Emma Rigby Biography: Age, Height, Parents, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Religion, Partner

Emma Catherine Rigby also known as Emma Rigby is a prominent English actress and model known for her breakout role as Hannah Ashworth in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2005–2010, 2024) and her memorable portrayal of the Red Queen/Anastasia in the ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014).

Through her versatile performances in television, film, and theater over more than two decades, she has delivered compelling portrayals of complex, resilient characters in soaps, dramas, thrillers, and period pieces, earning critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase while successfully transitioning from British television to international projects.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Emma Catherine Rigby
• Stage Name: Emma Rigby
• Born: September 26, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: St Helens, Merseyside, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: British
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Steven Rigby and Carole Rigby
• Siblings: Charlotte
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Emma Rigby was born on September 26, 1989, in St Helens, Merseyside, England. She was brought up by her parents, Steven Rigby and Carole Rigby, in a supportive family environment. She grew up having one older sister, Charlotte.

She attended De La Salle High School, a Catholic school in St Helens, where she began acting professionally at the age of 14 while balancing her studies. She achieved strong academic results, including nine A* grades at GCSE. She started dance lessons at age four and acting lessons at age nine. Her ethnicity is British. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Emma Rigby began her professional acting career at age 14 with a recurring role as Elena Jones in the Channel 4 soap Brookside. She quickly rose to prominence in 2005 as Hannah Ashworth in Hollyoaks, a role she played for over 220 episodes until 2010 (with a brief return in 2024). Her powerful depiction of a teenager battling anorexia and other personal struggles earned her multiple British Soap Awards.

She gained international recognition as the Red Queen/Anastasia in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014), working alongside Hollywood talent. Her film credits include The Physician (2013) opposite Ben Kingsley, Plastic (2014), The Counselor (2013), Hollywood Dirt (2017), A Cinderella Christmas (2016), The Power (2021), and the upcoming The Physician II (2025) as Rebecca.

She has also appeared in Ripper Street, Fresh Meat, American Violence, and voiced roles in Castlevania. In theater, she performed in Witness for the Prosecution on London’s West End. Over her career from 2003 to the present, Mrs. Rigby has demonstrated impressive range across genres while continuing to take on challenging roles in British and American productions.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @emmarealrigby

Personal Life

Emma Rigby, 36 years old, stands at a height of 5’6″ (168 cm). She maintains a private personal life with no current spouse or children. She was previously in a relationship with Matthew Mills (2008–2009) and has kept subsequent romantic details low-key, focusing instead on her career and faith. She has spoken publicly about rediscovering her Christian faith and prioritizing it alongside her professional ambitions.

Net Worth

Emma Rigby‘s net worth is $2 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in long-running television series and films accumulated over more than two decades, including significant earnings from her extended run on Hollyoaks, the international exposure of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, and supporting or lead roles in projects such as The Physician, Prisoners’ Wives, and recent films like The Power.

Filmography

Television:

• Hollyoaks (2005–2010, 2024) – Hannah Ashworth (series regular)
• Prisoners’ Wives (2012) – Gemma Roscoe (series regular)
• Once Upon a Time in Wonderland (2013–2014) – Anastasia/Red Queen/White Queen (series regular)
• Ripper Street (guest/recurring)
• Fresh Meat (guest)
• Pramface (guest)
• Castlevania (voice, recurring)
• Daddy Issues (2025) – Cyndi (guest)
• Guest and supporting roles in Brookside, Becoming Human, and others

Films:

• Demons Never Die (2011)
• The Physician (2013)
• Plastic (2014)
• The Counselor (2013)
• Hollywood Dirt (2017)
• A Cinderella Christmas (2016)
• The Power (2021) – Babs
• The Physician II (2025) – Rebecca
• Additional roles in American Violence, Mother May I Sleep with Danger, and upcoming projects including Suspect: The Road Rage Killer (post-production).