Jurnee Smollett is a film and television actress who rose to fame at a young age with her role in the film Eve’s Bayou.
She has also appeared in notable productions such as Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor and Birds of Prey, where she portrayed the character of Black Canary.
Jurnee Smollett Early Life
Full Real Name | Jurnee Smollett |
Profession | TV Actress |
Date Of Birth | October 1st, 1986 |
Age | 37 |
Birthday | October 1st |
Year Of Birth | 1986 |
Country | United States |
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, born on October 1, 1986, in New York City, gained early fame in the film “Eve’s Bayou” at the age of ten.
Jurnee Smollett Family
Mother | Janet |
Brothers | Jussie, Jake, Jazz, Jojo and Jocqui |
Jurnee Smollett-Bell is part of a large family with five siblings – Jussie, Jake, Jazz, Jojo, and Jocqui.
Jurnee Smollett Zodiac Sign
Sun Sign | Libra |
Born on October 1, Jurnee Smollett-Bell’s zodiac sign is Libra.
Jurnee Smollett Relationship Status
Spouse Name | Josiah Bell |
Sons | Hunter |
No Of Children | 1 |
Marital Status | married |
Jurnee Smollett-Bell has been married to Josiah Bell since 2010, and they welcomed their son Hunter in November 2016.
Jurnee Smollett Career
Jurnee Smollett is a talented film and television actress who made her debut at a young age in the movie Eve’s Bayou. She gained further recognition for her role in Tyler Perry‘s film Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor and her portrayal of Black Canary in the Suicide Squad spin-off Birds of Prey.
Prior to her success, Jurnee was cast as Eve in Eve’s Bayou when she was just ten years old. She also had notable television roles, including Lisa Tyler in The Defenders and Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights (Steve Harris). Jurnee comes from a close-knit family, with five siblings named Jussie, Jake, Jazz, Jojo, and Jocqui.
In 2010, she tied the knot with Josiah Bell, and the couple welcomed their son Hunter in November 2016. Throughout her career, Jurnee has had the opportunity to work alongside acclaimed actor Denzel Washington (Man On Fire) in the Golden Globe-nominated film The Great Debaters (2007).
Jurnee Smollett Social Media Presence
Jurnee Smollett maintains an active online presence, engaging with her audience through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many siblings does Jurnee Smollett-Bell have?
Jurnee Smollett-Bell has five siblings - Jussie, Jake, Jazz, Jojo, and Jocqui.
In which film did Jurnee Smollett-Bell play Black Canary?
Jurnee Smollett-Bell portrayed Black Canary in the Suicide Squad spin-off "Birds of Prey."