Emily Osment Biography

Emily Osment stars in the Disney Channel show, Hannah Montana.

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Emily Osment - Following Footsteps

Emily got her start in the acting biz at a fairly young age - but this is no surprise for someone who's older brother earned an Oscar nomination when he was just 11. Emily first appeared in commercials and on the radio before landing a role in the flick, The Secret Life of Girls. From there, Emily had guest appearances on several TV shows like 3rd Rock from the Sun, Touched by an Angel and Friends.

Emily Osment - Big Break

While she'd been working steady for a few years, Emily's big break didn't come until 2002 when she was cast as Gerti Giggles in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams. In that movie, Emily plays half of a sibling spy duo who teams up with Carmen and Juni to save the day. Emily reprised her role in Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over in 2003.

Emily Osment - Superstar's Best Friend

Emily's latest project finds her on the set of the Disney Channel comedy, Hannah Montana. Emily plays Lilly Truscott, best friend to secret superstar Hannah Montana, AKA Miley Stewart. On the show, Lilly has to keep Miley's secret safe from everyone else at school, so Miley can attempt to lead a normal life. In real life, Emily says she's not very good at keeping secrets at all!