
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Elsewhere in the interview, Emma recalled being on set for some of Julia’s big movies when she was little, likeErin BrockovichandAmerica’s Sweethearts.
“I’d write the wardrobe tags and organize the makeup brushes and watch how they did their continuity books. I would ask questions without a filter. This industry really is ‘learn as you go,’ " she explained.
Emma Roberts with Julia Roberts in 2012.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
Back in 2013, Julia spoke to theLos Angeles Timesabout watching her niece handle fame, saying of the then-22-year-old at the time, “When she comes to stay with us, I always think, ‘Please let her be the same’ — and she is still the same magical girl she used to be. I think so much of it has to do with your intentions in taking on a business like this. If you have a pure view of what you want to accomplish, I think you can maintain your sense of self.”
source: people.com
