How old was Emily Deschanel in It Could Happen to You?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. Let’s dive into that fascinating detail.

During the filming of It Could Happen to You, Emily Deschanel was:

17 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

The age was estimated using the initial day of the year It Could Happen to You came out:

January 1, 1994

And the birth date of Emily Deschanel:

October 11, 1976

Since movies are typically released within a year of filming, Emily Deschanel could have been a year younger or older than the displayed age during certain scenes.