Actor
Jessica Hynes
October 30, 1972 · Lewisham, London, England, UK
Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson) is a British actress, director and writer. Best known as a comedy actress, she has played Cheryl in The Royle Family (1998–2010), Siobhan Sharpe in Twenty Twelve (2011–2012) and W1A (2014–2017) and Emily Yates in There She Goes (2018–2023). She was also one of the stars, creators and writers of Spaced (1999–2001). She has also had starring roles in television film Tomorrow La Scala! and BBC dramas Years and Years (2019) and Miss Austen (2025). In film, Hynes has appeared in the Bridget Jones (2004–2016), Nativity (2012–2018) and Paddington (2017–2024) film series.
Notable work
7.7Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
as Mafalda Hopkirk (voice)
7.5Shaun of the Dead (2004)
as Yvonne
7.6Doctor Who (2005)
as Joan Redfern
6.4Bridget Jones's Baby (2016)
as Magda
6.2Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
as Magda
7.5Paddington 2 (2017)
as Miss Kitts
8.1Skins (2007)
as Crystal
6.4Death of a Unicorn (2025)
as Shaw
6.8Paddington in Peru (2024)
as Miss Kitts
6.4Chalet Girl (2011)
as Interviewer 2
8.1Black Books (2000)
as Eva
6.1Burke & Hare (2010)
as Lucky
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