Emily Karaniewsky

Emily was born on November 10,1986 in Princeton, New Jersey to parents Jeanette and Robert--joining her older brother, Ryan. Growing up in Somerset, New Jersey, Emily immersed herself in dance at age 3. Her parents divorced when she was five and her mother married her stepfather a few years later. She grew up playing softball and was on the cheer-leading team throughout high school. Emily attended Montclair State University, completing degrees in English and Journalism. Throughout college she would take a train to New York City to go on auditions and began filming various TV projects including Law and Order: SVU and Gossip Girl. She developed a love an appreciation for everything involving filming. Known for her role on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in the 'Jersey Floor' skit as his secretary, as well as a contestant on the reality show, Panic Button.