Emerson Pearl Rhimes is the adopted daughter of Shonda Rhimes, an African-American television producer, screenwriter, and playwright.
Emerson was adopted in February of 2012. She and her siblings grew up in New York City. She is growing up to be as lovely as her mother. Emerson is nine years old as of 2022.
Emerson Pearl Rhimes is one of several children who became well-known as a result of their famous mother.
So what precisely makes Shonda Rhimes famous?
Continue reading to find out!
Emerson’s Mother
Shonda Lynn Rhimes, her mother, was born on January 13, 1970. She is most known for being the creator, executive producer, and head writer of the medical dramas Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and the political thriller series Scandal.
Shonda is a citizen of the United States. She has established herself as one of the most successful writers and producers in the nation in little less than two decades.
As the head of her own production company, Shondaland, Rhimes is behind everyone’s favorite show, Bridgerton. Her shows typically feature strong, level-headed female leads.
She isn’t married to anyone by choice. She has no plans to marry anyone. Her happy place is with her kids. They are her entire existence.
Emerson’s Siblings
Emerson is not the only kid Shonda has adopted. Her big sister, Harper Rhimes was adopted by the Tv mogul in 2002. As of 2022, Harper is now 19 years old.
According to Shonda, Harper has never watched her mother’s show and is terrified that all of her friends have watched and enjoyed the sex and romance drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” produced by her mother.
Shonda gave birth to her third daughter, Beckket Rhimes, via surrogacy a year after Emerson was adopted in 2013. As of 2022, Emerson is now 9 years old.
Growing up together, Emerson, Beckett, and Harper appear to be very close. They are treated like queens by their mother.
Emerson’s Grandparents
Vera P. (Cain) and Ilee Rhimes Jr. are Emerson’s grandparents. They have a total of six children. Shonda was the youngest of the group of six. Ilee Rhimes Jr. was a university professor whereas Vera was a university administrator.
Later, Ilee accepted a position at USC, where he worked until 2013 as chief information officer. Vera continued her study while raising their six children, eventually earning a Ph.D. in educational administration in 1991.
Social Media
The 9-year-old doesn’t use social media. However, her mother is very active on social media, advertising her television programs. Other times, Shonda enjoys posting pictures of herself and her daughters. Shonda frequently discusses motherhood when she is brought on to television programs.
Net Worth
Emerson has enjoyed riches while growing up because of her mother. Shonda Rhimes has a net worth of $140 million.
Rhimes was one of the first major producers to strike a deal with Netflix worth more than $100 million in 2017. The first show under producer Shonda Rhimes’ historic Netflix pact, “Bridgerton,” became a major success.