Jurnee Smollett is an American actress known for her versatility and range in a variety of film and television roles.
Born on October 1, 1986, in New York City, Smollett has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his talent and dedication to his career.
With over two decades of experience, she has become a force to be reckoned with, especially in Eve’s Bayou, The Debate, Birds of Prey and “Lovecraft Country.”
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- Full name: Jurnee Diana Smollett
- Date of Birth: October 1, 1986
- Age: 38
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: New York City, New York
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: Janet and Joel Smollett
- Siblings: Jussie Smollett, Jack Smollett, JoJo Smollett and Jaz Smollett
- Spouse: Josiah Bell (married 2010-2020)
- Child: Hunter Zion Bell (born 2016)
- Marital status: Divorced
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
Jurnee Smollett, 38, was born on October 1, 1986, in New York City to parents Janet Smollett and Joel Smollett.
She is the eldest of five siblings, including Jussie Smollett, Jake Smollett, Jojo Smollett, and Jazz Smollett.
Smollett’s parents encouraged her and her siblings to pursue their passion for acting from an early age.
She began her acting career at the age of five and appeared in television shows and movies throughout her childhood.
Smollett’s early life and education played an important role in shaping her talent and dedication to the arts.
Personal life
Jurnee Smollett married Josiah Bell in 2010, and they had a son, Hunter Zion Bell, born in 2016. The couple announced their separation in 2020 and filed for divorce later that year.
Smollett has always been very private about his personal life, focusing on his career and raising his son.
Profession
Smollett’s acting career spans more than two decades, with her first role being in the 1991 TV series “Sunday in Paris.”
She is Eve’s Bayou (1997), The Debate (2007), and Birds of Prey (2020).
In 2020, she had her breakthrough role as Letitia “Leti” Lewis in the HBO series “Lovecraft Country” She was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2020)
- Nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2020)
net worth
Jurnee Smollett’s current net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, which is derived from her successful acting career in both film and television.
Social Media
- Instagram: @jurneesmollett
- Twitter: @jurneesmollett
Filmography
- Eve’s Bayou
- Great debater
- Birds of Prey
- Lovecraft Country
- Full house
- On our own
- underground
- True Blood
