Emily Deschanel

American actress, television producer, and film producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Emily Deschanel

Emily Erin Deschanel (born October 11, 1976[2]) is an American actress, movie producer and television producer. She is best known for her role as the main character in the television series Bones.

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Deschanel at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born
Emily Erin Deschanel

(1976-10-11) October 11, 1976 (age 48)[1]
Alma mater
  • Harvard-Westlake School
  • Crossroads School
  • Boston University (B.F.A.)
Occupation(s)Actress, television producer, movie producer
Years active1994–present
Spouse
David Hornsby
(m. 2025)
Children2 sons
Parents
  • Caleb Deschanel (father)
  • Mary Jo Deschanel (mother)
RelativesZooey Deschanel (sister)
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Early life

Deschanel was born in Los Angeles, California.[2] She is of French, Swiss, Dutch, Irish and English ancestry. She is the elder daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel (née Weir). Her sister is actress Zooey Deschanel.

Personal life

Deschanel married David Hornsby in 2010. The couple's son was born in 2011.

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