Emily Carey was born in London and was raised by their mother, Sarah MacDonnell, who worked in the theater industry. Carey has credited that early exposure to backstage life with helping inspire their acting career.
Carey keeps most details about other relatives private. No marriage or children have been publicly confirmed.
Who are Emily Carey parents?
Mr. Carey (father)
In “House of the Dragon” we watch the complicated relationships between Emily Carey’s heroine Alicent and her father Otto Hightower. In one of her interviews, Emily said, that she understands her heroine’s emotions because she also has a dysfunctional father.
At the same time, unlike her heroine, she doesn’t know anything about the father-daughter relationship. So, she had to explore it as an actress to depict on the screen. That’s why nothing is known about Emily Carey’s father. The actress isn’t close to him at all.
Sarah MacDonnell (mother)
Date of birth: February 20
Emily is very close with her mother Sarah MacDonnell. In one of her Instagram posts, Emily congratulated her mom on Father’s Day. She explained that this beautiful woman replaced her dad for her.
Sarah MacDonnell resides in East Sussex, England. Her father, Tony MacDonnell, is a famous drummer. He started to play the drum during his years at Ilfracombe Grammar School. He was the co-owner of the talent agency “Prima Artists”. Sarah’s mother, Joan MacDonnell, was a wardrobe mistress at West End Theater. Sarah grew up with a sister, named Joanna MacDonnell (Baxter). Joanna has a daughter, Emily’s cousin. Joanna is married to Luke Baxter.
Emily’s mom is single. At least, she doesn’t publicize any of her relationships. She maintains close family ties not just with her daughter, but also with her sister, niece, and parents.
Emily Carey siblings
Emily doesn’t have any siblings.
Bio
Emily Joanna Carey is an English actor born on April 30, 2003, in London. Carey uses they/them pronouns and began working professionally as a child on the West End stage and in television.
Their screen roles include young Diana in “Wonder Woman,” young Lara Croft in “Tomb Raider,” Alicent Hightower in “House of the Dragon” and Harriet Manners in Netflix’s “Geek Girl.” Carey also voiced Sh’eenaz in “The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep” and returned for the second season of “Geek Girl,” scheduled for 2026. Their relationship status is private, and they have no children.
Interesting and fun facts
Carey began acting professionally as a child.
They played young Diana in “Wonder Woman.”
They portrayed young Alicent Hightower in “House of the Dragon.”
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