Emilie De Ravin

Emilie De Ravin was born on December 27, 1981, and grew up in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia. At the age of nine, she began studying ballet and at fifteen, she was accepted into the highly selective Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. She performed in productions for The Australian Ballet Company and Danceworld 301 before transitioning to acting. She studied acting at Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art and at Prime Time Actors Studio in Los Angeles. Her acting career began with a recurring role as Curupira in the fantasy drama “BeastMaster” (1999–2000).

De Ravin gained significant recognition for her role as Tess Harding in The WB’s science fiction series “Roswell” (2000–2002), a role she secured shortly after moving to Los Angeles. Following this, she made guest appearances in episodic television, including “CSI: Miami” (2002) and “The Handler” (2003). A major turning point in her career came with her casting as Claire Littleton in ABC’s Emmy Award-winning series “Lost” (2004–2010), where she was a series regular and captivated a global audience. During hiatuses from “Lost,” she broadened her filmography with roles in the critically acclaimed independent film “Brick” (2005) and the horror remake “The Hills Have Eyes” (2006), showcasing her range as an actress.

Her career continued to evolve with various film projects, including “Public Enemies” (2009) and “Remember Me” (2010), where she starred opposite Robert Pattinson. In 2012, De Ravin joined the cast of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” as Belle, a role that became a series regular and further cemented her status in fantasy television over six seasons. She has continued to work in television and film, taking on diverse characters in projects such as “True Colours” (2022) and the upcoming TV movie “The Reluctant Royal” (2025). De Ravin lives in California with her family, including her partner Eric Bilitch and their children.