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Jessica Williams Biography

Birth Name:Jessica Renee Williams

Birth Place:Los Angeles County, California, United States

Profession Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • She was the youngest correspondent to be chosen in the history of "The Daily Show" as well as the show's first black woman correspondent
  • Graduated from California State University with a degree in English in 2011
  • Her first role was on the Nickelodeon TV series "Just for Kicks" in 2006
  • Quote: "The cool thing about this job [at The Daily Show"] is that it's opening me up to a million crazy-a** possibilities․ That's my biggest problem․ I want everything․""
  • Quote: "You have to listen to your voice and be OK with being different․ Don't let it define you․"
  • Best known as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart․"
  • Performed improv for ComedySportz: The College Team and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Awards

  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female: nominated
  • 2023AAFCA Award-Best Breakout Performance: winner
  • 2023Supporting Actress Award for Television-: winner
  • 2023OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2023WIN Award-Actress Animated Series: nominated
  • 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2024Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series: nominated
  • 2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated