Emily Young

"Are you the wolf girl?" "I guess I am."

- Bella Swan and Emily

Emily Young is Sam Uley's fianceé, second cousin to Leah Clearwater and Seth Clearwater, and Claire's aunt.

Emily and Leah are second cousins, but they were said to be like sisters. Sam had been dating Leah when he imprinted on Emily, which caused conflict between the two women and ruined their friendship. Emily is like a second mother to the pack as she cooks and cares for them on regular occasions, while being treated like part of the pack in return. Most of her family is close to the pack along with her — Leah and Seth being wolves, while her niece Claire was imprinted on by Quil.

Early Life
Emily and Leah were cousins. At the time, Sam Uley was going out with Leah. One day, Sam went through the change, and everyone worried about him. Emily came over, and Sam Imprinted on her. This made Leah upset because she couldn't be told anything. One day, though, Sam lost control of his temper and changed right in front of Emily. This resulted in her getting the scars along the side of her face.

New Moon
In New Moon, Emily's house is where all of the Shape-Shifters hang out. She is still kind, and becomes Sam's fiance. She provides them with food and a place to hang out in. Although she doesn't play a large role in the novel, her part is important, as her house acts like a home-base for the Shape-Shifters.

Eclipse
Emily doesn't appear in Eclipse, except she is at the bon fire when they tell the tribal legends.

Physical description
She has three long scars on the right side of her face, and one long scar reaching down to her arm, which were inflicted by Sam when he lost his temper and changed into a wolf while standing right next to Emily. Everyone was led to believe that the scars are from a bear attack. Emily has black hair and is said to have been beautiful before getting the scars. According to Jacob, Sam feels pain every time he sees the scars and has never forgiven himself for what he did. She still has beautiful features, even with the scars on one half her face. She is engaged to Sam Uley. She is like a mother to them.



Film portrayal
Emily Young is portrayed by Tinsel Korey in New Moon and will be returning for Eclipse.

Etymology
Emily means "to rival". This could refer to Emily and Leah's 'rivalry' over Sam Uley. Emily was also named after Stephenie Meyer's sister.

Appearances

 * New Moon (First appearance)
 * The Twilight Saga: New Moon
 * Eclipse
 * Eclipse (film)
 * Breaking Dawn