Jessica Rothe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jessica Rothe
Rothe in 2024
Born	Jessica Ann Rothenberg (1987-05-28) May 28, 1987 (age 38) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Education	Boston University (BFA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2010–present
Spouse(s)	Eric Clem ​ (m. 2020)​

Jessica Ann Rothenberg (born May 28, 1987), known professionally as Jessica Rothe, is an American actress. She became well-known for playing Tree Gelbman in the comedy horror film Happy Death Day (2017) and its sequel Happy Death Day 2U (2019). These roles helped her become known as a "scream queen" in movies.

Rothe has also starred in musical films like La La Land (2016) and Valley Girl (2020). She appeared in romantic dramas such as Forever My Girl (2018) and All My Life (2020). Her action thriller film Boy Kills World was released in 2023. On television, she had main roles in the MTV comedy series Mary + Jane (2016) and the Amazon Prime Video science fiction drama series Utopia (2020).

Early Life and Education

Jessica Rothe was born in Denver, Colorado. Her parents are Susan and Steve Rothenberg. Her father is Jewish, and her grandmother was a theatre actress.

When she was 8 years old, Jessica started taking ballet classes. As a young person, she went to summer theater camps in Kansas City. She attended Cherry Creek High School and later went to Boston University. She graduated in 2009 with a degree in Fine Arts. During her time at university, she learned to play the violin, tap dance, and make pottery.

Acting Career

Starting Out: 2010–2016

Jessica Rothe began her acting career using her birth name, Jessica Rothenberg. From 2010 to 2013, she had small parts in TV shows like The Onion News Network. She also played supporting roles in independent films such as The Hot Flashes.

In 2011, she performed on stage for the first time in the play The Dream of the Burning Boy. A critic from The New York Times said her performance was "impressive." In 2014, she and the cast of the series Next Time on Lonny were nominated for a Streamy Award.

In 2015, Rothe took on main roles in the comedy film Lily & Kat and the crime drama The Preppie Connection. That same year, she was cast as Alexis in Damien Chazelle's musical film La La Land. Jessica loved the idea of living in a world where people could suddenly start singing and dancing. The film was very successful when it came out in 2016.

In 2016, Rothe got her first main role in a TV series. She played Paige in the MTV comedy show Mary + Jane. The show was about two friends who ran a weed delivery service. It ran for one season. Critics praised Jessica's acting in the show.

Becoming Well-Known: 2017–Present

Rothe in an interview with MTV in 2019

In 2017, Jessica Rothe starred in the horror film Happy Death Day, directed by Christopher Landon. She played the main character, Theresa "Tree" Gelbman. The character of Tree was written to have more depth than typical horror movie characters. The film was a huge success at the box office. It helped make Jessica Rothe a star.

Critics highly praised her performance. One critic said she was "quite good" and "endlessly watchable and witty." Her role as Tree Gelbman made her known as a "scream queen" and an example of the "final girl" in horror movies. She was nominated for several awards for this role.

In 2018, Rothe played Josie in the romance film Forever My Girl. She chose this role because she liked its themes of strength and female empowerment. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

In 2019, Rothe returned as Tree Gelbman in Happy Death Day 2U, the sequel to Happy Death Day. Jessica was at first unsure about a sequel, but the director's ideas convinced her. She felt the sequel made the movie more like a Back to the Future type of film. The sequel was also financially successful. Critics continued to praise her acting. One said she was "one of the most magnetic new actresses on screen."

In 2020, Rothe starred in two films. One was the musical Valley Girl, a remake of a 1983 movie. She played Julie. The other was the romantic drama All My Life, where she played Jenn Carter. Both films received mixed reviews, but Jessica's performances were often praised. Also in 2020, she appeared in four episodes of the Amazon Prime Video series Utopia. She enjoyed working on the show, calling it a "dream job."

Rothe then starred in the crime drama film Body Brokers, which was released in 2021. Critics noted her strong performance in the film.

In 2022, Rothe took over a role in the action film Boy Kills World. The film premiered at a festival in 2023 and was released in theaters in April 2024. While some critics felt her character was not fully developed, others praised her performance. She also voiced her character in a spin-off video game, Super Dragon Punch Force 3, released in 2024.

Future Projects

Jessica Rothe is set to star in an upcoming survival thriller film called Titan. She will appear alongside actress Kiana Madeira.

Personal Life

On February 14, 2019, Jessica Rothe announced that she was engaged to actor Eric Clem. They got married on September 12, 2020, in Morrison, Colorado.

Film and Television Roles

Films

Television Shows

Stage Performances

• The Dream of the Burning Boy (2011), as Chelsea

Video Games

• Super Dragon Punch Force 3 (2024), as Mina Van Der Koy / June 27

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Jessica Rothe para niños