Exes Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Reunite on Stage After 7 Years

Breaking up is hard to do. Working with your ex? Most people would rather endure a real-life American Horror Story than face that kind of awkwardness. But Emma Roberts and Evan Peters just proved that sometimes the show must go on—quite literally.

The former couple took the stage together at the Disney Upfront event in New York City on Tuesday, putting any lingering tension aside to promote the new season of Ryan Murphy’s flagship series. Flanked by a powerhouse cast that included Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Angela Bassett, Roberts and Peters stood shoulder to shoulder as they announced Paul Anthony Kelly would be joining the ensemble. It was a professional moment that speaks volumes about their ability to move forward.

This marks the first time the two have worked together since calling off their engagement in 2019, concluding a seven-year relationship that was notoriously on-again, off-again. Seven years of shared history, split screens, and dramatic exits—and yet here they are, ready to dive back into the same fictional universe. That takes a certain kind of maturity, or at least a very good therapist.

The cast lineup alone signals that American Horror Story season 13 is swinging for the fences. With Ariana Grande, Kathy Bates, and Jessica Lange also attached to the project, this season is shaping up to be a major event. But the real story isn’t what’s happening on screen—it’s the reminder that some professional relationships can survive personal ones. Whether that speaks to their resilience, Ryan Murphy’s persuasive power, or simply the gravitational pull of prestige television is anyone’s guess. Either way, the show’s got its stars, and the exes have got their composure. That’s a win all around.