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Jessica Fox (actress)

Jessica Fox is an English actress known for her notable roles as Enid Nightshade in ''The Worst Witch'' and Nancy Hayton in the soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', spanning various television and film productions.

1. Early Life and Background

Jessica Ann Fox's formative years were spent in Berkshire, where she also received her early acting training.

1.1. Birth and Childhood

Jessica Ann Fox was born on 19 May 1983, in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Her early life was rooted in this English county, which also became the location for her initial steps into the performing arts.

1.2. Education and Acting Training

Fox received her acting training at the Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead, Berkshire. This formal education provided the foundation for her professional acting career.

2. Career

Fox's professional journey began with early television and film appearances, which eventually led to her prominent roles in British soap operas.

2.1. Early Roles

Fox's career began with diverse television and film roles. Her first notable appearance was providing the voice of the Ghost of Christmas Past in the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol. Following this, she appeared in television productions such as The Angel of Nitshill Road, May and June, Trial and Retribution, The Bill, and The Detectives. In 1997, she took on the main role of Anthea in the BBC children's serial The Phoenix and the Carpet.

2.2. Notable Roles and Soap Opera Work

Fox transitioned into comedic roles, gaining recognition as the character Enid Nightshade in three series of The Worst Witch. She reprised this role as a slightly naughtier version of Enid in the spin-off series Weirdsister College. She also co-starred with Sarah Lancashire in the production Back Home, playing the role of Rusty Dickinson.

Her first major soap opera role was playing Belle Wise in Crossroads. She also made a guest appearance in the children's show Powers. In 2005, Fox was cast in what would become one of her most enduring roles: Nancy Hayton in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. This role has become her most recognized work, establishing her as a prominent figure in British television.

3. Filmography

Jessica Ann Fox's acting credits span various television series and films.

YearTitleRoleNotes
1992The Muppet Christmas CarolGhost of Christmas PastFilm (Voice)
1996The Detectives1st SchoolgirlGuest role
1997The Ruth Rendell MysteriesMayGuest role
1997The Phoenix and the CarpetAntheaMain role
1998-2001The Worst WitchEnid NightshadeRegular role
1999Holy JoeEsperanza GarciaFilm
2000Trial & RetributionFiona MeadowsGuest role
2001Back HomeVirginia 'Rusty' DickinsonFilm
2001Weirdsister CollegeEnid NightshadeGuest role
2001-2002The BillRachel MonroeGuest role
2002The Forsyte SagaJuneGuest role
2003CrossroadsBelle WiseRegular role
2004PowersLexGuest role
2005-presentHollyoaksNancy HaytonRegular role
2008-2012Hollyoaks LaterNancy HaytonRegular role

4. Awards and Nominations

Jessica Ann Fox has received several awards and nominations throughout her acting career, particularly for her work in soap operas.

YearTitleAwardResult
2006HollyoaksBritish Soap Awards Best NewcomerNominated
2007HollyoaksBritish Soap Awards Best ActressNominated
2012HollyoaksBritish Soap Awards Best On-Screen PartnershipNominated

5. Personal Life

Beyond her acting career, Jessica Ann Fox's personal life includes her family and her involvement in charitable causes.

5.1. Family and Private Life

On 15 October 2022, Fox publicly announced that she was pregnant with her first child.

5.2. Philanthropy and Advocacy

Jessica Ann Fox is a supporter of various social causes, notably lending her support to the charity Breast Cancer Care. She has participated in events and initiatives to raise awareness and funds for the organization, demonstrating her commitment to philanthropy.