Felicity Rose Hadley Jones was born on October 17, 1983, in Birmingham, England. Her mother, Julia Hadley, worked in advertising, while her father, Gareth Jones, was a journalist. Her parents divorced when she was three years old, after which Felicity and her brother were raised by their mother. Actor Michael Hadley is Felicity's uncle.
Jones attended King’s Norton Girls’ School followed by King Edward VI Handsworth School. After completing her secondary education, she took a gap year. In 2006, she graduated from Wadham College, University of Oxford, where she studied English.
Felicity Jones began acting at the age of 11 with her first professional experience at Central Junior Television Workshop, which was supported by Central Television. One of her most recognized early roles was that of Emma Carter in the long-running BBC radio soap opera The Archers. Her early television work also includes roles such as Grace May in Servants, Ethel Hallow in The Worst Witch, and Margot Frank in the BBC adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank. She also guest-starred in an episode of Doctor Who as Robina Redmond.
Although she began her career primarily in television and radio, Jones transitioned into film acting in the late 2000s. Her first notable film role was as Young Ruth in Flashbacks of a Fool (2008), which starred Daniel Craig. However, 2014 marked a major turning point in her film career. That year, she appeared in Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Felicia Hardy, assistant to Harry Osborn. Although her role was brief, it introduced her to a wider audience.
Her breakthrough role came later that year in James Marsh’s biographical film The Theory of Everything, where she portrayed Jane Wilde Hawking, the first wife of physicist Stephen Hawking. The film was both a critical and commercial success, earning nearly $123 million worldwide and receiving multiple award nominations. Jones received widespread acclaim for her performance, which earned her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress.
Following her Oscar-nominated performance, Felicity Jones was cast in one of the leading roles in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, directed by Gareth Edwards. The film, released in 2016, is a standalone installment in the Star Wars franchise. In the film, Jones played Jyn Erso, the central protagonist tasked with leading a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. This role further solidified her status as a prominent actress in blockbuster cinema.
Felicity Jones was in a long-term relationship with sculptor and digital artist Ed Fornieles. The couple met while studying at Oxford and were together for nearly a decade before separating in 2013.
Jones maintains a private personal life and is known for avoiding social media. As of the most recent information available, she does not have accounts on platforms such as Twitter or Instagram. She is also discreet about her current relationship status.
Her estimated net worth is approximately $2 million, based on earnings from film roles and other professional engagements.
Over the course of her career, Felicity Jones has received more than 30 award nominations and has won 7 awards. Her most critically acclaimed performance remains her role in The Theory of Everything, which earned her nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.
Now in her 30s, Felicity Jones has firmly established herself as a talented and versatile actress. With her successful role in a Star Wars film and continued appearances in high-profile projects, her career trajectory suggests a growing presence in both independent films and major Hollywood blockbusters.
| Birth Date: | 17 Oct, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Child actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Bournville |
| Education: | Wadham College |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | English actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 6 million |
