Emma Myers is making Enid Sinclair’s loyalty look like a masterclass in friendship

If the internet had a collective crush on anyone after the first season of Wednesday, it was American actor Emma Myers. While each character on the show—which premiered in November 2022—carried their own brand of gothic gloom, Enid Sinclair offered a canvas of colour amid the monsters and mysteries. The rainbow-haired werewolf with pastel-painted claws, infectious optimism, and unwavering loyalty became the heart of the show, the perfect foil to Wednesday Addams’ deadpan darkness—a character fans immediately rooted for.

Myers’s Enid became a fan-favourite and positioned her as one of Hollywood’s most exciting young stars, adding to her work, which includes Girl in the Basement (2021), Family Switch (2023) and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2024). “It’s so exciting that it’s finally out,” Myers beams, as I catch up with her over a Zoom call, shortly after the release of the first part of season two, which hit Netflix in August. “It felt like this ‘secret’ we all filmed together, and now the world gets to see it. I can’t wait for people to experience the continuation of season one, because we had such a blast making it,” says the 22-year-old. On September 2, the second part of Wednesday landed on the streaming platform.

Discovery and evolution

Sinclair’s season-one arc ended with her long-awaited “wolfing out”—a pivotal moment that cemented her as more than just the cheerful roommate. Season two, Myers explains, builds on this transformation.“I didn’t want to change anything about her, just add on top of who she already is. My character has a lot more confidence now—a bit more energy, a little more hot-headedness, and she can really stand up for herself,” she says. And, it’s not just about the character becoming more brave, but claiming space too. “She’s finally the person she has always wanted to be, and it’s fun to play someone who’s learning how to own that,” Myers adds.

Slipping in and out of a character can be an emotional workout for most actors. Myers, however, has a no-fuss approach. While some performers carry their roles home, she doesn’t hesitate to draw the line. “I luckily don’t have that much of a problem leaving my characters at work,” she admits with a laugh, adding: “I think I’m too lazy to think about them outside the set, to be honest. They stay there.” This candour is part of what makes her so appealing off-screen—a young actor who isn’t afraid to admit she’d rather switch off than lose herself in method acting.

Another thing that makes work easy is having a co-star like Jenna Ortega, who plays the titular character. Fans love the unlikely—and now iconic—Enid-Wednesday friendship. “I love her (Jenna Ortega) to death,” she says with a grin. “Acting opposite her is amazing because she gives it her all, even though Wednesday doesn’t show much emotion. Jenna is a very dear friend, and it’s so nice to have someone who understands you without you needing to say anything,” she adds.

Off-screen sisterhood 

Female friendships are a common thread in the actors’ two recent projects. Both Wednesday and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder focus on female friendships and loyalty, two things that hold high value in her personal life as well.

“I value my relationships with my female friends so much,” she admits, adding: “They’re some of the most deep and meaningful connections I have. I also have three sisters, and I’m super close with my mum, so female friendships are on a pedestal in my life.”

But, it wasn’t always like this and growing up, she admits, it wasn’t that easy: “As a teenager, friendships can sometimes feel superficial. You bounce from group to group, and people have different motives. But as you grow, you really learn the importance of finding your people—those who stick with you for who you are.”

The vampire twist 

My adoration for the series after its first season had me endlessly scrolling through Reels and edits, re-living it in bite-sized clips. And it was during one of these doomscrolling sessions that I came across an edit that had me going, “Oh god, this is so true!” The Reel spliced edits of Enid Sinclair in all her cheeky glory, mixed with scenes of Caroline Forbes (Candice King) and Klaus Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) from The Vampire Diaries, declaring Enid their ‘love child’. 

To paint a picture for those who didn’t grow up bingeing the series, Caroline was the breezy, loyal vampire with a heart of gold, while Klaus was the fiercely protective, occasionally terrifying vampire-werewolf hybrid. Enid’s character—in many ways—is the perfect mix of both Caroline’s brightness and loyalty, and Klaus’s don’t-mess-with-my-people energy. 

Myers cracks up at the mention, even though she hadn’t seen the edits. “That’s amazing! I’ll have to look that up because I love The Vampire Diaries. I never thought about it that way, but what a great connection!” she says. It’s exactly the kind of fan theory she loves—sweet, slightly unhinged, and proof of just how invested people are in her character.

 

With Wednesday Season two dominating conversations and her star firmly on the rise, Myers is carving her own space in Hollywood—one that balances relatability with ambition. She might play colourful, high-energy characters, but off-screen she’s refreshingly grounded, quick to laugh, and deeply invested in the people who matter most to her.

Season two may be about Enid finding her voice, but for Myers, it’s about owning hers.

Inside images: Stills from Wednesday and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

This article first appeared in Cosmopolitan India's September- October 2025 print edition.

Lead image credit: Getty Images 

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