Amber Tamblyn is an American actress, director, and author, born on May 14, 1983, in Santa Monica, California. She gained fame for her role as Emily Quartermaine on the soap opera General Hospital and later starred in the television series Joan of Arcadia. Tamblyn has also appeared in films such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its sequel. In addition to her acting career, Tamblyn is a published poet and has written several books, including Dark Sparkler. She is known for her activism, particularly in women's rights and social justice issues, and has been involved in various initiatives to support these causes.