Jessica Allain facts for kids
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Jessica Allain
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Born | London, England
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17 February 1997
Other names | Jessica Williams |
Occupation | Actress and Model |
Years active | 2015–present |
Jessica Allain (born on February 17, 1997) is an actress and model from England. She is known for her roles in movies like Thriller (2018), The Laundromat (2019), and Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022). Jessica also appeared in the TV series The Continental (2023).
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Early Life and Beginnings
Jessica Allain grew up in London, England. Her father is from Saint Lucia, and her mother is from Barbados. She went to the Sylvia Young Theatre School, which is a famous school for young performers. Jessica started her career as a model when she was 16 years old.
Acting Career Highlights
Jessica Allain began her acting journey in 2015. At first, she was credited as Jessica Williams. She had small roles in the TV show Yonderland and in big movies like Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and Eddie the Eagle. She also appeared in a music video for the band Walking on Cars.
Her first main role was as Lisa Walker in the 2018 movie Thriller. The next year, she acted in The Laundromat, a comedy-drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh. This movie was about the Panama Papers, which was a big news story. She also had a small part in the superhero film Archenemy.
In 2022, Jessica played Catherine in Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which is part of a well-known horror movie series. This film was released on Netflix. In 2023, she appeared in the horror movie Fear. She also starred in The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a miniseries that is a spin-off from the popular John Wick movies. You can watch The Continental on Peacock and Amazon Prime.
Film and Television Appearances
Jessica Allain has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | I Know | Jessica | Short film |
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Stewardess | ||
Eddie the Eagle | British Olympian | ||
2018 | The Honor List | Head Morrisette | |
Thriller | Lisa Walker | ||
2019 | CIROC: What Men Want | Diana | Short film |
The Laundromat | Simone | ||
2020 | Two Eyes | Alasen | |
Archenemy | Melissa | ||
2022 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Catherine | |
2023 | Fear | Meg | |
The Perfect Knight | Alie | Short film | |
2024 | Bando Stone and the New World |
Television Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Yonderland | Girl | Episode: "Careful What You Wish For" |
2023 | The Continental: From the World of John Wick | Lou | Miniseries |
Music Videos
- Catch Me If You Can (2015), by Walking on Cars
- Let Me Go (2023), by Daniel Caesar