Emily Hampshire Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Sexuality, Partner

Emily Hampshire is a prominent Canadian actress known for her award-winning comedic and dramatic performances, most notably as Stevie Budd in the hit CBC/Netflix series Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020) and as Jennifer Goines in the Syfy drama 12 Monkeys (2015–2018).

Through her versatile work in film, television, and voice acting over more than three decades, she has brought sharp wit, emotional depth, and authenticity to quirky, resilient characters, earning critical praise and a devoted fanbase while advocating for LGBTQ+ representation as a proud pansexual woman.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Emily Hampshire
• Stage Name: Emily Hampshire
• Born: August 29, 1979
• Age: 46 years old
• Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian
• Ethnicity: Canadian
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5’4″ (163 cm)
• Religion: Not publicly specified
• Parents: Robert Hampshire and Mrs. Hampshire
• Siblings: Two siblings
• Spouse: Matthew Smith
• Children: None
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Emily Hampshire was born on August 29, 1981, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was brought up by her parents, Robert Hampshire (a dentist) and Mrs. Hampshire, in a supportive family environment in and around Montreal, including time in the suburb of Beaconsfield. She grew up having two siblings.

At age 16, she moved to Toronto to pursue professional roles. She was accepted into the American Academy of Dramatic Arts but chose not to attend due to a conflicting film opportunity. Her ethnicity is Canadian. Her religion is not publicly detailed.

Career

Emily Hampshire began her professional acting career in the mid-1990s with guest appearances on Canadian shows such as Are You Afraid of the Dark? Her first major film role came at age 17 as Angelina in the 1998 romantic comedy Boy Meets Girl. She built a steady resume in Canadian cinema with roles in Posers (2003), Twist (2003), and the acclaimed Snow Cake (2006) opposite Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver, where she played a young woman with autism.

In recent years, she has taken on diverse projects including starring in Chapelwaite (2021) opposite Adrien Brody, The Rig (2023–present) as Rose Mason, Slip (2023), Self-Reliance (2023) with Jake Johnson, Bloody Hell (2024), Appendage (2023), Humane (2024) as Rachel York, and Fitting In (2023). She has also expanded into producing and writing while continuing to select roles that challenge norms and highlight underrepresented stories.

Upcoming projects include Slo Pitch (2026), a Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman remake (in development), Piñata Smashlings (voice, 2025), and a key role as E.D.I.T.H. in the Marvel Studios series Vision (2026) opposite Paul Bettany. Over her career from 1994 to the present, Mrs. Hampshire has appeared in dozens of films and series, demonstrating remarkable range from indie dramas to horror-comedies and prestige television while maintaining a strong presence in both Canadian and American entertainment.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @emilyhampshire

Personal Life

Emily Hampshire, 44 years old, stands at a height of 5’4″ (163 cm). She was previously married to Matthew Smith from 2006 until their divorce in 2014. She was later engaged to singer-songwriter Teddy Geiger in 2018, but the engagement ended in 2019.

She has no children and currently maintains a single status with no publicly known romantic relationships. She is openly pansexual and a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. She splits her time between Toronto and Los Angeles while keeping a relatively private personal life focused on her career and advocacy.

Net Worth

Emily Hampshire‘s net worth is $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films accumulated over three decades, with significant earnings from her prominent parts in Schitt’s Creek (appearing in 78 episodes), 12 Monkeys, and supporting work in projects like Snow Cake and Chapelwaite.

Residuals from the global success of Schitt’s Creek on Netflix, combined with streaming royalties and syndication, have provided steady long-term revenue.

Filmography

Television:

• Schitt’s Creek (2015–2020) – Stevie Budd (main role)
• 12 Monkeys (2015–2018) – Jennifer Goines (main role)
• Chapelwaite (2021) – Lead
• The Rig (2023–present) – Rose Mason
• Slip (2023)
• Vision (2026) – E.D.I.T.H. (upcoming)
• Guest and supporting roles in Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Made in Canada, and others

Films:

• Boy Meets Girl (1998) – Angelina
• Snow Cake (2006) – Vivienne
• Cosmopolis (2012)
• Self-Reliance (2023)
• Bloody Hell (2024)
• Appendage (2023)
• Humane (2024) – Rachel York
• Additional roles in Posers, Twist, and independent projects.