Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith is a British actress and model who has risen to prominence through a combination of striking screen presence and bold role choices. Born on September 7, 1986, in Peterborough, England, she grew up in a Jamaican family and moved to the United States as a young adult to pursue her career. She initially worked as a model and a banker before transitioning into acting, landing small television roles in the early 2010s.

Turner-Smith’s breakthrough came with her lead role in the independent film Queen and Slim (2019), directed by Melina Matsoukas. In the film, she starred opposite Daniel Kaluuya as a couple on the run after a fatal encounter with a police officer during a traffic stop. The film was widely praised, and Turner-Smith’s commanding performance announced her as a formidable new talent. The role opened doors to major Hollywood opportunities.

She followed Queen and Slim with a series of high-profile projects, including playing Anne Boleyn in the Channel 5 limited series Anne Boleyn (2021), a piece of casting that sparked significant conversation. She appeared in the Noah Baumbach film White Noise (2022) for Netflix and took on the role of Aniseya in the Disney Plus Star Wars series The Acolyte (2024). Her willingness to take on provocative and boundary-pushing roles has made her one of the most watched rising stars in the industry.

Beyond acting, Turner-Smith is recognized as a fashion icon, frequently appearing at major events like the Met Gala and Cannes Film Festival. She has also been open about her personal life, including her marriage to and subsequent divorce from actor Joshua Jackson. With her career trajectory continuing upward, Turner-Smith’s estimated net worth is $3 million in 2026.