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Jessica Parker Kennedy
October 3, 1984 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Children | 1 |
Jessica Parker Kennedy (born October 3, 1984) is a Canadian actress. She is famous for playing Melissa Glaser in The Secret Circle, Max on the pirate show Black Sails, and the speedy superhero Nora West-Allen / XS in The Flash.
She has also appeared in other popular shows like Smallville, Undercovers, and Colony.
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Early Life
Jessica Parker Kennedy was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her father was Afro-Canadian and her mother is Jewish. She was raised in the Jewish faith.
Growing up, Kennedy has said that she didn't see many people of color in her community. She became friends with the only other black girl at her school. Later, she found it helpful to connect with other black people to feel a sense of community.
Acting Career
Kennedy's career includes many roles in television and movies. She played the supervillain Plastique in the TV series Smallville. She also appeared as Tami in the 2008 comedy movie Another Cinderella Story.
Major TV Roles
In 2011, Kennedy played Melissa Glaser in the CW series The Secret Circle. The show was about a group of teenage witches and lasted for one season.
From 2014 to 2017, she starred as Max in the TV show Black Sails. The series was about pirates in the 1700s, and her character was a clever and ambitious woman living in the pirate town of Nassau.
Joining the Arrowverse
In 2017, Kennedy became part of the Arrowverse, a shared universe of superhero shows on The CW. She joined the cast of The Flash. At first, her character was a mystery, but she was later revealed to be Nora West-Allen, the future daughter of Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen.
Her superhero name is XS, and she has super-speed just like her father. She was a main character in the show's fifth season and returned for guest appearances in later seasons.
Recent Work
Kennedy has continued to act in a variety of projects. In 2023, she was a guest star on the comedy show I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.
She also played the famous Greek mythological figure Medusa in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Personal Life
Kennedy is married to Israeli-American actor Ronen Rubinstein. They live in Los Angeles. In 2021, she showed her support for him when he publicly shared personal information about himself.
They had a Jewish wedding ceremony in August 2022. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Boydd Parker-Rubinstein, on September 29, 2024.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Karma Inc. | Candy | Short film |
| 2011 | 50/50 | Jackie | |
| In Time | Edouarda | ||
| Bad Meat | Estelle | ||
| 2015 | The Perfect Guy | Rachel | |
| 2017 | Gemini | Sierra | |
| 2018 | Cam | Katie | |
| Deep Murder | Phyllis "Babysitter" Gorman | ||
| 2019 | Business Ethics | Dr. Helen | |
| 2021 | See for Me | Kelly | |
| 2024 | Good Bad Things | Madi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Santa Baby | Lucy the Elf | Television film |
| 2007 | Kaya | Natalee | 10 episodes |
| 2008 | Another Cinderella Story | Tami | Television film |
| 2008–2010 | Smallville | Bette Sans Souci / Plastique | 3 episodes |
| 2009 | Valemont | Beatrice | 33 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | The Troop | Laurel | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Undercovers | Lizzy | Pilot episode |
| 2011–2012 | The Secret Circle | Melissa Glaser | Main cast |
| 2012–2013 | 90210 | Megan Rose | Recurring role, 6 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Black Sails | Max | Main cast |
| 2017 | Colony | Maya | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
| 2017 | Supergirl | Mystery Girl | Episode "Crisis on Earth-X, Part 1" |
| 2018–2019; 2021–2023 | The Flash | Nora West-Allen / XS | Recurring role (seasons 4, 7–9); Main cast (season 5) 35 episodes |
| 2023 | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson | Megan | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Medusa | Episode: "We Visit the Garden Gnome Emporium" |
