Jordan Alexander
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| Born | July 27, 1993 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Years active | 2011–present[1] |
Jordan Alexander (born July 27, 1993) is a Canadian actress and singer. She first gained recognition for starring in the Facebook Watch series Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones, prior to landing her breakout role as the lead character[2] Julien Calloway in the HBO Max series reboot of Gossip Girl.
Early life
[edit]Jordan Alexander was born on July 23, 1993[3] in Vancouver, British Columbia, and later relocated to Toronto, Ontario at the age of 12.[4][5][6] Alexander is of German, Irish and mixed African-American descent.[7] Alexander has two siblings, an older sister, Sydney, and a younger sister.[8]
Acting career
[edit]In 2018, Alexander signed with a modeling agency located in Toronto.[8]
In 2020, Alexander played Elsie/Maya on the second season of the Facebook Watch series Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones.[9]
From 2021 to 2023, she starred in the HBO Max revival of Gossip Girl as the new main protagonist Julien Calloway.
Musical career
[edit]In 2016, she released her debut album, The Lonely Hearts Club.
In 2018, she performed as an opener for singer Kehlani at Toronto Pride. In 2019, she collaborated with singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for a Pride performance.[6]
In 2020, she released the single "You".[10][8]
Endorsements
[edit]In 2022, Alexander was announced as a brand ambassador of Savage x Fenty.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Alexander identifies as queer.[12] She currently resides in Brooklyn.[13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones | Elsie/Maya | Main role (Season 2) | [14] |
| 2021–2023 | Gossip Girl | Julien "JC" Calloway | Main role | [15] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Meet The New Queen Bee On 'Gossip Girl'". Bustle. July 8, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander and Christopher John Rogers On Making Their "Adventurous" Met Gala Debut Together". Vogue. September 14, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Meet Jordan Alexander, Everyone's Favourite Gossip Girl Crush". Girlfriend. July 14, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Jordan Alexander Age, Birthday, Height, Family, Bio, Facts, And Much More". Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Santillana, Maria Gracia (June 29, 2021). "The Truth About Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander". TheList.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ a b Marine, Brooke (April 19, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Welcomes an Inclusive Future". W Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Alexander: 12 facts about Gossip Girl's Julien Calloway you should know". PopBuzz. Retrieved December 6, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c Gonzales, Erica (December 2, 2021). "Jordan Alexander Is in It for the Long Haul". Elle Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Jordan Alexander Lands Major Role in 'Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones'". iHorror. April 7, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Vujić, Katja (August 2, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Lets the Julien Energy Flow". The Cut. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Coger, Vanessa (September 13, 2022). "Savage X Fenty Debuts Loungewear Collection — With Help From Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander". Refinery29. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Savoy, Starr (July 7, 2021). "All About Jordan Alexander, the Actress Playing the Queen B of Gossip Girl's Reboot". ELLE. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ Khan, Aamina (August 19, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Is Embracing Her Hair Journey". Byrdie. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 24, 2020). "'Gossip Girl': Jordan Alexander Joins HBO Max Series Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "5 Things to Know About Gossip Girl's New Queen Bee: Jordan Alexander". Us Weekly. July 7, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
External links
[edit]- 1993 births
- Living people
- Female models from Ontario
- Canadian television actresses
- 21st-century Canadian actresses
- Canadian people of African-American descent
- Canadian people of German descent
- Canadian people of Irish descent
- Canadian queer actresses
- 21st-century Canadian LGBTQ people
- Actresses from Vancouver
- Actresses from Toronto
- Actresses from Ontario