Jenna Coleman is not a new name in the entertainment world. With her appearances in many successful projects such as Emmerdale, Victoria, Doctor Who, Captain America: The First Avenger, and Me Before You, Jenna has become a household name. Moreover, with her starring in the fantasy drama, The Sandman, the talented actress has once again come to international attention.
Well, thanks to her success, people have shown much interest in knowing more about Jenna’s life. So, in this biography, we will take a look at Coleman’s childhood, career, family, and relationship.
Where Did Jenna Coleman Grow Up?
The Doctor Who star was born Jenna-Loouise COleman on 27th April 1986 in Blackpool, England, UK. She grew up alongside his older brother, Ben Coleman who works as a joiner. Jenna Coleman’s parents are Karen Coleman, who is a homemaker, and Keith Coleman, also a joiner and fitter of restaurant and bar interiors.
As for Jenna, she always knew that she wanted to act and would always be playing and telling stories. She also started being involved in theater from an early age and her love for the art continued to grow. Moreover, Coleman was named Jenna by her grandmother after the character Jenna Wade from the show Dallas.
Moreover, Coleman who attended Arnold School in Blackpool was part of a theater company. She was a member of In Yer Space and with the company, she performed in Crystal Clear at the prestigious Edinburgh Festival. Jenna even won an award for her performance. Following the completion of her high school studies, the talented actress was offered to study English at the University of York.
What Movies and TV Shows Has Jenna Coleman Worked On?
As aforementioned, Jenna Coleman was offered a place at the University of York. However, she let the opportunity go so that she could accept a part in the soap opera Emmerdale Farm. Jenna landed the part of Jasmine Thomas in 2005 and continued to appear on the show till 2009. She received much acclaim for her performance on the soap opera and was nominated for numerous awards.
In 2009, Jenna appeared in the BBC drama Waterloo Road as Lindsay James, and following this, she reportedly spent time in the US to audition for various roles. She made it to the final stages for a sitcom pilot in 2011 but backed out to play Annie Desmond in the four-part TV period drama, Titanic.
Coleman also made her feature film debut playing Connie in the MCU movie, Captain America: The First Avenger. She also appeared in another mini-series Room at the Top in 2012.
Following this, Jenna was cast in the long-running science fiction show on BBC, Doctor Who. She was set to play the companion of the Eleventh Doctor, played by Matt Smith after auditioning for the role in secret. Coleman was set to begin her run during the Christmas special in 2012 but made a surprise appearance in the first episode of the seventh series playing the guest character Oswin Oswald.
Subsequently, the English actress continued her journey as a series regular in the Christmas special playing Clara Oswin Oswald, barmaid, and Victorian governess. Jenna worked on the show as a regular till 2015 and also played a third version of the character named Clara Oswald.
However, she returned for an episode of Twelfth Doctor’s last episode in 2017. Besides the original series, Coleman voiced the character Clara Oswald in the video game Lego Dimensions and was also credited for Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor in 2013.
Well, after finding much fame as Clara in Doctor Who, Jenna actually left the show after being cast as Queen Victoria in the eight-part historical drama, Victoria. Her performance was well-received and the show went on to be renewed for second and third seasons with the last one airing in 2019.
Moreover, between playing Queen Victoria and Clara, Coleman also appeared in many other projects including Dancing on the Edge, Me Before You, Death Comes to Pemberley, The Cry, A Christmas Carol, and more.
Furthermore, Jenna Coleman has continued with her successful acting career appearing in numerous movies and shows. A few of the projects she has worked on are listed below:
- Corporate Monster
- National Theatre Live: All My Sons
- Inside No. 9
- A Separate Peace
- The Serpent
- The Sandman
- Klokkenluider
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
Well, besides the movies and shows mentioned above, the talented actress has been involved in a few other projects that are in various stages of production. It is evident that Jenna Coleman’s fortune and success will continue to increase in the coming days.
Is Jenna Coleman In A Relationship?
Much like many other actors in the industry, Jenna Coleman prefers to keep her personal life away from the spotlight. However, her relationship with her Victoria co-star Tom Hughes was the talk of the town for a while. The pair’s onscreen chemistry was seen by the viewers and it seems to have bled into real life as they were in a relationship. They started dating in 2016 and sadly, ended their relationship in 2020.
The Doctor Who star has now moved on with her life and was seen spending time with Jamie Childs. Jenna Coleman’s boyfriend is a director and worked on the Netflix series, The Sandman. The pair may have met while working on the show together and were rumored to be dating since December 2021. Well, it is evident that the pair are enjoying their time together and we wish them all the best for their future.