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Emma Dumont

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1994-11-15
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From a very young age, Emma Dumont was immersed in the world of performance. By just 3 years old, Emma was already dancing ballet, and as they grew up, their passion only deepened—eventually leading to modeling during their teenage years. Emma Dumont truly went above and beyond, traveling extensively to hone their craft in various performing arts, even making the journey all the way to Russia for intensive ballet training. Over the years, Emma Dumont proved to be incredibly versatile, excelling not just in dance but also exploring robotics, mastering the violin, and even joining a roller derby team—showing early on that creativity and discipline were at the heart of everything they did.

Emma Dumont’s first taste of the big screen came at the age of 12 with a role in the Mark Duplass-led indie comedy True Adolescents (2009), marking the beginning of what would become a diverse acting career. After taking part in a few smaller projects, Emma Dumont landed their breakout role as Melanie Segal, the spirited and tomboyish dance student, on the Amy Sherman-Palladino series Bunheads (ABC Family, 2012–2013). The show may have been short-lived, but it put Emma Dumont firmly on the map.

Following the end of Bunheads, Emma Dumont navigated the ups and downs of Hollywood—trying out for a couple of television pilots that didn’t make it past the development stage—while still building momentum with appearances in films like Inherent Vice (2014). In 2015, Emma Dumont joined the cast of Aquarius (NBC, 2015–2016) as a series regular, further showcasing their range. Around the same time, fans saw Emma Dumont pop up in guest roles on popular shows such as The Magicians (Syfy, 2015– ) and Pretty Little Liars (Freeform, 2010–2017), where their presence always left an impression.

But the turning point came in 2017 when Emma Dumont was cast in a major role as Polaris, the powerful mutant from the X-Men universe, on the Fox series The Gifted. It was a defining moment in Emma Dumont’s career—one that brought widespread recognition and solidified their place in the world of genre television. From ballet stages to comic book screens, Emma Dumont has consistently followed their passion with dedication and flair.

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When it comes to Emma Dumont’s filmography, her highest rated movie by far is Oppenheimer (2023), which received widespread acclaim and really showcased her talent alongside a stellar cast. On the other hand, if we look at the lower end of the spectrum, Emma Dumont’s lowest rated project is Nobody Walks (2012), a film that didn’t quite resonate with audiences or critics as strongly. While Emma Dumont has taken on a variety of roles over the years, these two stand out when evaluating her career highs and lows. It’s interesting to see how Emma Dumont’s work spans different genres and eras, but clearly, her role in Oppenheimer marked a major highlight. Still, every actor has their ups and downs, and even Emma Dumont had early experiences like Nobody Walks that, while not highly rated, likely contributed to her growth. Overall, Emma Dumont continues to build a diverse and compelling body of work.

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