Exploring Jamie Clayton's bio: age, partner, relationship rumors, and career
Jamie Clayton is a popular American actress, model, and media personality. She is best known for starring as Nomi Marks in the Netflix series Sense8, Sasha Booker in Designated Survivor and Tess Van De Berg in Showtime's The L Word: Generation Q. Besides acting, Jamie is also an avid advocate and supporter of the LGTBQ+ community.
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Interestingly, Jamie did not start acting until she was in her thirties. Here is a quick look at her life.
Profile summary
Full name | Jamie Clayton |
Gender | Trans woman |
Date of birth | 15th January 1978 |
Age | 45 years (as of 2023) |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Place of birth | San Diego, California, United States |
Current residence | California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | White |
Height | 5'10" (178 cm) |
Weight | 132 lbs (60 kgs) |
Body measurements | 32-24-32 inches |
Shoe size | 9 (US) |
Hair colour | Blonde |
Eye colour | Blue |
Marital status | Single |
Father | Howard |
Mother | Shelley Clayton |
Sibling | 1 |
Profession | Actress, model, and media personality |
Net worth | $1 million |
Jamie Clayton's bio
The actress was born on 15th January 1978 in San Diego, California, USA. Presently, she is 45 years old.
Jamie Clayton spent her early years in San Diego with her parents, Howard and Shelley, and a sister named Toni. Her father worked as a defence attorney, while her mother worked as an event planner.
Career
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Jamie worked as a makeup artist before joining the acting industry. She landed her first acting role when she was in her thirties. At nineteen, Jamie moved to New York City to pursue her career as a makeup artist.
In 2010, she secured a job as the co-host of VH1's first makeup show, TRANSform Me. She earned significant media attention for her status as a transgender woman.
After getting noticed on TRANSform Me, she got an opportunity to appear on different television shows and a few films. After a few minor acting roles, Jamie got her breakthrough in 2015 when she was cast to play Nomi Marks in the Netflix series titled Sense8.
This was followed by her role in the 2016 psychological horror film titled The Neon Demon.
Jamie Clayton joins Hellraiser reboot as Pinhead
At the end of 2021, Jamie was cast to play Pinhead in Hulu's reboot of Hellraiser. Jamie Clayton's Pinhead role was originally played by Doug Bradley. Pinhead, also known as Lead Cenobite or the Hell Priest, is the main antagonist in the Hellraiser franchise.
Filmography
Here are the films and TV shows on Jamie Clayton's IMDb page.
Film/TV show | Year | Role |
Twilight of the Gods | Post-production | The Seid-Kona (voice) |
The L Word: Generation Q | 2019-2023 | Tess Van Berg |
Hellraiser | 2022 | The Priest |
Paperless | 2022 | Narrator |
Red Bird Lane | 2021 | Jessica |
Equal | 2020 | Christine Jorgensen |
Roswell, New Mexico | 2020 | Charlie Cameron |
Designated Survivor | 2019 | Sasha Booker |
Chain of Death | 2019 | Dr. Ryan |
Sense8 | 2015-2018 | Nomi Marks |
The Snowman | 2017 | Edda |
Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 | Jieh Garson |
Same Same | 2016 | Niamh |
BoJack Horseman | 2016 | Lady in Stall |
The Neon Demon | 2016 | Casting Director |
Motive | 2016 | Avery Bowman |
Hustling | 2013 | Nadya |
Are We There Yet? | 2012 | Carla Favers |
Dirty Work | 2012 | Mischelle |
Hung | 2011 | Kyla |
What is Jamie Clayton's net worth?
According to Idol Networth, the renowned actress' net worth is guesstimated at $1 million.
When did Jamie Clayton transition?
The renowned actor began transitioning in 2003.
What surgeries has Jamie Clayton had?
She underwent hormone treatment, breast augmentation and sexual reassignment surgery.
Since then, she uses the pronouns she/her. She also became an advocate for people afraid to open up about their sexual orientations and identities.
Who is Jamie Clayton dating?
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Not much about Jamie Clayton's dating life is in the public domain, as she is a rather private person. However, rumours have it that she and Keanu Reeves dated for a while a few years ago.
The duo reportedly started dating in 2015 after they met on the set of the film known as The Neon Demon. Details of the Keanu Reeves and Jamie Clayton relationship were scarce, but there were a lot of speculations circulating in the media.
Clayton was allegedly seen kissing Keanu next to his motorcycle before she jumped into her vehicle. The two are also said to have gone on a date at the Chateau Marmont in July 2015.
Was Jamie Clayton in The Matrix?
No, she was not. The connection to the movie franchise arose from the rumours that she dated Keanu Reeves, one of the stars of The Matrix.
Although people talked a lot about Jamie Clayton and Keanu Reeves' relationship online, neither of the two confirmed it to the public.
Who is Jamie Clayton married to?
The actor is currently not married.
How tall is Jamie Clayton?
The actress is 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 meters/ 178 centimetres) tall and weighs about 132 pounds (60 kilograms). She has blonde hair and blue eyes. Her body measurements are 32-24-32 inches for her bust, waist, and hips, respectively.
Fun facts
Here are some fascinating facts about the actress.
- Her favourite film genre is science fiction.
- She has never learned how to drive.
- She is a talented model.
- She was honoured by Out magazine as part of their annual Out 100 awards.
Jamie Clayton is undoubtedly one of the most prolific actresses out there. Despite starting out her acting career a bit late, Clayton has already landed numerous roles in television shows and films.
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