Biography of Jemima Kirke
Jemima Kirke is a famous British-American actress, artist and director who gained fame for playing the role of Johannson in a famous HBO series called Girls. She is also known for making her film debut in a famous short film called Smile for the Camera. Kirke’s other famous roles are in movies and TV shows like Tiny Furniture, Untogether, Sylvie’s Love, Ax Cop and a guest voice on The Simpsons.
Kirke was born in London to native British parents who moved to New York City when she was just five years old. Therefore, she grew up in America in a working-class environment alongside her two sisters. Jemima finished her high school studies in her hometown of New York. She then received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2008. In 2011, Kirke created and programmed her own art exhibition called A Brief History under the Skylight Projects. She even hosted her own show called Sargeanst from 2017 to 2018.
Jemima made her acting debut playing a supporting role in Tiny Future. She was asked to appear alongside her friends as a favor in producer Dunham’s film. Therefore, Kirke never received any payment for the film’s success. Even so, she reunited with Dunham and the two worked together on HBO’s Girls. Kirke played the role of Johannson, which turned out to be her breakthrough role. She then appeared in TV shows and movies like Ava’s Possessions and The Little Hours. Kirke’s most recent roles are in TV shows like Conversations with Friends (2022), Sex Education (2021) and High Maintenance (2019).
Jemima Kirke’s age
Kirke is 37 years as of 2020. She was born Jemima Jo M Kirke in April 26, 1985, in London, England, United Kingdom, but grew up in New York City, United States. Furthermore, Jemima celebrates her birthday on the 26th of April every year. Her zodiac birth sign is Taurus.
Jemima Kirke’s Height | Weight
Jemima stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 m). She also weighs approx. 56 kilograms (126 pounds). Kirke’s other body measurements are 32-24-33 inches. Furthermore, Kirke’s hair color is blonde and eye color is ocean blue.
Parents of Jemima Kirke
Kirke was born to his parents Simon Kirke (father) and Lorraine Kirke (mother). His parents are native Britishers who settled in New York City a few years after Kirke was born. His father is a well-known former drummer who worked with the band Bad Company in the early 1980s. He also owns a vintage boutique based in New York City. Jemima’s mother, on the other hand, is a housewife. Kirke’s father is of Scottish and English descent. She also grew up alongside her two sisters Lola and Domino Kirke.
Sister Jemima Kirke
Jemima has two sisters named Domino Kirke and Lola Kirke. Domino is the oldest. She was born on December 17, 1983. Currently, Domino works as an Anglo-American singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. She is also married to a famous American actor and TV personality named Penn Badgley. Lola Kirke is the youngest. She was born on September 27, 1990. Lola is also a successful British-American actress known for her roles in movies like Gemini, AWOL, Mistress America (2015) and many more. Jemima is Penn Badgley’s sister-in-law. Penn currently plays the lead role of Joe Golberg on Netflix’s YOU.
Jemima Kirke Boyfriend | Husband
Kirke is currently dating Australian musician and singer Alex Cameron. She was previously married to her ex-husband and attorney Michael Mosberg, whom she divorced in 2017. She now shares custody of her two children with Michael. Kirke currently lives with her boyfriend and children in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn and East Hampton.
Children Jemima Kirke
How old was Jemima Kirke when she had a baby? Jemima is blessed with two children. they include Rafaella Israel Mosberg It is Memphis Kirke Mosberg. Rafaella was born in 2010 while Israel was born in 2012. Kirke gave birth to her first child at age 25 and her second child at age 27.
Jemima Kirke Net Worth
Jemima has an estimated net worth of about $4 million. Her main source of income is her career as a film and television actress.
Jemima Kirke Films
- 2005 Smile for the Camera
- tiny furniture 2010
- Ava’s Possessions 2015
- 2017 The Little Hours
- Wild Honey Pie 2018
- 2018 Untogether
- 2018 All those little moments
- 2020 Sylvie’s love
Jemima Kirke TV Shows
- 2012–2017 Girls
- 2015 Ax Cop Water
- 2015 The Simpsons
- 2018 Adelaide Manic
- High Maintenance 2019
- 2021 Sex Education
- 2022 Conversations with Friends