Born and bred in London, singer, and actress, Jessica Plummer has already enjoyed a tremendous amount of success at a young age. She was previously known as a member of the British girl group Neon Jungle. The group’s debut studio album, Welcome to the Jungle, was released in July 2014 that debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart.
Having started her acting career at the same time as her music career started, Jessica has found success in the industry by constantly pushing herself beyond horizons. In 2019 she joined the cast of EastEnders as Chantelle Atkins that airs on BBC One.
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Jessica Plummer Biography
Jessica Plummer was born on the 16th of September 1992, in London, England. She is currently 29 years old.
Birth Name | Jessica Kate Plummer |
Nickname | Jess |
Date of Birth | September 16, 1992 |
Place of Birth | London, England |
Age | 29 years old |
Sun Sign | Virgo |
Profession | Actress, Singer |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | English, Jamaican |
Family and Education
Not much is known when it comes to Jessica’s family, education, and early life. Her father is Jamaican while her mother is English. She has one brother.
For her education, she attended Burntwood School, Wandsworth, London, and the Hayes School, located in the village of Hayes within the London Borough of Bromley. She studied acting at the Identity School of Acting, London.
Love Life: Dating and Kids
Despite being a global figure, Jessica Plummer is usually not vocal about her private life. Back in June 2016, she announced to her legion of social media fans that she was pregnant with her first child and welcomed her daughter, Noa, on July 30, 2016.
It’s been four years since she gave birth to her daughter and she’s yet to reveal the identity of her boyfriend. Back in August 2017, she posted a picture of herself cuddling with her girl and boyfriend on Instagram with the caption “Reunited.” It is unclear whether she’s still with him or not as they were not seen together since October 2017.
Physical Statistics
Height | Feet – 5 feet 5 inches Centimeters – 165 cm Meters – 1.65 m |
Weight | Kilograms – 54 kg Pounds – 119 lbs |
Body Build | Slim |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Sexuality | Straight |
Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
Dress Size | 2 (US) |
Distinctive Features | Curly hair Petite frame |
Career Beginnings
Jessica Plummer’s professional career started after she was scouted by a talent agency while shopping in London in late 2012. Music manager David Cooper formed a girl group called Neon Jungle in February 2013 that included Plummer, Shereen Cutkelvin, Amira McCarthy, and Asami Zdrenka.
The group released their first single, “Trouble,” which debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 12 and reached the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart. They followed up with their next single “Braveheart” in November 2013. The song reached number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Charts.
Rise to Prominence
Jessica gained nationwide popularity when they released their debut studio album, “Welcome to the Jungle,” on July 28, 2014. The album debuted at number 8 on the UK Albums Chart and reached number 48 on the ARIA Charts.
One year later on July 6, 2015, the group announced their split on Facebook. While being a member of the group, she made her acting debut, appearing in two episodes of the Wizards vs Aliens in 2013.
In 2017, she made her feature film debut with the romantic-comedy film, How to Talk to Girls at Parties, starring alongside Ruth Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, and Matt Lucas.
Her most recent accomplishment was securing an acting role on BBC’s soap opera, Chantelle Atkins. She plays the character of Chantelle Atkins, alongside Adam Woodyatt, Gillian Taylforth, and Letitia Dean.
Jessica Plummer’s Net Worth in 2024
Though she gained the most attention as a member of the British girl group Neon Jungle, Jessica is also known for her appearances in a handful of television series and films. Collectively, each of her professional endeavors helped her gain a net worth of roughly $1 million.
Trivia
In 2013, Plummer and other members of the group performed alongside Taylor Swift at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
She was nominated in the Best Soap Newcomer category at The Digital Spy Reader Awards 2019.
She was nominated for Best Soap Actress at the 2020 TV Choice Awards.
In 2021, she joined the BBC/HBO Max series The Girl Before, in which she’s set to play the role of Emma