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Valorie Curry

Valorie Curry is an American actress known for television roles including Emma Hill in The Following, Dot Everest in The Tick, and Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker in The Boys and its spinoff Gen V.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Valorie Curry is an American actress known for television roles including Emma Hill in The Following, Dot Everest in The Tick, and Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker in The Boys and its spinoff Gen V. She has also appeared in films such as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and Blair Witch. Her screen career began in 2005 and continues to the present.

Early life and education

Valorie Curry was born in Orange County, California, in 1986. Sources state that she studied theatre at California State University, Fullerton before beginning her screen career.

Acting career

Curry’s early television credits included Veronica Mars and guest roles in series such as CSI: NY and Psych. She later appeared in films including The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, American Pastoral, and Blair Witch.

Television roles

She became widely known for playing Emma Hill in The Following and later starred as Dot Everest in The Tick. In 2024, she joined The Boys as Firecracker and continued the role in Gen V.

Other work

In addition to live-action roles, Curry has voice-acting credits, including Kara in Detroit: Become Human. Some sources also list her as having worked in stage productions and in music video appearances.

Key facts

  • Curry began her screen acting career in 2005 with a role on Veronica Mars.
  • She portrayed Charlotte in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012).
  • She played Emma Hill in The Following from 2013 to 2014.
  • She starred as Dot Everest in The Tick from 2016 to 2019.
  • She joined The Boys as Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker in 2024 and appeared in Gen V in 2025.
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Canadian context

Valorie Curry has Canadian relevance mainly through streaming and broadcast availability of her series, including The Boys and Gen V, which are widely watched in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Valorie Curry?
Valorie Curry is an American actress known for roles in The Following, The Tick, The Boys, and Gen V.
When was Valorie Curry born?
She was born on February 12, 1986.
What is Valorie Curry best known for?
She is best known for playing Emma Hill in The Following, Dot Everest in The Tick, and Firecracker in The Boys.
What was Valorie Curry’s first screen role?
Her screen acting debut was as Jane Kuhne on Veronica Mars in 2005.
Did Valorie Curry do voice acting?
Yes. Sources credit her with voice work in Detroit: Become Human, where she portrayed Kara.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valorie_Curry
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  2. TV Guidehttps://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/valorie-curry/bio/3000235475/
    Supports: Education, early screen debut, and biographical details.
  3. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/valorie_curry
    Supports: Career overview, early credits, and film/TV roles.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm2038170/
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