Emmy Rossum sheds tears as she films emotional scenes for Shameless but perks up to flash huge smile between takes

By Colette Fahy

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Emmy Rossum shed tears as she filmed emotional scenes on the set of Shameless on Tuesday. 

The 27-year-old actress proved herself a convincing crier as she threw herself into her role as Fiona Gallagher in the Showtime series based on an award-winning British show of the same name. 

In the new scenes, to feature in season four which will premiere on Sunday January 12, Emmy's character wore an ankle bracelet while sitting outside crying in the snow.

Emotional: Emmy Rossum was in tears as she got into character as Fiona Gallagher on the set of Shameless in LA on Tuesday

Emotional: Emmy Rossum was in tears as she got into character as Fiona Gallagher on the set of Shameless in LA on Tuesday

Although the scenes were filmed in sunny Los Angeles, the set was transformed into a winter setting.
Emmy was clad in jeans, converse, a parka and a hat as she got emotional for her craft.

However, she later appeared in high spirits as she walked around the set with her co-stars.

The show follows the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic single father of six children portrayed by William H. Macy.

Range: Emmy showed her range of crying faces as she walked through the fake snow on set in LA
Range: Emmy showed her range of crying faces as she walked through the fake snow on set in LA

Range: Emmy showed her range of crying faces as she walked through the fake snow on set in LA

The Beautiful Creatures star has been with Shameless since its premiere in January 2011.

The show has been a hit for Showtime and in January 2013 was renewed for a fourth season.

While Emmy is having to get emotional at work, she is much happier at home where she has developed a crush on her neighbour David Beckham.

Suffering for her craft: Emmy really threw herself into the emotional scenes as she worked on season four of the show

Suffering for her craft: Emmy really threw herself into the emotional scenes as she worked on season four of the show

Comfort? Emmy was joined by a co-star who appeared to be trying to comfort her character

Comfort? Emmy was joined by a co-star who appeared to be trying to comfort her character

The actress isn't dating anyone at the moment after her two-year relationship with Shameless co-star Tyler Jacob Moore ended in July. 

Emmy lives in the same part of Beverly Hills as David, his wife Victoria and their four children - when they're not at their London home.

Speaking to the January issue of Company magazine, Emmy said: '[David] pulled up next to me once and asked if he could cut in front of me. He had such a sweet little voice and I was like, "Please!"

Sneak peek: Emmy's character Fiona is clearly in for a rough ride in season four if these emotional scenes are any indication
Sneak peek: Emmy's character Fiona is clearly in for a rough ride in season four if these emotional scenes are any indication

Sneak peek: Emmy's character Fiona is clearly in for a rough ride in season four if these emotional scenes are any indication

'I had a car beeping me from behind but I just had to stop and go, "That’s David Beckham, he’s sooo hot."'

The only other man in her life is her dog, Cinnamon, who was a surprise gift that she admits she wasn't happy about to begin with.

She explained: 'He was a present. I wanted a Rhodesian ridgeback. But I had a really s***ty boyfriend who gave him to me.

Picked up: Emmy has been starring in Shameless from the beginning and is no doubt thrilled that it has been renewed for a fourth season

Picked up: Emmy has been starring in Shameless from the beginning and is no doubt thrilled that it has been renewed for a fourth season

Switch it off: It didn't take long for the talented actress to ditch the sad face and light up with a smile
Switch it off: It didn't take long for the talented actress to ditch the sad face and light up with a smile

Switch it off: It didn't take long for the talented actress to ditch the sad face and light up with a smile

'And, of course, when a really cute dog shows up on your doorstep, you can't be like, Yeah, no.

You're like, "Oh, yay, puppy!" Also. Never get your girlfriend a pet that she didn't know she was getting.'

Shameless will have its fourth season premiere on Sunday at 9pm on Showtime.

Joking around: Emmy had fun in between filming her emotional scenes in Los Angeles on Tuesday

Joking around: Emmy had fun in between filming her emotional scenes in Los Angeles on Tuesday








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I couldn't stand the UK version but this is one brilliant show.

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I love Shameless..I pray they bring Jimmy back...I hope he isn't swimming with the fishes...He and Fiona make a killer couple...

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She's very pretty

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She is crying because jimmy is gone. So am I.

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Emmy is an amazing actress. I can't understand why she is always overlooked for awards.

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Why they even bothered to remake this is beyond me as the British original was superbly acted, this is awful except for William Macy

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Have you actually watched both? I have, and I never expected to like the US version as much, but I do.This version is harsher and meaner which isn't always a good thing, but the acting is really, really good. I didn't think I'd find both Fionas and both Debbies as equals, but they are. I do think the constant flow of profanity and nudity in the US version is a bit excessive, though.

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She looks like she has a watermelon under that unflattering hat. Silly pointless article.

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... can't imagine being an actor ...

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now that's what we call staying in character

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ACT-TING. What a waste of space.

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Ummm, yeah she is "ACT-TING", Olivia. Tv shows and movies are typically "acted". I can see you at a live play standing up shouting, "They're faking it!! This is real!!!"

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