Jessica Barden

Jessica Barden
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Name:
Jessica Barden
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(32 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England
Height:
5'2 ft ()
Weight:
115 lb (52 kg)
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married
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Jessica Barden's Biography

Jessica Barden is a British actress best known for her breakout roles in the hit series "The End of the F***ing World" and "Penny Dreadful".
Jessica Barden
Jessica Barden

Childhood and Family

Jessica Barden was born on July 21, 1992, in the small English town of Northallerton. When she was three, her family relocated to nearby Wetherby, where Jessica grew up.
Jessica Barden in her childhood
Jessica Barden in her childhood
Barden's mother is an accountant, and her father is a prison officer. Jessica has a brother named Josh. Her parents divorced when she was 15. She later reflected, "For my generation, divorce is pretty normal. But I remember that feeling when nobody wanted to talk about it. I was never allowed to say things like 'Oh, this is so hard, my dad now lives somewhere else.' But as kids, we really take our parents splitting up to heart."

At 16, she moved to London on her own to chase her acting dreams, living in rough neighborhoods. "I remember not being able to change a light bulb; I went to the supermarket and asked someone to do it for me. It's amazing I wasn't murdered!" she laughed. In the massive city, she knew absolutely no one.

Acting Career

Jessica Barden's acting debut came in 1999 with a minor role in an episode of the TV series "My Parents Are Aliens." In 2005-2006, the young actress took on two more small roles before landing her breakthrough as Mary in the 2007 film "Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution," about a British family moving to East Germany during the Cold War.
A still from the film 'Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution' with Jessica Barden
A still from the film 'Mrs Ratcliffe's Revolution' with Jessica Barden
That same year, Jessica was cast as Kayleigh Morton in the soap opera "Coronation Street," where she acted for a year and a half. In 2009, Jessica made her theater debut in the acclaimed play "Jerusalem" at the Royal Court Theatre in London's West End.
Actress Jessica Barden Breakthrough Brits 2018
In 2010, Barden starred in the comedy "Tamara Drewe," with Gemma Arterton in the lead role, then appeared in Joe Wright's intense action film "Hanna" with Saoirse Ronan and Eric Bana.
Jessica Barden in 'The Lobster'
Jessica Barden in 'The Lobster'
Between 2012 and 2015, Barden appeared in several notable films including the horror movie "The Falling," Spanish director Jorge S. Dorado's crime thriller "Mindscape," the drama "Lullaby," the romantic adaptation "Far from the Madding Crowd" with Carey Mulligan, and Yorgos Lanthimos's dystopian "The Lobster" starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz.
Jessica Barden in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'
Jessica Barden in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'
In 2016, Barden played the main role of a strong-willed teenager in the drama "Ellen" and appeared in 6 episodes of the horror series "Penny Dreadful" with Eva Green, Timothy Dalton, and Josh Hartnett.
Jessica Barden in the horror series 'Penny Dreadful'
Jessica Barden in the horror series 'Penny Dreadful'
Back in 2014, she had already landed the role of the eccentric Alyssa in the short film "The End of the F***ing World," based on Charles Forsman's comics. In 2017, she was confirmed for the same role in the British remake "The End of the F***ing World" – a series in the genres of drama, black comedy, and road movie. Jessica was the only original cast member to return.
The Making of The End of the F***ing World with Alex Lawther, Jessica Barden
The actress once again portrayed the 17-year-old troubled teenager Alyssa, who feels out of place in her mother's new family and tries to find her father who abandoned her in childhood. The series earned widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Barden's outstanding performance alongside co-star Alex Lawther.

Beyond "The New Romantic" - about a college graduate disillusioned by the lack of genuine guys - Jessica Barden spent 2018 filming the British drama "Scarborough," directed by Barnaby Southcombe.
Jessica Barden at the presentation of 'The New Romantic'
Jessica Barden at the presentation of 'The New Romantic'
"The End of the F***ing World" got renewed for a second season right after the first premiered. The second season dropped in November 2019. That same year, Jessica filmed the drama "Jungleland" alongside Charlie Hunnam.
Jessica Barden on JUNGLELAND and working with Charlie Hunnam
The drama "Holler" premiered in September 2020 as Nicole Riegel's feature directorial debut. Jessica played high school senior Ruth Avery. She lives with her brother while their mother's in prison, scraping by with odd jobs. Everything shifts when Ruth gets accepted to college. Her brother dreams of sending her to college to escape poverty, so they agree to a dangerous scam.
Jessica Barden in 'Holler'
Jessica Barden in 'Holler'
Here's what Barden had to say about the film, her character, and the world that shaped her:
People are stuck in a system that wants to keep them invisible so they don't try anything new. They're made to think they can't achieve something better. It basically destroys any possibility of choice. For me, that's what the end of the film is about. Ruth realizes she actually has a choice. The most powerful thing you can realize is that you can say 'yes' or 'no'... I went through the same thing as Ruth - when you're angry with yourself and the situation, and you'd love to just be content with where you are, but you want more and don't know how to get it.
In 2022, Jessica joined the cast of the third season of the anthology series "American Horror Stories." She appeared in the episode "Bestie," directed by her husband Mac Winkler, as well as in the episode "Tapeworm."

At the same time, she could be seen in the detective miniseries "Pieces of Her," portraying the character of Jane Queller in her youth.

Jessica Barden's Personal Life

In December 2017, Jessica Barden began dating a crew member from "The New Romantic," where she starred alongside Camila Mendes.
Jessica Barden and her ex-boyfriend
Jessica Barden and her ex-boyfriend
Before that, Jessica had been in several relationships, though none she'd consider serious.
I'm obsessed with my career. I'm 25 – it shouldn't be any other way. I've had boyfriends who didn't get this, but I wasn't really worried about them. If someone has a problem with me working 20 hours a day, there's nothing I can do about it.
In October 2021, Jessica gave birth to a daughter. The father of the baby is director and screenwriter Max Winkler, who directed the film "Jungleland" (2019), in which Barden played the main female role. In March 2022, Jessica hinted that she and Max had gotten married.
Jessica Barden gave birth to a child with Max Winkler
Jessica Barden gave birth to a child with Max Winkler
The actress now lives with her husband and daughter in the Los Angeles suburbs. They often spend weekends with Max's father, Henry Winkler, the beloved '70s actor famous for playing Fonzie on "Happy Days," and with actor Jonah Hill, Max's best friend.

Jessica Barden Now

In 2023, the series "You and Me" starring Jessica Barden in the lead role was released. She plays a young actress grappling with personal tragedy and creative crisis while trying to move forward. "I was blown away when I read the script," Barden confessed.
You and Me. Trailer

Jessica Barden: latest news and articles

  • When I think about Scary Tales, my skin is chilly! Not everyone is able to play so cool horror. Jessica amazed me so much.
    2021-04-24 09:46:06
  • It`s a pity that I don`t live in England .. I would like to see performances with the charming Jessica Barden.
    2021-04-02 18:32:44
  • Barden has a childish face, but that doesn`t stop her from building a good film career!
    2021-04-01 10:11:02
  • Such a charming Jessica Barden has already become my favorite actress :)
    2021-03-01 23:59:54
  • At first I thought that this actress starred in the TV series «Misfits», but I just confused the names
    2021-02-17 14:50:22
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