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Dec 18, 2020 · Jurnee’s mom instilled the love for acting and activism in her six children. Jurnee was born on 1st October 1986 in New York City to a Jewish dad and an African-American mom. She grew up alongside one sister, Jazz, and four brothers Jussie, Jojo, Jake, and Jocqui.
Her father was Ashkenazi Jewish, with ancestors from Russia and Poland, [3][4][5] while her mother is African American. [6][7][8] She is the fourth of six siblings, all performers: [9] one sister, Jazz Smollett, [10] and four brothers, Jussie, JoJo, Jake, and Jocqui.
Feb 21, 2023 · Actors Jurnee Smollett and Jussie Smollett are the most famous members of their close-knit family, but a few of their siblings are also entertainers.
May 14, 2024 · New York: American actress and social activist Jurnee Smollett was born on October 1st, 1986, in New York City, New York, to parents Janet Smollett and Joel Smollett. Her father, Joel Smollett, was Ashkenazi Jewish, and her mother, Janet Smollett, is African-American.
Her father was Ashkenazi Jewish (from a family from Poland and Russia) and her mother is African-American. Her first acting role was in a diaper commercial when she was 10 months old. She received her SAG card at the age of 3.
Jun 15, 2021 · Born To Civil Rights Activists. Jurnee Diana Smollett was born on October 1, 1986, in New York to parents with unique backgrounds. Her father, Joel Smollett, is Russian Jewish, and her mother, Janet Harris, is African-American. Her parents met each other during the time of the civil rights movement.
Feb 18, 2020 · 1. Jurnee was born in New York City; her father, Joel, is a white Jewish man, and her mom, Janet, is a non-Jewish Black woman. Both her parents were social activists. Here’s her dad, and baby Jurnee:
Jul 5, 2022 · The Smollett matriarch, Janet, an activist and sometimes coach to her actor children, met their late father, Joel Smollett, Sr., in the Bay Area, where they were both involved in the civil...
Jurnee Smollett Parents | Family | Mother And Father. She was born in New York City, to parents Janet Harris and Joel Smollett. Jurnee’s father was Ashkenazi Jewish, with ancestors from Romania, Russia, and Poland, while her mom is African American.
Aug 11, 2020 · The answer is her mother, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Janet Smollett, the actress's mother, was adamant about framing Jurnee Smollett's image as a serious and mindful actress growing...