Jodie Turner-Smith is a Jamaican model and actress who is best known for having been cast as Sgt. Azima Kandie in The Last Ship (2017-2018) and as Melantha Jhirl in Nightflyers (2018). She has also starred in many films like Lemon (2017) followed by Newness (2017). Jodie was spotted for the first time on television in the hit fantasy series, True Blood, in 2013. Furthermore, in 2018, she made headlines after being seen holding hands with Canadian actor Joshua Jackson.

Born Name

Jodie Turner-Smith

Nick Name

Jodie

Sun Sign

Virgo

Born Place

Jamaica

Residence

Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality

Occupation

Model, Actress

Family

• Father – Eron Smith
• Mother – Hilda Turner-Smith
• Siblings – Toni Gasson-Smith (Sister), Brandon Antonino Giovanni Smith (Brother)

Manager

Jodie is represented by –

• Untitled Entertainment
• Innovative Artists
• United Talent Agency
• Bloom Hergott Diemer Rosenthal (Legal Advisor)
• Two Management Women

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 8 in or 173 cm

Weight

56 kg or 123.5 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Jodie has dated –

1. Joshua Jackson (2018-2023) – Jodie and Canadian actor Joshua Jackson were first spotted together in November 2018 while they romantically held one another’s hands and walked down the street. Before they had started their relationship, they had met at a party and had a one-night stand. Post that, the two were seen together on various other occasions as well. In December 2019, the couple got married. In April 2020, the couple welcomed their first child, daughter Juno Rose Diana Jackson. In October 2023, it was revealed that the couple had separated and had filed for divorce.

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Queer

Distinctive Features

Septum piercing

Brand Endorsements

Jodie has either endorsed or promoted several brands such as –

• Levi’s
• The Honest Company
• Fenty x Puma
• Kylie Cosmetics
• Chanel
• Zana Bayne
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Laperla

Best Known For

• Having been cast as Beverly in the film, Lemon (2017)
• Starring as Sgt. Azima Kandie in The Last Ship (2017-2018) and as Melantha Jhirl in Nightflyers (2018)
• Being rumored to be dating Canadian actor Joshua Jackson

First Film

Jodie made her theatrical film debut as Beverly in Lemon in 2017.

First TV Show

She made her first TV show appearance as Siren in True Blood in 2013.

Personal Trainer

In November 2016, she trained at the Simon Rhee Tae Kwon Do Training Center in Los Angeles, California. Later in 2017, she joined the Brick CrossFit in Los Angeles where she trained herself in boxing.

Jodie Turner-Smith Facts

1. She was raised in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom.
2. She loves animals and has 2 chow dogs of her own.
3. In January 2019, she announced that she won’t be using social media for a short while.
4. In 2016, she was featured in singer-songwriter Zayn Malik‘s music video Pillowtalk.
5. Prior to becoming an actress, she worked as a model with NEXT model management.
6. She had graced the digital cover of Elle magazine’s February 2021 issue.
7. In July 2021, Jodie was a victim of an alleged jewel theft at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.

Featured Image by Jodie Turner-Smith / Instagram