Talented British-American actress and singer Jasmine Cephas Jones has spoken openly about her passion for the arts and her determination to inspire others through her platform.
In an interview with Fangirlish, she shared how playing the role of Ashley in Blindspot challenged her creativity and unleashed her true abilities.
Furthermore, she expressed her heartfelt wish that her work could truly touch and inspire people’s lives.
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- Full name: Jasmine Cephas Jones
- Stage name: Jasmine Cephas Jones
- Date of Birth: July 21, 1989
- Age: 34
- Birthplace: London, England
- Nationality: American-British
- Occupation: British-American actress and singer
- Parents: Ron Cephas Jones, Kim Lesley
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Anthony Ramos
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single.
- Net worth: $10 million.
Early life and education
Jasmine Cephas Jones was born on July 21, 1989 in London, England, the daughter of American actor Ron Cephas Jones and British-born jazz singer Kim Lesley.
Jasmine moved to the United States with her family when she was young and spent her childhood in Midwood, Brooklyn. There is no information about her siblings.
In 2011, she completed her education at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts, Berklee College of Music, and Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre School.
Jasmine Cephas Jones pursued her love of vocal performance at Berklee College of Music. She also honed her acting skills at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Drama.
Profession
Jones began her acting career by appearing in small roles in small theatre productions. However, her big break came in 2015 when she played the pivotal role of Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the acclaimed musical Hamilton. Her performance in the show earned her the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
Jones has since made a name for herself in the entertainment industry with roles in films and TV series such as Mistress America, Heat Wave, Of Monsters and Men, Mrs. America, #FreeRayshawn, Passing, and We Own This City.
In addition to her acting career, Jones is also a producer. She produced the first season of the TV series Blindspot, in which she starred. She also produced the films Patti Cake$ and Passing.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jasminecephasjones
- Twitter: @jasminecephasj
- Facebook: @jasminecephasjones
Personal life
Cephas Jones and Anthony Ramos, both original cast members of the Broadway show, got engaged on December 24, 2018. However, in November 2021, it was announced that the couple had decided to call it quits.
While Cephas Jones prefers to keep her personal life private, she has openly discussed the strong connection she had with her late father, who sadly passed away in January 2023.
In an interview with Essence, she said fondly: “My father is not only my biggest supporter, but also my closest confidant. He stands firmly by my side in good times and bad.”
Record/Movie Works
- Hamilton
- Blindspot (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Marriage Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Heat Wave (Original Soundtrack)
- Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
- The Musical Blindspot
Jasmine Cephas Jones Filmography
- Hamilton
- Blind Spot
- Mississippi Grind
- Marriage Story
- Hot weather
- photo
- #ReleaseRayshawn
- Mrs. America
- Blue Blood
- The Just War
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- memorable
- Urban Legends
- Mrs. Fletcher
- Black Monday
- Colin
- Gilded Age
Upcoming projects:
net worth
Jasmine Cephas Jones is a respected American actress who has amassed a net worth of approximately $10 million.
She has been recognized for her outstanding performances in several projects and received widespread acclaim for her roles as Peggy Schuyler and Maria Reynolds in the famous Broadway musical Hamilton.
Additionally, her role as Tiffany DuBois in the Showtime series Blindspot showcased her extraordinary talent and further solidified her place in the entertainment industry.
In addition to her theatre work, Jasmine has also appeared in notable films such as Girls Trip (2017) and On the Rocks (2020), continually proving her versatility and skills as an actor.
