Emma M. Chukker was born in San Diego, California to a mother who worked as a professional singer. Emma began her acting career at a young age. In high school while she studied drama, she took parts in plays at the local La Jolla Playhouse and the Old Globe Theatre. She additionally traveled to The American School in Switzerland (TASIS) in London, England, to study drama the summer before her senior Read more...

Emma's first notable role was as Brandon Walsh's girlfriend, Susan, on Beverly Hills 90210 in 1995. She appeared for thirty episodes in the series before departing in 1996. In 1998, Emma starred in her most famous role to date, as Anya Jenkins on the WB's hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Originally, her character was only to appear for several episodes. However, audiences responded well to Anya, Read more...

Emma was briefly married before her career managed to take off.[citation needed]

Today, she continues to act but has stated that she does not want to continue doing so for the rest of her life. Emma is considering other career alternatives, once her stay in Hollywood is done.

In 2007, she endorsed the campaign of Republican congressman and obstetrician Ron Paul for the U.S. presidential Read more...