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My Take
Jessica Williams is someone I've watched grow into a real range, and that range is exactly what I admire. She made her name as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show, where sharp comic timing met genuine commentary, then carried that voice into 2 Dope Queens. What I find most rewarding is the dramatic turn, especially her work as Gaby in Shrinking, which shows she's far more than a sketch performer. Add the Fantastic Beasts films and the podcast roots, and you get a versatile artist. To me she represents that satisfying arc from comedy correspondent to fully rounded actress, and I'm always curious what she does next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jessica Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェシカ・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- じぇしか・うぃりあむず
- Born
- July 31, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / podcaster / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Narbonne High School
- University
- California State University, Long Beach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jessica Williams born?
Born July 31, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Jessica Williams from?
Jessica Williams is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Jessica Williams do?
Jessica Williams works as actor, television actor, podcaster, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.