Jessica Barden

Jessica Barden is a British actress. She gained fame by appearing in television series such as The End of the F***ing World (2017–2019) and Dune: Prophecy (2024–present).

Profile Overview

Real Name: Jessica Amy Barden
Stage Name: Jessica Barden
Nickname: Jessica, Jessy
Birthday: July 21, 1992
Birthplace: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, England
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Nationality: English
Religion: Judaism
Profession: Actress
Education: Wetherby High School
Hobbies: Traveling
Parents: Paul Barden (father), Gail Barden (mother)
Siblings: Josh Barden (brother), Joe Barden (brother)
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
Hair Color: Dark brown
Eye Color: Blue
Shoe Size: 7.5 (US)
Instagram: @jessybarden

Jessica Barden: Biography and Career Journey

Jessica Barden made her acting debut back in 1999 for the vintage series, My Parents Are Aliens, with a small role.

After that, this Cancer actress continued her TV appearance by acting in No Angels (2005) and also The Chase (2006).

Her first debut on a big-screen movie happened in 2007 when she played Mary Ratcliffe for Mrs Ratcliffe’s Revolution.

Starting from that year, the stunning woman also began to act on the ITV series, Coronation Street, until 2008.

In 2010, she got a role as Jody Long for a romantic-comedy movie directed by Stephen Frears, Tamara Drewe, which rewarded her a nomination as Young British Performer of The Year.

Later, the great woman made another comeback for other movies, such as Hanna (2011), Comedown (2012), In the Dark Half (2012), and also Mindscape (2013).

In 2015, she appeared as Kit Carmichael for the BBC One’s series, The Outcast, which later was followed by her acting in Murder (2016).

Her career breakthrough happened when she starred in a popular Netflix series, The End of the F***ing World (2017), which originally was aired on Channel 4.

One year later, in 2018, she appeared in various movies for The New Romantic and Scarborough.

The gorgeous actress became more popular after appearing in two music videos in 2019, Conan Gray’s Maniac and also Ozzy Osbourne’s Under the Graveyard.

After that, she then starred in a Netflix thriller series, Pieces of Her (2021), and also the movie Hearts of Stone (2022).

Personal Life and Relationships

Max Winkler

She married Max Winkler, who’s the Jungleland director, in March 2021. It’s rumored that the two become close during the filming process of Jungleland (2019).

She revealed that she’d given birth to their first baby daughter in October 2021, whose name is not revealed yet.

In January 2025, she announcer their pregnancy with a second child.

Jessica Barden: Net Worth and Earnings

According to multiple sources, she has built around $1 million to $5 million of net worth. She earns most of her income from working as an actress.

Fun Facts about Jessica Barden

Bardenhad announced that she had her first daughter on October 19, 2021.
Her husband, Max, is a filmmaker.
Barden lives in Los Angeles.
She had moved to West Yorkshire with her family when she was 3 years old.
Many fans praise her “non-aging” look, which makes her look younger than her actual age.
She is able to deliver any lines in a deadpan manner, a skill that is hard to do for other actors.
Her mother works as an accountant.
Her father is a prison guard.
When she was 15 years old, her parents were split.
She said that when she had to face her parents’ divorce, she had a difficult time.

Movies

Hearts of Stone (2022), as Agatha
Pink Skies Ahead (2020), as Winona
Holler (2020), as Ruth
Jungleland (2019), as Sky
Scarborough (2018), as Beth
The New Romantic (2018), as Blake Conway
Habit (2017), as Lee
Mindhorn (2016), as Jasmine
The Lobster (2015), as nosebleed woman (cameo)
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015), as Liddy
Lullaby (2014), as Meredith
Mindscape (2013), as Mousey
In the Dark Half (2012), as Marie
Comedown (2012), as Kelly
Hanna (2011), as Sophie
Tamara Drewe (2010), as Jody Long
Mrs Ratcliffe’s Revolution (2007), as Mary Ratcliffe

TV Movies

Ellen (2016), as Ellen

Drama Series

Dune: Prophecy (Max, HBO | 2024), as Young Valya Harkonnen
American Horror Stories (FX, Hulu | 2023–2024), as Bestie, Casting chairwoman, Hailey Doherty
You & Me (ITV2 | 2023), as Emma
Robot Chicken (Adult Swim | 2021), as Rey, Riley’s Friend, Grady Twins (voices)
Pieces of Her (Netflix | 2021), as Jane
Lambs of God (Foxtel’s Showcase | 2019), as Sister Carla
The End of the F***ing World (Netflix | 2017-2019), as Alyssa
Penny Dreadful (Showtime | 2016), as Justine
Murder (BBC Two | 2016), as Jess
The Outcast (BBC | 2015), as Kit Carmichael
Chickens (Channel 4 | 2014), as Barmaid / Penny
Coming Up (Channel 4 | 2013), as Ruby
Vera (ITV | 2012), as Stella Macken
Comedy Showcase (Channel 4 | 2011), as Barmaid
Coronation Street (ITV | 2007-2008), as Kayleigh Morton
The Chase (BBC One | 2006), as Amy
No Angels (Channel 4 | 2005), as Lucy
My Parents Are Aliens (ITV | 1999), as girl in school (cameo)

TV Shows

Better Things (FX | 2020), as herself

Music Video Appearances

Maniac (2019) – Conan Gray
Under the Graveyard (2019) – Ozzy Osbourne

Awards

2018 IMDb Awards – Breakout Stars Award – The End of the F***ing World, Scarborough, The New Romantic

Nominations

2020 National Film Awards UK – Best Supporting Actress – Scarborough
2019 British Independent Film Award – Best Supporting Actress – Scarborough
2011 London Critics’ Circle Film Awards – Young British Performer of the Year – Tamara Drewe

Quotes

“We all went for roles as extras at my school because a lot of children’s shows were filmed in Leeds near where I grew up. My Parents are Aliens was a big one we all did.”

“I have stage fright really badly.”

“I have a fear of people… Some days you just don’t really want the attention of everybody looking at you. And it makes you feel insecure.”

“I’m 25, but I look like I’m 16 so I don’t really don’t consider age personally.”

“Creating boundaries for yourself is healthy. A lot of panic attacks, in my experience, can be stopped by actually saying to somebody, ‘Sorry I can’t actually do this because I feel uncomfortable.'”

“There’s a tendency to still show women as being one way or the other – you’re either soft and shy or you’re really ballsy and funny, but I think that we’re everything.”

“I know lots of friends who grew up without fathers and it actually makes you stronger. You have more to prove, you have to protect yourself.”

“I’ve played a lot of teenagers and I think sometimes they tend to make them a bit too mushy, because you’re not actually connected to yourself at all really when you’re a teenager.”

“Every single job is fun, but I like it to be a mix of knowing what you’re going to do every day, with learning something every day.”

“I’m a quite dramatic person.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is Jessica Barden and what is she famous for?

Jessica Barden is a British actress. She is famous because of her appearances in television series such as in The End of the F***ing World (2017–2019) and Dune: Prophecy (2024–present).