Jackie Cruz (Actress)

Jackie Cruz is an American actress known for her supporting role on the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Born in New York City, New York, United States, she is of Latin ethnicity and has been singing and acting her entire life. Her early inspiration came from watching Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard, which sparked her desire to become an entertainer. She has a slim body type, stands 5'10" tall, and has brown hair and brown eyes, with natural breasts. She is bisexual and currently 39 years old.

Cruz's career extends beyond acting; she worked as a fashion correspondent during New York Fashion Week for OK! Magazine in 2014. Latina Magazine named her their "Celebrity Style Crush" and "Best Dress Latina." In November 2013, The Hollywood Reporter included her in a list of Top Latino Powerhouses in Hollywood Under 40, alongside Eva Longoria, Selena Gomez, and Demi Lovato. She is also very good friends with her Orange is the New Black co-star Diane Guerrero.

Her personal story is marked by resilience. Raised by a single mother and her mother's sisters, she overcame a near fatal car accident that left her in a coma when she was 17. In November 2021, she announced that she and her partner Fernando are expecting twins together.