Emma Mackey is a British-French actress best known for her role as Maeve Wiley in the Netflix show Sex Education (2019–2023). She has also starred in popular films like Emily, Barbie, and Death on the Nile. In 2023, she won the BAFTA Rising Star Award, and by 2025, she was a part of several major international films.
She was born around January 4, 1996, in Le Mans, France, and is around 29 years old as of 2025. Emma now lives in London and continues to act in both UK and international films.
Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1996 (approx.) |
| Age | Around 29 years (as of August 2025) |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Hometown | Le Mans, France |
| Current Residence | London, England |
| Nationality | British, French |
| Social Media | Very limited presence |
Physical Details
| Height | 5’8½” (1.74 m) |
| Weight | Approx. 55–65 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Early Life
Emma Mackey was born in Le Mans, France, and grew up in the small town of Sablé-sur-Sarthe. Her father is French and worked as a school headmaster, and her mother is English.
Emma finished high school in France and moved to England when she was 17 to study at the University of Leeds. She said in an interview that growing up in two cultures helped her become more confident and creative, which later influenced her acting career.
Education
| School | French school in l’académie de Nantes |
| University | University of Leeds (2013–2016) |
| Qualification | B.A. in English Language and Literature |
While studying at Leeds, Emma acted in university plays and began to fall in love with performing. She later said that those early stage roles helped her understand how to express emotion, which became a strength in her screen acting.
Family Details
| Parents | French father (headmaster), English mother |
There is no confirmed public information about any siblings. Her family supported her when she moved to the UK to follow her passion for acting.
Relationship Status
| Marital Status | In a relationship |
| Partner | Martin Aleman (since ~2022) |
| Children | None |
Emma has been dating Martin Aleman, a director and photographer, since around 2022. The couple made their relationship public in 2023 when they were seen together at the BAFTA Awards.
Career Highlights
Emma Mackey became famous for playing Maeve Wiley in Sex Education, a popular Netflix show that ran from 2019 to 2023. Her character, a smart and strong young woman, was loved by fans and earned her several award nominations.
She also acted in:
- Emily (2022), where she played author Emily Brontë
- Death on the Nile (2022), as Jacqueline de Bellefort
- Barbie (2023), where she played one of the Barbies alongside Margot Robbie
In 2025, she played lead roles in:
- Ella McCay, a political comedy where she plays a young governor
- Hot Milk, a mother-daughter drama with Vicky Krieps
She also joined the cast of The Chronicles of Narnia (2026) as the White Witch, in a reboot directed by Greta Gerwig.
Emma has also stepped into producing. She worked as an associate producer on the 2025 short film Hotel Fantasma.
Net Worth
| Estimated Net Worth | $1–3 million (2025) |
| Income Sources | Acting, Producing, Brand Deals (e.g., Burberry) |
Emma’s net worth comes mainly from her acting career, which includes TV, films, and brand campaigns like her recent partnership with Burberry. She lives in London but keeps her personal life private.
Controversies
Acting Criticism
Some online users in 2025 posted comments calling Emma Mackey’s acting “overrated” due to her limited number of projects. However, many fans disagreed and praised her role in Emily. She continues to earn leading roles in major films, showing her popularity and talent.
Margot Robbie Comparisons
Emma is often compared to actress Margot Robbie due to their similar appearance. In fact, the Barbie movie had planned a scene where they play lookalikes, but it was removed because they didn’t look as similar in costume as expected.
