Jurnee Smollett

Quick Facts

Real Name Jurnee Smollett-Bell.
Stage Name Jurnee Smollett.
Agent Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
In Limelight Spiderhead (2022).
Profession Actress.
Age 35 years old.
Birth Date October 1, 1986.
Birth Place New York City, U.S.
Lives in Los Angeles.
Gender Female.
Nationality American.
Zodiac Libra.
Family
Parents Father: Joel Smollett.
Mother: Janet Harris.
Brothers Jussie.
Jake.
JoJo.
Jocqui.
Sister Jazz Smollett.
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Love Life
Marital Status Divorced.
Ex-husband Josiah Bell (2010-2020).
Kid Son: Hunter Zion Bell.
Body Measurements
Weight Kg: 65.7.
Pounds: 144.8 lbs.
Height feet: 5′ 6″.
centimeters: 168 cm.
meters: 1.68 m.
Eyes Brown.
Hair Dark Brown.
Career
Net worth $3.54 Million.
Television Sunday in Paris (1991).
Out All Night (1992).
Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (1992).
Martin (1992).
Full House (1992–1994).
On Our Own (1994–1995).
NYPD Blue (1996).
The Wonderful World of Disney (1999).
Cosby (1998–1999).
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1999).
Ruby’s Bucket of Blood (2001).
Strong Medicine (2002).
ER (2002).
Wanda at Large (2003).
House (2006).
Grey’s Anatomy (2008).
Friday Night Lights (2009–2011).
The Defenders (2010–2011).
Bad Girls (2012).
The Mob Doctor (2012–2013).
Do No Harm (2013).
Parenthood (2013).
True Blood (2013–2014).
Underground (2016–2017).
Sofia the First (2017–2018).
The Twilight Zone (2020).
Lovecraft Country (2020).
Movies Jack (1996).
Eve’s Bayou (1997).
Beautiful Joe (2000).
Roll Bounce (2005).
Gridiron Gang (2006).
The Great Debaters (2007).
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013).
Hands of Stone (2016).
One Last Thing (2018).
Monsters and Men (2018).
Birds of Prey (2020).
Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021).
Spiderhead (2022).

American actress Jurnee Smollett Bell, 35, appeared in the 2016 television series “Underground” as Rosalee. She was born on October 1, 1986. She portrayed Letitia “Leti” Lewis, the main character, in Misha Green’s production of “Lovecraft Country” in 2020.

Actress Jurnee Smollett from Spiderhead

Bell has contributed to a number of successful films, including “Birds of Prey,” “Monsters and Men,” “One Last Thing,” and “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor,” in addition to many TV programs.

Jurnee rose to stardom in 2022 after portraying the lead role in the Netflix film “Spiderhead.” Chris Hemsworth, Charles Parnell, Tess Haubrich, Nathan Jones, and other performers collaborated on this film with Smollett, who played Lizzy.

Biography

Joel Smollett and Janet Harris welcomed Jurnee Smollett (now 35) into the world on October 1, 1986 in New York City, United States.

Jurnee Smollett(Source: Wikipedia)

She has five siblings, including actors Jussie and Jake Smollett. The interesting distinction between Jurnee’s parents is that her mother is African-American and her father is Ashkenazi Jewish.

The actress began her acting career when she was just 5 years old. She made her television debut in 1991 as Alison Chase in Hugh Wilson’s comedy series “Sunday in Paris.” She was cast as Denise Frazer in “Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper” in the ensuing years.

Jurnee quickly rose to fame as a television personality, and her appearance in “Full House” helped her to achieve even more fame. She got the chance to collaborate with her siblings in the ABC sitcom “On Our Own” in 1994.

Height & Weight

She is 35 years old, around 5 feet 6 inches tall, and 65.7 kg in terms of weight and also has lovely hair and lovely eyes. She started working when she was very young.

Relationship Status

Jurnee knew a “On Our Own” crew member who passed away from AIDS when she was only seven years old. She became so mentally impacted by it that she began attempting to educate people about this illness.

Jurnee Smollett with her ex-husband and son(Source: People.com)

When Smollett’s career was at its height, she fell in love with Josian Bell, a singer turned actor. After six years of marriage, the couple brought their first child, a son named Hunter Zion Bell, into the world in October 2010. Sadly, the actress separated from her husband and filed for divorce in 2020.

Professional Life

Jurnee was a talented actor who appeared in a variety of films and television programs. She performed in 16 projects from 1993 to 2003, the majority of which were plays. The Wonderful World of Disney, Cosby, Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child, Wanda at Large, and ER are a few of the 16 initiatives that deserve special recognition.

09 February 2020 – Los Angeles, California – Jurnee Smollett-Bell. 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 92nd Academy Awards held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Photo Credit: Birdie Thompson/AdMedia (Newscom TagID: admphotostwo689897.jpg) [Photo via Newscom]
When she received the San Diego Film Critics Society Awards in 1997, her outstanding acting abilities were properly recognized. Smollett started getting more prominent roles once she became 18 years old. She started getting invitations to become a model in addition to acting now.

When Jurnee was cast as Beth Monroe in “Grey’s Anatomy” in 2008, her already successful acting career significantly improved. But her portrayal of Jess Merriweather in “Friday Night Lights” was what really garnered attention for her.

Bell’s career in the Hollywood sector advanced with time. Additionally, she appeared in the 2006 film “Gridiron Gang” with Dwayne Johnson. She currently resides in her lavish property in Los Angeles with her family.

Net  worth & Source of Income

As a result of her appearances in numerous movies and television shows, Jurnee Smollett is a well-known actor. She has also received numerous nominations for well-known award ceremonies. Her acting profession, interviews, event appearances, and brand sponsorships are her primary sources of revenue. Her net worth is thought to be around $3.54 million.

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Some Interesting Facts

  • She began her career as a series and film extra at the age of 12. At that age, she has also spoken out about sexual harassment both on and off the set.
  • She identifies herself Blewish, which is a combination of Black and Jewish.
  • In 1994, Jurnee and her brothers starred in the ABC series On Our Own.
  • She has been actively involved in the HIV/AIDS movement since she was 11 years old.
  • She is well-known for playing the role of Denise Frazer.
  • On Twitter, Jurnee has 214.3k followers.
  • Many of her fans and critics praised her for her performance in Birds of Prey.

FAQs

How old is Jurnee Smollett?

Bell will be 35 in 2021.

When was Jurnee Smollett born?

In 1986, October 1st.

Who portrayed Lizzy in the movie “Spiderhead”?

Jurnee Smollett.

Who are Jurnee Smollett’s siblings?

She has four brothers: Jussie, JoJo, Jocqui, and Jake, as well as a sister named Jazz.

What are the names of the mother and father of Jurnee Smollett?

Joel Smollett and his mother, Janet Harris (dad).

Does Jurnee Smollett have a spouse?

She has recently divorced.

What name does Jurnee Smollett’s ex-husband go by?

Josiah Bell.

What name does Jurnee Smollett’s son go by?

Hunter Zion Bell.

How much money is Jurnee Smollett worth?

$3.54 million USD.

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