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Jon Emerson
Jonathan Thomas Emerson (born June 8, 1983) is an American screenwriter, actor and comedian. He currently serves as head writer for Saturday Night Live, and hosts the show's news show Weekend Update.
Early life
Emerson was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts to Alexandra, a law professor at Boston University, and Philip Emerson, a surgeon. He has two older, one fraternal twin, and one younger sister. He claims that his family subscribes to "every cliche you can think of. The Volvo, family dinners, sports-crazy dad, holiday sweaters, the labrador, everything".
He completed his primary and secondary education at Milton Academy, and later went on to graduate from NYU with a Bachelor of Arts, majors in Creative Writing and Culture and Media.
Career
Saturday Night Live
During his senior year at NYU, Emerson worked as a seasonal intern for SNL, and was later promoted to a staff writer. In 2009, he was promoted again to writing supervisor, and in 2011 to head writer upon Seth Meyer's resignation.
Other Ventures
In July 2011, Emerson and Judd Apatow began production of their first joint project, 30 Minutes or Less, in Los Angeles, California. It is set for a February 2012 release. He is currently under contract with Universal Studios to attach his name to five other films within the next ten years.
Personal life
Emerson openly supported Barack Obama's campaign in 2008, and publicly stated that he would be supporting him again in the 2012 Presidential Election. He is rumored to be the guest speaker at the 2012 White House Press Correspondents Dinner.
He married long-time girlfriend Elsa Gray in 2011, and the couple welcomed their first child in October of the same year. They are currently expecting their second child in 2012.
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FAMILY
 ANNIE
ANNE EMMA ROSENBERG
34, pediatrician, boston
- 1x husband, eddie rosenberg (38), pediatrician
- 2x daughter(s), lucy (7), amy (4)
- 1x son, julian (5)
 MARY
MARY KATE EMERSON-AARONS
32, librarian, washington dc
- 1x ex-husband, peter aarons (35), lawyer
 JACKIE
JACQUELINE MAY EMERSON
28, make up artist, new york city
- 1x son, jonathan (<1)
 JON
JONATHAN THOMAS EMERSON
28, television writer/actor, new york city
- 1x wife, elsa emerson (28), freelance copy editor
- 1x son, benjamin (<1)
 SARAH
SARAH VICTORIA EMERSON
26, phd student (political science - suny), new york city
OTHER
 EMILY
EMILY JOHANSEN
ex-girlfriend (2.5 years, 2001-2003)
34, wall street broker, new york city
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