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Who is Felicity Jones?
Felicity Jones is a British actress who is best known for her performance as Jane Hawking in the critically acclaimed film ‘The Theory of Everything’. Since she was 12, Jones has been performing and has appeared in multiple plays, TV shows, and films. The television film ‘The Treasure Seekers’ was the beginning of her career. Ethel Hallow was played by her in a television series called ‘The Worst Witch’ and its sequel ‘Weirdsister College’.
In her first film, ‘Flashbacks of a Fool’, she played Young Ruth and proceeded to appear in multiple films. Her fame was fueled by her performance in films such as ‘The Invisible Woman’ and ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’. For the first time, she was nominated for an Oscar for her role in ‘The Theory of Everything’. Jones’ portrayal of Hawking’s first wife in the biographical film was highly praised by viewers and critics due to her impeccable portrayal of the scientist. She appeared in ‘Inferno’, a thriller that starred Tom Hanks. For her remarkable talent and contribution to cinema, Jones was recognized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts in Los Angeles as the ‘British Artist of the Year’ in 2016.
| Real Name/Full Name | Felicity Rose Hadley Jones |
| Date Of Birth | 17 October 1983 |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inch |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Marital Status | Charles Guard (M. 2018) |
| Children | 2 |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Profession | Actress. |
| Net worth | $6 Million. |
Biography
On October 17, 1983 in Birmingham, England, a journalist named Gareth Jones and Julia Hadley, an advertising executive, were the parents of Felicity Jones. Growing up in a creative household that encouraged her early interest in the arts, she was raised in the picturesque town of Bournville. The support of her family was crucial in shaping her career aspirations, with her mother’s encouragement to pursue acting playing a crucial role.
Jones was a participant in school plays at King Edward VI Handsworth School, where she developed her passion for performance. At Wadham College, Oxford, she studied English Literature while also balancing academics and acting in student productions. The time she spent at Oxford developed her skills and deepened her love for storytelling, which became the cornerstone of her career.
Personal Life
In 2018, she was married to filmmaker Charles Guard and they have since welcomed two children into their family. The addition of their son and daughter in 2020 and 2022 has added even more joy to their lives.
Career
In 1996, Felicity Jones made her debut as an actress in the television family movie ‘The Treasure Seekers’. Her role as Ethel Hallow was on the British-Canadian television series ‘The Worst Witch’ from 1998 to 1999. In 2001, she returned to her role in the sequel ‘Weirdsister College’. Grace May was played by her in the BBC drama ‘Servants’ in 2003. The following year, she portrayed Emma Grundy in the BBC Radio 4 soap opera ‘The Archers’. The role was held by her until 2009.
The ITV version of Jane Austen’s ‘Northanger Abbey’ in 2007 featured her playing the lead role of Catherine Morland. At the Royal Court Theatre, she made her stage drama debut with Polly Stenham’s ‘That Face’ in the same year. In 2008, she portrayed ‘Bridehead Revisited’ and ‘Flashbacks of a Fool’ in films. In the ‘Doctor Who’ series, she appeared as Robina Redmond in the episode ‘The Unicorn and the Wasp’.
Jones’ portrayal of a skateboarding champion earned her a lot of praise in the romantic comedy ‘Chalet Girl’ in early 2011. In 2013, Jones praised the film ‘The Invisible Woman’, in which she played Ellen Ternan. She proceeded to portray Felicia Hardy in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, which was released on May 2, 2014.
Felicity Jones’ role in the Star Wars spin-off film, ‘Rogue One’ was played by her in February 2015. Over $1 billion was collected at the box office for the movie released in 2016. Jones subsequently portrayed Sienna Brooks in the 2016 movie ‘Inferno’. Her character in the movie was a doctor who assists Robert Langdon in escaping. In 2018, Jones will be featured in the 2018 film ‘On the Basis of Sex’, which is based on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life.
Filmography
Movies
- Flashbacks of a Fool (2008)
- Brideshead Revisited (2008)
- Chéri (2009)
- Cemetery Junction (2010)
- Soulboy (2010)
- The Tempest (2010)
- Chalet Girl (2011)
- Like Crazy (2011)
- Albatross (2011)
- Hysteria (2011)
- Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (2012)
- Breathe in (2013)
- The Invisible Woman (2013)
- The Amazing Spider-man (2014)
- The Theory of Everything (2014)
- True Story (2015)
- Collide (2016)
- A Monster Calls (2016)
- Inferno (2016)
- Rogue One (2016)
- On the Basis of Sex (2018)
TV Series
- The Treasures Seekers (1996)
- The Worst Witch (1998-1999)
- Weirdsister College (2001)
- Servants (2003)
- Northanger Abbey (2007)
- Cape Wrath (2007)
- Doctor Who (2008)
- The Diary of Anne Frank (2009)
- Page Eight (2011)
- Salting the Battlefield (2014)
- Girls (2014)
- Saturday Night Live (2017)
- Star Wars Forces of Destiny (2017-2018)
Net Worth
Felicity Jones is estimated to have a net worth of $6 million as of 2025. Her main sources of income come from acting, endorsements, and production ventures.
