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.

Emily Deschanel
Deschanel at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International
Born	Emily Erin Deschanel (1976-10-11) October 11, 1976 (age 48)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Harvard-Westlake School Crossroads School Boston University (B.F.A.)
Occupation(s)	Actress, television producer, movie producer
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	David Hornsby ​ (m. 2025)​
Children	2 sons
Parents	Caleb Deschanel (father) Mary Jo Deschanel (mother)
Relatives	Zooey Deschanel (sister)

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.