Josephine Langford

Josephine Langford
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Name:
Josephine Langford
Real name:
Josephine Eliza Langford
Who is:
Birth date:
(27 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Perth, Australia
Height:
5'6 ft ()
Weight:
121 lb (55 kg)
Relationship:
single
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Biography of Josephine Langford

Josephine Langford is an Australian actress who shot to fame playing Darcy Chapman in "Wish Upon" (2017). She then landed the starring role in "After" (2019) and its four sequels, turning the franchise into a global phenomenon.
Australian actress Josephine Langford
Australian actress Josephine Langford

Childhood and Youth

Josephine Langford was born on August 18, 1997, in Perth, the largest city in Western Australia. Her mother, Elizabeth Langford (née Green), works as a pediatrician. Her father, Stephen Langford, works as a medic for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an aviation network that brings medical care to people in Australia's remote outback. "My parents help people in rural communities - like if someone gets bitten by a snake and the nearest hospital is hours away," the actress explained.
Josephine Langford was born into a medical family from Australia
Josephine Langford was born into a medical family from Australia
Josephine is the younger sister of Katherine Langford (born 1996), the star of the popular Netflix series "13 Reasons Why". Despite what journalists and online critics claim, there's no bad blood between the sisters. The drama started when edited videos made fans question whether the sisters actually got along. "When there's not much information out there, people just twist words to fit whatever narrative they want," Josephine explained. In reality, Katherine simply refused to discuss her family with journalists.
Katherine Langford and Josephine Langford are sisters
Katherine Langford and Josephine Langford are sisters

First Roles

At just 16, Josephine Langford made her film debut, snagging the lead role in Australian director Rob Wini's short film "Sex Ed." For her second film, the short "Gypsy Blood," she reunited with young Australian actress Isabella Birighitti. This time around, the much larger cast gave Langford the chance to work alongside both aspiring and seasoned actors.
Josephine Langford in the short film 'Sex Ed'
Three years later, she landed her first feature film role. The sci-fi drama "Pulse" (2017) follows a disabled teenager (Daniel Monks) who finds himself in the body of a beautiful grown woman and finally experiences acceptance and love.
Josephine Langford's height is 167 cm, weight is 55 kg
Josephine Langford's height is 167 cm, weight is 55 kg
In 2017, Josephine made her move to conquer Hollywood. She landed one of the main roles in the fantasy horror "Wish Upon." The film follows a teenage girl who discovers a magical box that comes with a deadly price. John R. Leonetti, who created the hit "Annabelle" (2014), directed the film.
Josephine Langford as Darcie Chapman ('Wish Upon')
Josephine Langford as Darcie Chapman ('Wish Upon')
The main role of the unlucky Clare was played by young actress Joey King. Langford, meanwhile, scored the role of Clare's nemesis—the haughty, self-confident schoolgirl Darcie Chapman, who faces the full horror of her classmate's deadly curses. The film also features Ryan Phillippe, Ki Hong Lee, and other famous actors.
The film received average ratings and several negative reviews. 'The film is neither scary nor original, but it's perfectly suitable for a midnight viewing at a summer camp,' one critic commented.
After her Hollywood debut, Josephine returned home to Australia, appearing in two episodes of the horror series "Wolf Creek." As her star rose, Langford caught the eye of major publications—landing spreads in Harper's Bazaar Australia and other popular magazines.
A scene from the TV series 'Wolf Creek'
A scene from the TV series 'Wolf Creek'

"After" and the Blossoming of a Career

The teen drama "After," directed by Jenny Gage and based on Anna Todd's bestseller, premiered in 2019. The film follows two young people—diligent student Tessa (Josephine Langford) and troubled rebel Hardin (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin)—as they're swept into an intense romance. Their unexpected meeting changes everything, splitting their lives into before and after.
Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin Play 'How Well Do You Know Your Co-Star?'
When Todd first published chapters on Wattpad, the story instantly took off. Fans were so hungry for updates that they literally crashed the site. No wonder fans awaited casting news as eagerly as they once did for Bella in "Twilight" and Katniss in "The Hunger Games."
Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
Interesting fact: "After" was originally a fan fiction about musician Harry Styles, the lead singer of One Direction. Eventually, Todd changed the name of the main character from Harry Styles to Hardin Scott.
In one interview, Langford confessed: 'I am so glad that I am filming in 'After' and that I was able to bring Tessa's character to life. People have been so patient to see this story on screen, and I am happy to be a part of it.'
Critics weren't impressed—"After" scored less than 20% positive reviews. But audiences loved it, making a sequel a no-brainer.
We see how Tessa grows from a young girl who has not yet faced certain life challenges. She moves from a small town to college, becomes a woman in a relationship with complex circumstances, with a job that is not what she imagined. This is a journey from an eighteen-year-old person to a thirty-year-old.
Josephine about working on the role of Tessa
In May 2019, Josephine appeared in an episode of the horror anthology "Into the Dark." Each episode centers around a different holiday. The episode in which Langford played the lead role was titled "They Come Knocking".
A shot from the TV series 'Into the Dark'
A shot from the TV series 'Into the Dark'
The 2020 sequel introduced a new love interest for Tessa (Dylan Sprouse), but the chemistry falls flat while Hardin refuses to let her go.
Josephine Langford in the movie 'After We Collided'
Josephine Langford in the movie 'After We Collided'
In the third installment (2021), Tessa faces major life decisions. Can she trust her father's motives, or is he just using her? Should she take a dream job in another city or stay with the person she loves?

The fourth part "After Ever Happy" (2022) and the fifth, final, "After Everything" (2023) marked the end of Tessa and Hardin's story. By then, audiences were clearly losing interest in the franchise. The main complaint from viewers was that all the movies were made "to a formula". While a prequel and sequel focusing on the main characters' children had been planned years before the final film's release, those projects were shelved after "After Forever" hit theaters.

Josephine Langford's Personal Life

Little is known about Josephine Langford's personal life. Fans can only speculate whether she's exceptionally good at keeping relationships private or genuinely single.
Of course, after the premiere of "After", she was often rumored to be in a relationship with Hero Fiennes Tiffin. But off-camera, they were just friends.

Josephine barely uses social media. She describes herself as private and introverted, with deep respect for personal boundaries.

Josephine Langford Now

In 2023, besides the final part of "After", Josephine Langford could be seen in the romantic comedy "The Other Zoey". She plays a smart, cynical character who couldn't care less about romance - the complete opposite of her "After" persona Tessa Young. However, her attitude changes after meeting Zack (Drew Starkey).
A scene from the movie 'The Other Zoey'
A scene from the movie 'The Other Zoey'
  • In fact, Josephine is not that much like her famous sister Katherine. This is good, they will retain their individuality.
    2021-05-16 21:03:45
  • Langford`s Tessa is amazing! I can`t imagine another actress for this role!
    2021-05-07 15:08:29
  • Didn`t know that Josephine is the sister of that actress from «13 Reasons Why»
    2021-05-05 13:16:32
  • The girl is very similar to the actress Chloe Grace-Moretz, both pretty girls, not deprived of talent.
    2021-04-25 08:59:02
  • Young and talented aspiring actress Langford attracted me in After! Amazing work.
    2021-04-03 09:40:41
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