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Jessica Parker Kennedy

Born
Oct 3, 1984age 41
height
5'0" (or 152 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
Canadian

Career

Active 2006 – present

Biography

About Jessica Parker Kennedy

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Jessica Parker Kennedy is a 41-year-old Canadian actress who found early fame playing Max in the historical drama Black Sails and Melissa Glaser in The Secret Circle. More recently she has been recognized as Nora West-Allen, also known as XS, on The Flash. She also played Plastique in Smallville and appeared in Another Cinderella Story in 2008, showing range across genres and formats. Her career started in 2006, and she has remained active for about twenty years.

Born in Calgary, Alberta, on October 3rd, 1984, she grew up with an Afro-Canadian father and a Jewish mother in a mostly white area. That background shaped her sense of identity and community, and she has spoken openly about the limited representation she saw as a child. Raised in a Jewish household, she carries those cultural traditions with her, and her wedding to Ronen Rubinstein in August 2022 was a Jewish ceremony. The couple welcomed their son Boydd Parker-Rubinstein in September 2024, just days before her birthday. Earlier, in 2021, she publicly supported Rubinstein when he came out as bisexual, underscoring a commitment to openness in their partnership.

On screen she stands 5 feet tall with a slim build, brown hair, and green eyes, with natural curves. Her 519 thousand Instagram followers follow along with her work and daily life. She identifies as straight. Her long career, which began when she was around 21, continues to feature both television and film roles. Her height is small, but her body measurements are 36-25-35 inches, with a 32D bra cup. These physical details are part of her public image, though they don't define her performances. Her mixed-race heritage and Jewish upbringing inform her perspective, and she often discusses the importance of representation in the entertainment industry.

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Personal

Years Active
2006-present (started around 21 years old; 20 years active)
Birthplace
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sexuality
Straight

Body

Hair Color
Brown
Eye Color
Green
Weight
115 lbs (or 52 kg)
Measurements
36–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
Bra/Cup Size
32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D

Performances

Solo
Nudity (Full)
Girl/Girl
Kissing

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Instagram Followers
519k (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

What is Jessica Parker Kennedy's background?

She was born in Calgary to an Afro-Canadian father and a Jewish mother, and she grew up in a mostly white environment, which she has said shaped her views on identity and community.

How does her family life connect to her career?

Her partner, Ronen Rubinstein, is also an actor. They had a Jewish wedding in August 2022 and welcomed their son in September 2024, showing a family life that parallels her professional one.

What are some of her most notable television roles?

She is widely known for playing Max in Black Sails, Melissa Glaser in The Secret Circle, Nora West-Allen in The Flash, and Plastique in Smallville.

How does her physical stature compare to her on-screen presence?

At 5 feet tall and 115 pounds, she is noticeably petite, yet she has played leading and recurring roles in action-heavy series like Black Sails and The Flash, proving that height doesn't limit her range.

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