Jessica Barden facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessica Barden
Barden in 2018
Born	Jessica Amy Barden (1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 (age 33) Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present
Spouse(s)	Max Winkler ​ (m. 2021)​
Children	2
Relatives	Henry Winkler (father-in-law)

Jessica Amy Barden (born 21 July 1992) is an English actress. She started acting when she was a child. She is well-known for her role as Alyssa in the TV show The End of the ... World (2017–2019). Jessica was also nominated for a British Independent Film Award for her acting in the movie Scarborough (2018).

Jessica has appeared in many other films, including Hanna (2011) and The Lobster (2015). On television, she has starred in the drama Lambs of God (2019) and the thriller Pieces of Her (2022). She also appeared in the romantic comedy You & Me (2023).

About Jessica Barden

Her Early Life and Family

Jessica Barden was born on 21 July 1992 in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England. Her family moved to Wetherby, West Yorkshire, when she was three years old. Jessica's father worked as a prison officer, and her mother was an accountant. She also has two brothers.

How She Started Acting

Jessica found her love for acting through school and her father's interest in movies. She began taking drama classes at a local club. She also worked as an extra in television shows. Jessica left school when she was 15 years old to focus on her acting career.

Jessica's Acting Journey

Starting as a Child Actress

Jessica Barden began her acting career in 1999. Her first role was in an episode of the CITV series My Parents Are Aliens. She later appeared in other TV shows like No Angels and The Chase.

Becoming a Soap Opera Star

When Jessica was 14, she joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She played the character Kayleigh Morton from March 2007 to September 2008. Jessica also made her first movie appearance in the 2007 comedy-drama Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution. In 2009, she acted in the play Jerusalem in London.

Movies and TV Roles

In 2010, Jessica appeared in the film Tamara Drewe. For this role, she was nominated for Young British Performer of the Year. The next year, she played Sophie in the movie Hanna. From 2012 to 2014, she had roles in films like Comedown, In the Dark Half, Mindscape, and Lullaby.

In 2015, Jessica was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow. That year, she played Kit Carmichael in The Outcast on BBC One. She also played Liddy in the film Far from the Madding Crowd. In 2016, Jessica starred in the TV film Ellen. She also appeared in the comedy film Mindhorn and the TV series Penny Dreadful.

Breakthrough Roles and Awards

In 2017, Jessica began her main role as Alyssa in the popular dark comedy-drama The End of the ... World. She starred in both seasons of the show. In 2018, she appeared in the films The New Romantic and Scarborough. For her role in Scarborough, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the British Independent Film Awards. She also won the IMDb Breakout Star Award and was named a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit.

Jessica appeared in music videos for Conan Gray and Ozzy Osbourne in 2019. She also starred in the film Jungleland and the Australian TV series Lambs of God. In 2020, she had lead roles in the films Holler and Pink Skies Ahead.

In 2021, it was announced that Jessica would play Jane in the 2022 Netflix thriller Pieces of Her. She has also appeared in the ITV romantic comedy-drama You & Me (2023). In May 2024, Jessica was cast as Young Valya Harkonnen in Dune: Prophecy.

Personal Life

Jessica Barden married director Max Winkler in March 2021. In October 2021, she announced that they had welcomed their first child, a daughter. Jessica has also spoken openly about her experiences with anxiety and therapy.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Radio Roles

Music Videos

Stage Performances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Jessica Barden para niños