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Javicia Leslie
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Leslie in 2019
Born (1987-05-30) May 30, 1987 (age 38)
Nationality American
Alma mater Hampton University
Occupation Actress
Years active 2010–present

Javicia Leslie (born May 30, 1987) is an American actress. She is best known for playing the superhero Batwoman.

Leslie's first big role was in the movie Swim at Your Own Risk in 2016. She then starred in TV shows like The Family Business and God Friended Me. In 2019, she was the main star of the movie Always a Bridesmaid.

In 2021, Leslie became the new star of the superhero series Batwoman. She also played the character Red Death in the TV show The Flash.

Early Life and School

Javicia Leslie was born in Augsburg, Germany, on May 30, 1987. Her family was in the military. Soon after she was born, her family moved to Maryland, and she grew up in a town called Upper Marlboro.

She went to Hampton University for college. While there, she acted in several plays, including Seven Guitars and Chicago.

Acting Career

After finishing college, Leslie moved to Los Angeles to become a professional actress.

First TV Shows

Leslie appeared in the TV series The Family Business. From 2018 to 2020, she was also a main character in the show God Friended Me. In that show, she played Ali Finer, the sister of the main character.

Becoming Batwoman

In 2020, a big opportunity came for Leslie. She was chosen to play the main character in the TV show Batwoman. This happened after the first actress, Ruby Rose, left the show.

Instead of playing the same character, Leslie played a new character named Ryan Wilder. Ryan Wilder was created just for the show. In the story, she finds the Bat-suit and becomes the new Batwoman. Leslie played this role for the second and third seasons of the show.

She also appeared as Batwoman and a villain version of her character called Red Death in the final season of The Flash.

Personal Life

Leslie is a Christian. She has also trained in Muay Thai, which is a type of martial art. In May 2025, she announced that she was engaged.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2010 MuSicktuation Kiyoko Short film
2017 Neva~eh Princess Omni Short film
2018 Pas Honteux Michelle Short film
2019 Stuck Ebony Short film
First Day Back Linda Jones Short film
Always a Bridesmaid Corina James
2020 Roped Britney
2022 We Are Gathered Here Today Jen Stone-Spitz
Something from Tiffany's Sophia
2023 Double Life Jo Creuzot

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2015–17 Chef Julian Monisha Recurring role
2016 Hello Cupid Reboot Mo Main role
Swim At Your Own Risk Samantha Morgan TV Movie
Prototype Waitress TV Movie
2017 Broke & ... Monisha Episode: "Broke&... Finale"
2017–18 MacGyver Jesse Colton 2 episodes
2018–21 The Family Business Paris Duncan Recurring role
2018–20 God Friended Me Ali Finer Main role
2021–22 Batwoman Ryan Wilder/Batwoman Lead role (seasons 2-3)
2021–23 The Flash Ryan Wilder/Batwoman and Ryan Wilder/Red Death (Earth-4125) 5 episodes
2023 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Guest Judge Also appeared in RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Untucked
2024–present High Potential Daphne Main role

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See also

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