Biography
Jessica Renee Williams (born July 31, 1989) is a 35-year-old American actress, television host, and comedian.
He is best known as the co-host of the podcast 2 Dope Queens and a senior correspondent for The Daily Show.
She is the star of the 2017 Netflix comedy film, The Incredible Jessica James.
She plays a character the Guardian describes as “A struggling Brooklyn playwright navigating the murky waters of modern romance while impatiently awaiting her big break.”
American actress
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| Full name: | Jessica Renee Williams |
| Stage name: | Jessica Williams |
| Born: | July 31, 1989 (age 35) |
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Mrs. Williams, Felicia Williams |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.83 meters |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Blaine Spesak (deceased) |
| Job: | Actress • Comedian • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $3 million |
Early life
Jessica Renee Williams was born and raised in Los Angeles, California on July 31, 1989.
She attended Nathaniel Narbonne High School, where she thrived in the school’s drama department.
She made her television debut with a regular role on the Nickelodeon series Just for Kicks in 2006.
In 2012, she became the youngest correspondent ever for The Daily Show.
Jessica Williams attended California State University, Long Beach. DNA testing revealed that Williams’ maternal ancestors were Bamileke from Cameroon.
Education
Jessica Williams attended Nathaniel Narbonne High School, where she excelled in drama classes and school activities.
She then attended California State University, Long Beach, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
Career
Jessica Williams made her Daily Show debut on January 11, 2012. She is a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. She also appeared in Season 3 of HBO’s Girls.
She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York and Los Angeles, California. She also appeared in the film People Places Things. Jessica Williams co-hosts the comedy podcast 2 Dope Queens with Phoebe Robinson.
Jessica Williams appeared in an HBO special excerpted from the podcast in February 2018. She appeared on her final Daily Show episode on June 30, 2016. She was the star of the 2017 Netflix comedy The Incredible Jessica James, in which she played a character the Guardian described as “a struggling Brooklyn playwright navigating the murky waters of modern romance while impatiently waiting for her big break.”
She also appears in the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, titled Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, as Professor Eulalie “Lally” Hicks, a teacher at Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
List of movies played
- 2011 Crying in Public
- Delivery Man 2013
- 2015 People Places Things
- 2015 Hot Tub Time Machine 2
- Tap Shoes and Violin 2015
- 2017 Jessica James Amazing
- 2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Corporate Animal of the Year 2019
- Smart Book 2019
- Omniboat 2020: The Illusion of Fast Boats
Social media
Jessica Williams is very active on social media. She has recently amassed over 1 million followers on Twitter, over 1 million followers on Instagram, and she is also active on many other social media platforms.
You can follow her on Instagram as @JessicaWilliams and on Twitter as @Jessica_Williams. Facebook as @msjwilly.
Personal life
Jessica Williams is of American nationality and black ethnicity. She was born to Granda Williams and Felicia Williams, and she grew up with an older sister named Melissa Williams.
She is best known for being a senior correspondent on The Daily Show and co-host of the podcast, 2 Dope Queens. Jessica Williams is also an American actress and comedian.
Jessica Williams is dating American Blaine Spesak. Sadly, Blaine Spesak is late and she has been fighting to win back the one she lost. She is currently single, without a boyfriend or husband.
Net worth
Jessica Williams is an American actress and comedian, her net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $3 million; and she earns over $200 thousand in annual salary.
Her net worth is accumulated through her successful career as an actress and comedian.
