Emily Osment Bio
Emily Jordan Osment (born March 10, 1992) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter who first rose to attention as a child performer before becoming a familiar face on the Disney Channel. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she began appearing in television shows and films at a young age and later earned wide recognition as Lilly Truscott on the long-running series Hannah Montana. In addition to her acting career, Osment has built a parallel identity as a recording artist, performing under the musical alias Bluebiird.
Across her career, Osment has balanced family-oriented television with independent film, voice acting, and music releases. She is the younger sister of actor Haley Joel Osment and has continued to expand her résumé with dramatic and comedic roles in both cable and streaming projects. Her work on series such as Young & Hungry, The Kominsky Method, and Young Sheldon has helped establish her as a versatile performer beyond her early Disney years.
Early Life and Background
Emily Jordan Osment was born on March 10, 1992, in Los Angeles, California, to actor Michael Eugene Osment and Theresa Osment, an English teacher. She was raised as a Catholic and attended Chandler Elementary School in Pasadena. Growing up in a household connected to the entertainment industry gave her early exposure to acting and helped shape her interest in performing from a young age.
Her father appeared in several films, including her own movie Soccer Mom, and her older brother is Academy Award-nominee Haley Joel Osment. The family environment nurtured her curiosity about storytelling and music, and she often took part in school and community activities that allowed her to develop confidence in front of audiences.
Osment later enrolled at Occidental College, where she pursued higher education alongside her growing career in entertainment. Her time at the institution reflected her desire to balance academic growth with her professional commitments in film and television.
Path to Acting
Emily Osment’s entry into the entertainment industry began in 1997, when she was cast in a commercial for the flower delivery company FTD. She was featured in many commercials afterward, which led to her acting debut in the 1999 film The Secret Life of Girls, starring Eugene Levy and Linda Hamilton. The same year, she co-starred with Glenn Close in the Hallmark television film Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter’s End, a role that earned her a Young Artist Award nomination.
She went on to make brief appearances on television shows such as Touched by an Angel, Friends, and 3rd Rock from the Sun, and also had a short appearance in the Smash Mouth music video All Star. These early roles introduced her to a variety of genres and helped her gain experience on both small and large productions.
In 2002, Osment made her film debut as Gerti Giggles in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, winning the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film for the role. She reprised the character in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over in 2003, a film that grossed $197 million worldwide. She also voiced characters in animated projects such as Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch and Edward Fubbwupper Fibbed Big, further expanding her range.
Emily Osment Career
Early Career (1997–2005)
During her earliest years in the industry, Osment built a steady résumé through television guest spots and small film parts. Her debut in The Secret Life of Girls and her role alongside Glenn Close in Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter’s End established her as a promising young performer capable of handling dramatic material. These roles earned her early recognition from the Young Artist Awards and helped open doors to larger projects.
Her casting in the Spy Kids franchise marked her first major film appearances and introduced her to broader audiences. The success of those films, combined with her growing list of television credits, positioned her for a leading role on a high-profile Disney Channel series.
Breakthrough (2005–2014)
In 2005, Osment was cast as Lilly Truscott on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, the best friend of Miley Cyrus and girlfriend to Oliver Oken in later seasons. The series premiere scored record ratings for Disney Channel with 5.4 million viewers. Her performance earned her a Young Artist Award nomination in 2007 for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama).
Beyond Hannah Montana, Osment appeared in projects such as R. L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: Don’t Think About It, the Disney Channel original movie Dadnapped, and the 2008 film Soccer Mom, in which she co-starred with her father. She also starred as a goth in The Haunting Hour: Don’t Think About It, earning a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008 for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress.
In 2011, she starred in the ABC Family movie Cyberbully, which addressed online harassment and drew 3.4 million viewers on its premiere. The role led to her being voted the U.G.L.Y. (Unique Gifted Lovable You) Celebrity of 2011 at the seventh annual Celebrity of the Year Award. That same year, Osment joined the cast of the web series Cleaners in 2013, which was renewed for a second season in 2014. These projects demonstrated her willingness to take on more serious material while maintaining her connection to youth-oriented programming.
Notable Works and Milestones
Osment’s signature role remains Lilly Truscott on Hannah Montana, which earned her multiple Young Artist Award nominations and cemented her status as a Disney Channel star. Her work on The Kominsky Method brought her two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. She also received three Teen Choice Award nominations for her leading role as Gabi Diamond on the Freeform series Young & Hungry (2014–2018).
Emily Osment Award Nominations
Emily Osment has received several award nominations across her career in film and television. Her early work earned Young Artist Award nominations, including one in 2007 for Best Performance in a TV Series and another in 2008 for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress. She later received three Teen Choice Award nominations for her role in Young & Hungry. In addition, Osment earned two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her work on The Kominsky Method.
Emily Osment Awards Won
Osment has been recognized with industry awards for both her film and television performances. She won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film for her role in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams in 2002. She was also named the U.G.L.Y. (Unique Gifted Lovable You) Celebrity of 2011 for her performance in the ABC Family movie Cyberbully.
Emily Osment Family
Emily Osment comes from a family with deep ties to the entertainment industry. Her father, Michael Eugene Osment, is an actor who has appeared in several films, including her movie Soccer Mom. Her mother, Theresa Osment, is an English teacher. Her older brother is Academy Award-nominee Haley Joel Osment, known for his roles in The Sixth Sense and other major films. The family’s artistic background helped support Emily’s early interest in performing.
Personal Life
From 2013 to 2015, Osment dated actor Jimmy Tatro. She was later in a relationship with therapist Jim Gilbert from 2016 to early 2021. In 2021, she began a relationship with Jack Anthony, and the couple announced their engagement in June 2023. They married in a private ceremony in October 2024, and she filed for divorce five months later in March 2025. The divorce was uncontested and was settled and completed on March 10, 2025, approximately three days after the filing.
Upcoming Projects
Emily Osment continues to star as Mandy McAllister on the CBS sitcom Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, a spin-off of Young Sheldon that premiered on October 17, 2024, and is scheduled to continue during the 2024–25 television season. She also maintains her music career under the alias Bluebiird, releasing independent material through her label Bluebiird Music.
