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Jodie Turner-SmithBritish model and actress
Date of Birth: 07.09.1986
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Early Life and Family
Jodie Turner-Smith was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, to Jamaican parents. When she was ten years old, her family relocated to Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Modeling Career
After graduating from college, Turner-Smith worked as a banker in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. However, her life took a turn when a friend introduced her to musician Pharrell Williams. Impressed by her presence, Williams encouraged her to move to Los Angeles, where she landed her first modeling job within a month.
Television Debut and Acting Career
Turner-Smith made her television debut in 2013 with a small role in the HBO series "True Blood." This early appearance paved the way for further acting opportunities.
Personal Life
On December 20, 2019, Turner-Smith married actor Joshua Jackson, whom she had been dating for a year. On April 21, 2020, the couple welcomed a daughter into the world.