Emma Norton gets real about social media, how she grew her TikTok, and the audition that inspired it all!

About Emma Norton:

For Denver native Emma Norton, film and Broadway have always held a special place in her heart. Her family tree includes the famous Lilian Norton, known as Madame Nordica, who was a Metropolitan opera singer and the first model for Coca-Cola. As a little girl, her grandmother would take Norton to Broadway shows such as Wicked, Mean Girls, and The Little Mermaid, to name just a few and this is where her passion for performing was born. Norton began participating in her school and local theatre. She also began taking dance classes, where she trained in lyrical, jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary and modern. From this point on, Norton knew she was destined for a career in entertainment.

To pursue her dreams of acting, Norton made numerous trips to Los Angeles and began working through acting camps, taking intensive training courses, and meeting with established acting coaches. In 2017, she was cast as the lead role of Kel Young in Cattle Call, a short comedy film directed by Rondell Sheridan. Her acting career took an unexpected turn when she discovered a new creative outlet to showcase her talents.

During the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, Norton was inspired by the versatility of the wildly popular app TikTok and began creating original content. In less than a year, the 17-year-old has gone viral with a verified account of over 6 million followers and over 100 million likes. Norton is known for her comedy lip-syncing as well as choreographed dances and skits using special effects makeup. Her popularity has earned her recognition in well-known media outlets such access Access Hollywood, ET! Canada, and Nylon Magazine to name a few, where she spoke about using her influence to inspire positivity and spread awareness of societal issues.

When she is not making new videos for TikTok, Norton enjoys helping others and strives to use her emerging stardom to give back. She is passionate about Charity Water, an organization that works to provide clean and safe water to communities around the world that don’t have access to it. She also supports Brought to Reality, a clothing brand focused on teen mental health and ending the stigma around mental illness. In her spare time, Norton enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and cuddling with her beloved Golden Retriever, Ruby.

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