Emily Deschanel
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Daughter of Caleb Deschanel and Mary Jo Deschanel.

Sister of Zooey Deschanel.

Graduated from Boston University's Professional Actor's Training Program with a B.F.A. in Theater.

Is good friends with Melanie Lynskey and Jorja Fox; both are supporters of PETA and the Humane Society.

Lives in both Los Angeles and New York.

Interview magazine named her one of "6 Actors to Watch" in their annual "Young Hollywood" issue [October 2004].

Her paternal grandfather was French and the remainder of her ancestry is Irish American.

Is a vegan.

Was bridesmaid at wedding of best friend Melanie Lynskey to Jimmi Simpson [14 April 2007].

She attended Boston University with fellow actress Ginnifer Goodwin.

She is a member on the advisory board of the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, which supports female actors, writers, and directors in honor of the late filmmaker.

She owns a duplex and lives with her sister, Zooey.

She owned a dog, a female Wheaten terrier, who now lives with her ex-boyfriend.

Emily's last name is pronounced "day-shuh-NELL", with "day" slightly more accented than the middle syllable, "shuh".

Emily's best friend is Michaela Conlin who plays Angela Montenegro on Bones.

Emily used to practice Karate in college and was a member of the karate team.
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