British actress and model, Jodie Turner-Smith, rose to fame through her roles in popular shows such as Nightflyers and Last Ship. She is most recognized for her performance as Melantha in the American TV series Nightflyers and her portrayal of Queen in the 2019 film, Queen & Slim.
Jodie Turner-Smith Bio Details
Name: Jodie Stephanie D. Tuner-Smith
Date of birth: September 7, 1986
Age: 36 years old (2024)
Gender: Female
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Place of birth: Peterborough, England
Nationality: British
Ethnicity: Black
Mother: Erin Smith
Father: Hilda Smith
Marital status: Divorced
Ex-husband: Joshua Jackson
Kids: 1
Profession: Model and actress
Early Life & Education
Jodie Turner-Smith was born on September 7, 1986, in Peterborough, England. She was raised by Jamaican parents and is the only one among her siblings who was not born in Jamaica.
She lived in Peterborough until she reached the age of 10. Following her parents’ divorce, she moved with her mother, brother, and half-sister to Gaithersburg, Maryland in the United States.
After earning her degree in finance from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008, Turner-Smith began her career at a bank. She has been a resident of Los Angeles since 2009.
Career
In 2009, Jodie Turner-Smith was introduced to musician Pharrell Williams by a mutual friend following an N.E.R.D. concert. After expressing her desire to become a writer, Williams encouraged her to pursue modeling and relocate to Los Angeles.
In 2013, she first appeared as a siren in True Blood, marking her start in the acting world. This led to her taking on various smaller roles in movies and music videos from 2013 to 2017, where she was known as Jodie Smith. One notable appearance during this period was in Zayn Malik‘s “Pillowtalk” music video in 2016.
Turner-Smith rose to fame through her portrayal of Sgt. Azima Kandie in the 2017-2018 season of The Last Ship on TNT. She also gained recognition for her significant role as Melantha Jhirl in Nightflyers, a series co-produced by Syfy and Netflix in 2018.
Additionally, she took on the character of Josie in the Cinemax show Jett, which debuted in June 2019. Furthermore, she landed the lead role in the 2019 movie Queen & Slim alongside Daniel Kaluuya.
In October 2020, it was revealed that Jodie Turner-Smith had been chosen to play Queen Anne Boleyn in a three-part drama series called “Anne Boleyn” on Channel 5.
The show followed the last few months of Boleyn’s life. However, her casting was met with criticism due to her race. The series premiered in May 2021 and Turner-Smith’s portrayal was highly acclaimed.
In January 2021, it was revealed that she had been chosen to play Éile, a warrior gifted with the voice of a deity, in The Witcher: Blood Origin, a prequel limited series consisting of six episodes. However, in April 2021, Netflix declared that she would no longer be part of the show due to conflicts in her schedule and changes in the production timeline.
After Yang, a sci-fi drama directed by Kogonada featured Jodie Turner-Smith alongside Colin Farrell and was released in March 2022. Later in September 2022, she became a part of the Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte. News was announced in June 2023 that she would also be joining the cast of Tron: Ares with Jared Leto.
Personal Life
In October 2018, Jodie Turner-Smith and actor Joshua Jackson started a romantic relationship. They tied the knot in late 2019 and welcomed their daughter in April 2020. However, in October 2023, it was announced that Turner-Smith had initiated divorce proceedings against Jackson.
Net Worth
Jodie Turner-Smith’s net worth is estimated to be US$500,000, primarily earned through her roles in movies, music videos, and modeling. As she continues to take on significant roles in popular movies and television series, it is probable that her net worth will also rise in the future.
