If there’s one thing we love about binge-watching our new favourite TV series, it’s discovering a new star to be obsessed with. Since rocketing to fame in her debut performance as Lady Jane Grey in My Lady Jane, actress Emily Bader has become one of the most popular young stars in Hollywood.
With her first major drama under her belt, the 27-year-old is now turning her attention to the internet’s new favourite book-to-film adaptation, with Netflix announcing that Emily will soon be starring as Poppy in the upcoming movie remake of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation.
Can’t wait to learn more about TikTok’s new favourite star? Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about Emily Bader.
How old is Emily Bader?
Born on November 8, 1996, Emily Bader is currently 27 years old.
Where is Emily Bader from?
While it’s safe to say that Emily’s incredible English accent in My Lady Jane had audiences convinced she was British, Emily was in fact born and raised in Temecula, California.
Speaking on her co-star Rob Brydon’s podcast, Emily joked that she went “full method” when perfecting her accent for the role, sharing, “When I would call my parents, I would drop back into my American accent and they’d be like, ‘You’re putting it on. You sound like you’re faking an American accent.’ My brain didn’t know how to do it.”
What movies has Emily Bader been in?
Despite My Lady Jane being her breakout role, it is not the first time Emily has led an ensemble cast.
Launching her professional acting career in 2016, Emily starred in minor roles across several television movies and series before scoring her first leading role in 2021 as Margot in Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin.
In 2022, Emily also starred as Chloe in the highly-anticipated reboot of Charmed, appearing in five episodes. After featuring in the 2023 thriller Fresh Kills, Emily began work on Prime Video’s My Lady Jane alongside Sex Education’s Edward Bluemel.
Following the success of her performance, Emily was confirmed to be starring as Poppy in Netflix’s book-to-film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation alongside The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes star Tom Blyth.
Who is Emily Bader dating?
Emily has not yet spoken publicly about her dating life, so it is unknown whether she is in a relationship.
Following the release of My Lady Jane, some fans were quick to speculate that Emily’s incredible on-screen chemistry with co-star Edward Bluemel may have sparked their off-screen romance.
Speaking on their chemistry, Emily told People, “You’re doing a show that’s romantic. You want people to buy into that… Everyone is hardcore shipping ‘Janeford,’ which I’m all for because that is the heart of the show at the end of the day.”
While their enemies-to-lovers arc may not have transcended into the real world, fans of the show have quickly become obsessed with Edward’s adorable relationship with his long-term girlfriend, comedian Mary Beth Barone.
