Jennifer Esposito

Birth Name:

Jennifer Esposito

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Founded the charity Jennifer's Way Foundation for Celiac Education
Won a 2005 Gold Derby Award for her role in the cast of the film "Crash․"
Studied at the Lee Strasberg Institute in New York
A sufferer of Celiac disease, she can often been seen promoting a gluten-free lifestyle
Started off as a waitress before finally landing her first role in the TV series "The City" in 1995
Quote: "(On having celiac disease): "Society doesn't get it․ It's not something that people really understand because they think of gluten free eating as a fad․""
Well known for her role in the series "Blue Bloods․"
Founded the gluten-free bakery Jennifer's Way
Published the cookbook "Jennifer's Way Kitchen" in 2017

2005ACCA - Best Cast Ensemble:Winner
2005Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2005Hollywood Film Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
2006Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Winner
2006Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Winner
2012BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
2023New York Women in Film & Television Award - Honorable Mention - Excellence in Narrative Filmmaking:Winner
2023Audience Award - Best Narrative Feature:Winner
2024American Independents CompetitionNominated

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