Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily Entertainment GuideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Biography
  • Awards
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Jodie Turner-Smith

  • Actress
  • Producer
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000282
Venice Film Festival 2022, Bardo Premiere
IMDb Guest Editor, Jodie Turner-Smith, answers IMDb's "Burning Questions" about her role in "The Agency" and what delighted her most about her legendary co-stars. Plus, discover how "Bad Monkey" changed her perspective on her approach to future roles. "The Agency" streams on Paramount+ on Nov. 29 in the US and Nov. 30 in the UK
Play clip3:43
Burning Questions With Jodie Turner-Smith
39 Videos
99+ Photos
Jodie Turner-Smith is a British actress and model, best known for her roles in films such as Queen & Slim (2019), where she starred alongside Daniel Kaluuya. Born in Peterborough, England, to Jamaican parents, she emigrated to the US and studied finance at the University of Pittsburgh. Upon graduating in 2008 she pursued a career in law before transitioning to acting. Turner-Smith gained recognition for her performances in both television and film, including roles in The Last Ship (2014) and Nightflyers (2018).

She is also known for her advocacy for representation and her unique position as a trailblazer for Black women in Hollywood. Turner-Smith has garnered attention for her talent, beauty, and for challenging traditional industry standards. She was married to actor Joshua Jackson, and they have a daughter together.
BornSeptember 7, 1986
  • More at IMDbPro
    • Contact info
    • Agent info
    • Resume
BornSeptember 7, 1986
IMDbProStarmeterTop 5,000282
  • View contact info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations total

    Photos110

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    + 105
    View Poster

    Known for

    Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim (2019)
    Queen & Slim
    7.1
    • Queen
    • 2019
    Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Justin H. Min, and Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja in After Yang (2021)
    After Yang
    6.6
    • Kyra
    • 2021
    Jodie Turner-Smith in Anne Boleyn (2021)
    Anne Boleyn
    5.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Anne Boleyn
    Eric Dane in The Last Ship (2014)
    The Last Ship
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Sgt. Azima Kandie

    Credits

    Edit
    IMDbPro

    Actress



    • A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
      • Post-production
      • 2025
    • Tron: Ares
      • Post-production
      • 2025



    • The Agency: Central Intelligence (2024)
      The Agency: Central Intelligence
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Sami Zahir
      • 2024–2025
    • Vince Vaughn and Crystal the Monkey in Bad Monkey (2024)
      Bad Monkey
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Dragon Queen
      • 2024
    • Carrie-Anne Moss, Lee Jung-jae, Hassan Taj, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Rebecca Henderson, Manny Jacinto, Jodie Turner-Smith, Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, and Joonas Suotamo in The Acolyte (2024)
      The Acolyte
      4.2
      TV Series
      • Mother Aniseya
      • 2024
    • Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma Mackey in Sex Education (2019)
      Sex Education
      8.2
      TV Series
      • God
      • 2023
    • Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in Murder Mystery 2 (2023)
      Murder Mystery 2
      5.7
      • Countess Sekou
      • 2023
    • Rita Ora in Rita Ora: You Only Love Me (2023)
      Rita Ora: You Only Love Me
      4.7
      Music Video
      • Jodie Turner-Smith
      • 2023
    • Brian Cox, Ann Dowd, Luke Kirby, John Cena, and Jodie Turner-Smith in The Independent (2022)
      The Independent
      5.8
      • Elisha 'Eli' James
      • 2022
    • Don Cheadle, May Nivola, Greta Gerwig, Adam Driver, and Raffey Cassidy in White Noise (2022)
      White Noise
      5.7
      • Winnie
      • 2022
    • Colin Farrell, Jodie Turner-Smith, Justin H. Min, and Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja in After Yang (2021)
      After Yang
      6.6
      • Kyra
      • 2021
    • Jodie Turner-Smith in Anne Boleyn (2021)
      Anne Boleyn
      5.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Anne Boleyn
      • 2021
    • Michael B. Jordan in Without Remorse (2021)
      Without Remorse
      5.8
      • Karen Greer
      • 2021
    • Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in Queen & Slim (2019)
      Queen & Slim
      7.1
      • Queen
      • 2019
    • Carla Gugino in Jett (2019)
      Jett
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Josie
      • 2019
    • Nightflyers (2018)
      Nightflyers
      5.9
      TV Series
      • Melantha Jhirl
      • 2018
    • Eric Dane in The Last Ship (2014)
      The Last Ship
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Sgt. Azima Kandie
      • 2017–2018

    Producer



    • Brian Cox, Ann Dowd, Luke Kirby, John Cena, and Jodie Turner-Smith in The Independent (2022)
      The Independent
      5.8
      • executive producer
      • 2022

    Videos39

    Jodie Turner-Smith Demo Reel
    Demo Reel 4:31
    Jodie Turner-Smith Demo Reel
    Burning Questions With Jodie Turner-Smith
    Clip 3:43
    Burning Questions With Jodie Turner-Smith
    Burning Questions With Jodie Turner-Smith
    Clip 3:43
    Burning Questions With Jodie Turner-Smith
    Lemon (2017) Film Clip
    Clip 0:32
    Lemon (2017) Film Clip
    Is "The Acolyte" Based on Creator Leslye Headland's Teenage Fan Fiction?
    Interview 3:54
    Is "The Acolyte" Based on Creator Leslye Headland's Teenage Fan Fiction?
    Burning Questions with 'Murder Mystery 2' Stars
    Interview 3:07
    Burning Questions with 'Murder Mystery 2' Stars
    Burning Questions With 'Murder Mystery 2' Stars [Extended Cut]
    Interview 6:34
    Burning Questions With 'Murder Mystery 2' Stars [Extended Cut]

    Personal details

    Edit
    • Official site
      • Instagram
    • Alternative names
      • Jodie Turner Smith
    • Height
      • 5′ 9¼″ (1.76 m)
    • Born
      • September 7, 1986
      • Peterborough, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Joshua JacksonAugust 18, 2019 - May 5, 2025 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Juno Rose Diana Jackson
    • Parents
      • Eron Smith
    • Other works
      Music video: "Walking On the Moon" for The-Dream also featuring Ye.
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Articles

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      She was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, to Jamaican parents. Subsequently, she was raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S.

    FAQ10

    Powered by Alexa
    • How old is Jodie Turner-Smith?
    • When was Jodie Turner-Smith born?
    • Where was Jodie Turner-Smith born?

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.