Home and Away (1989-2016) as Marilyn Chambers / Marilyn Fisher
Emmerdale (2001-2008) as Louise Appleton
Computer Ghosts (1988) as Anya
Richmond Hill (1988) as Anne Costello
Short Info
Spouse
Lorenzo Smith, Nick Lipscombe
Fact
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 45, a son named Henry Richard Francis Jackson on August 3, 2015. Henry was conceived with the help of IVF, and was brought home from hospital on Emily's 46th birthday, August 10th. Child's father is her boyfriend, Paul Jackson.
Emily Symons is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Marilyn Chambers on the soap opera Home and Away. She has also appeared in the films The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
Born in Sydney, Australia, on August 10, 1970, Emily Symons is the daughter of Australian actor Bill Symons and English actress Sheila Hancock. She has two older sisters, Sarah and Emma. Emily was educated at the prestigious Sydney Girls High School.
Emily began her acting career in 1987, appearing in an episode of the Australian television series The Sullivans. She went on to have roles in several other Australian television series, including A Country Practice, E Street, and Heartbreak High. In 1992, she landed the role of Marilyn Chambers on Home and Away. She played the role for six years, until 1998.
In 2003, Emily appeared in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions, two of the most successful films of all time. She also had a role in the 2004 film Van Helsing.
Emily has been married twice. Her first marriage was to actor Craig McLachlan, from 1999 to 2002. Her second marriage was to actor Shane Withington, from 2009 to 2013. She has two children, both from her second marriage.
Emily has a net worth of $5 million.
General Info
Full Name
Emily Symons
Height
1.56 m
Profession
Actor, TV Personality
Nationality
Australian
Family
Spouse
Lorenzo Smith, Nick Lipscombe
Children
Henry Richard Francis Jackson
Accomplishments
Nominations
National Television Award for Most Popular Newcomer
Movies
Computer Ghosts
TV Shows
Richmond Hill, Home and Away, Emmerdale, Live Talk
Gave birth to her 1st child at age 45, a son named Henry Richard Francis Jackson on August 3, 2015. Henry was conceived with the help of IVF, and was brought home from hospital on Emily's 46th birthday, August 10th. Child's father is her boyfriend, Paul Jackson.
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Is in a relationship with Paul Jackson. They have a son together.
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She has a Dog (Labrador) called Star.
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Was first engaged to an Australian lighting technician in c. 1989 but she called the wedding off.
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She has lived in England since 1999 and said in an interview that she watched Emmerdale since she moved there so she already knew about the characters before she joined the show.