Jodie Turner-Smith is a Jamaican model and actress who is best known for having been cast as Sgt. Azima Kandie in The Last Ship (2017-2018) and as Melantha Jhirl in Nightflyers (2018). She has also starred in many films like Lemon (2017) followed by Newness (2017). Jodie was spotted for the first time on television in the hit fantasy series, True Blood, in 2013. Furthermore, in 2018, she made headlines after being seen holding hands with Canadian actor Joshua Jackson.
Born Name
Jodie Turner-Smith
Nick Name
Jodie
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Jamaica
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Model, Actress
Family
- Father – Eron Smith
- Mother – Hilda Turner-Smith
- Siblings – Toni Gasson-Smith (Sister), Brandon Antonino Giovanni Smith (Brother)
Manager
Jodie is represented by –
- Untitled Entertainment
- Innovative Artists
- United Talent Agency
- Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal (Legal Advisor)
- Two Management Women
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
56 kg or 123.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jodie has dated –
- (2018-Present) – Jodie and Canadian actor Joshua Jackson were first spotted together in November 2018 while they romantically held one another’s hands and walked down the street. Since then, the two have been seen together on various other occasions as well. Despite the rumors, the duo has not confirmed the current relationship status.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Distinctive Features
Septum piercing
Brand Endorsements
Jodie has either endorsed or promoted several brands such as –
- Levi’s
- The Honest Company
- Fenty x Puma
- Cosmetics
- Chanel
- Zana Bayne
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Laperla
Best Known For
- Having been cast as Beverly in the film, Lemon (2017)
- Starring as Sgt. Azima Kandie in The Last Ship (2017-2018) and as Melantha Jhirl in Nightflyers (2018)
- Being rumored to be dating Canadian actor Joshua Jackson
First Film
Jodie made her theatrical film debut as Beverly in Lemon in 2017.
First TV Show
She made her first TV show appearance as Siren in True Blood in 2013.
Personal Trainer
In November 2016, she trained at the Simon Rhee Tae Kwon Do Training Center in Los Angeles, California. Later in 2017, she joined the Brick CrossFit in Los Angeles where she trained herself in boxing.
Jodie Turner-Smith Facts
- She was raised in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
- She loves animals and has 2 chow dogs of her own.
- In January 2019, she announced that she won’t be using social media for a short while.
- In 2016, she was featured in singer-songwriter ‘s music video Pillowtalk.
- Prior to becoming an actress, she worked as a model with NEXT model management.
- Follow her on , , and .
Featured Image by Jodie Turner-Smith / Instagram
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Facts of Jodie Turner-Smith
- full nameJodie Turner-Smith
- Date of Birth September 07, 1988
- Age 36 years 2 months
- Horoscope Virgo
- Lucky Number 6
- Lucky Stone Sapphire
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Taurus, Capricorn
- weight56 kg
- height5 ft 8 in