Emily Deschanel

Date of Birth: October 11, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Biography

Emily Erin Deschanel is an American actress and producer best known for her role as Dr. Temperance Brennan on the Fox crime procedural series “Bones.” Born into a family with a strong presence in the entertainment industry, Emily carved her path in Hollywood with both talent and determination. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Deschanel. Emily’s younger sister, Zooey Deschanel, is also an accomplished actress and singer. Emily attended Harvard-Westlake School and Crossroads School in Los Angeles before heading to Boston University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater. Her early career saw roles in films like “Cold Mountain” (2003), “The Alamo” (2004), and “Glory Road” (2006). However, it was her role in “Bones,” which aired from 2005 to 2017, that catapulted her to stardom. Over the show’s 12 seasons, Emily received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the forensic anthropologist, earning multiple award nominations. Besides acting, Emily is an ardent advocate for animal rights and a committed vegan. She co-produced the documentary “How I Became an Elephant” and has been actively involved with organizations like PETA and Farm Sanctuary.

5 Interesting Facts about Emily Deschanel

1. Emily Deschanel is a vegan and actively promotes animal rights.

2. She co-produced the documentary “How I Became an Elephant.”

3. Emily and her sister Zooey Deschanel both starred in Fox television series; Zooey was the lead in “New Girl.”

4. She has been nominated for several awards, including a Satellite Award for Best Actress.

5. Emily studied theater at Boston University, where she earned her BFA.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emily Deschanel

1. “I’m a vegan, and I’m passionate about animal rights.”

2. “I think it’s important to show people that they can make a difference.”

3. “I love playing characters who are really driven and have a strong sense of justice.”

4. “Being a mom has made me more aware of what I put into my body and the planet.”

5. “I feel like we all have a responsibility to the world, to make it a better place.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Emily Deschanel’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Emily Deschanel has two children with her husband, actor and writer David Hornsby. Their first son, Henry Lamar Hornsby, was born on September 21, 2011, and their second son, Calvin Hornsby, was born in June 2015.