Jane Widdop

Who Is Jane Widdop? All About the Yellowjackets Star Who Played Laura Lee

Who is JaneWiddop?

Jane Widdop is an American actress famous for her role as Laura Lee in Yellowjackets, seasons 1 and 2. She was born on 23rd April 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. On Instagram, she has over 54K followers where she shares her adventurous and aesthetic photos.

Full Name- Jane Washington Widdop

Profession- Actress

Why Famous- Laura Lee’s Role in Yellowjackets

Date of Birth- 23rd April 2002

Age- 23 years old

Birthplace/Hometown- Memphis, Tennessee

Religion- Christianity

Nationality- American

Ethnicity- White

Zodiac Sign- Taurus

Food Habit- Non-veg

Marital Status- Unmarried

Sexual Orientation- Non-binary  

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Jane Widdop Age

Jane Widdop Age is 23 years old as of 2025.

Early Life

She started acting by getting inspired by her brother. Her brother used to perform in the school plays. Then, she went to a talent agency, and eventually she and her brother got signed. Later, she and her family moved to Los Angeles at the age of 9. The main reason behind moving was to emphasise her acting career.

Educational Qualifications

She attended her primary education in a local school in Los Angeles, California. For her higher education, she went to Verdugo Academy, based in California.

Physical Appearance 

Height- 5 feet 4 inches

Weight- 52 kg

Hair Color- Blonde

Eye Color- Blue

Body Type- Slim

Skin Color- Fair

Family & Relationships

Her father, Bill Widdop, is a Veterinarian. Cheyenne Gaither Widdop, her mother, is a homemaker.

Jane Widdop Parents
Jane Widdop Parents

Henry Widdop is her older brother, who is also involved in creative work.

Jane Widdop Brother, Henry Widdop
Jane Widdop Brother, Henry Widdop

Till now, she has not talked about her love life in the media or accepted any rumours yet. No info is also available about her past relationships.

Career

She kick-started her acting career professionally when she made her debut with the American TV sitcom “2 Broke Girls” as a little blonde girl. However, after making her debut, she came with another project, “Murder in the First”, after four years in 2015. Through her performance in this TV series, she started getting consistent role offers. 

Praised for her role in Yellowjackets by the audience 

She got her breakthrough when she appeared in the American thriller drama TV series Yellowjackets in 2021. Since then, she has worked on multiple projects where she refined her skills.

Jane Widdop in Yellowjackets
Jane Widdop in Yellowjackets

Jane Widdop shared her experience working on Yellowjackets 

At the age of 17, Jane joined the cast of Yellowjackets and immediately felt embraced by the cast and crew. Being the youngest member on set, she recalled that everyone “took care of me and brought me under their wing.” She was thankful to Ella Purnell and Jasmin Savoy Brown for their teaching and for helping her to grow. One even asked her, “Hey, do you want to be an actor?” a question that stuck with her and made her reflect on her future in the industry. 

From Minor Role to Breakout Performance 

Initially, Jane’s role as Laura Lee was originally written as a small character with only a few lines. Her character was supposed to die in the early episodes of the first season. However, due to her extraordinary performances, the creators significantly expanded her role. Very soon, she became one of the acknowledged characters in the Yellowjackets storylines. Jane became the fan favourite, which helped her gain more prominence. 

Jane Widdop Movies and TV Shows

Movies

  • Jessica Darling’s It List (2016)Hope
  • Deadly Daughter Switch (2020)Breanne
  • Angie: Lost Girls (2020)Angie Morgan
  • It’s a Wonderful Knife (2023)Winnie Carruthers
  • Tanning Zone (2024)Sabine
  • Better Off (2025)Self

TV Shows

  • 2 Broke Girls (2011)Little Blonde Girl
  • Murder in the First (2015)Steffi McCormack
  • Making Moves (2016)Kit
  • The Kicks (2016)Lily Padgett
  • Speechless (2017)Girl
  • Fresh Off the Boat (2018)Karen
  • Yellowjackets (2021–2023)Laura Lee
  • Truth Be Told (2023)Emily Mills
  • Grey’s Anatomy (2025)Andrea

Awards

Won the Women Film Critics Circle Awards 2022 for Yellowjackets.

Won The Critics’ Choice Super Awards in 2022 for Yellowjackets.

Net Worth

As of now, Jane Widdop net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. Her source of income notably comes from her movies, TV shows, and brand endorsements.

Controversies

As of now, she hasn’t been involved in any major public controversy. She has maintained her profile presence among the audience very well.

Social Media Handles

Instagram

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Trivia

By age 9, in 2011, she did her first film role.

She is a nonbinary person and uses they/them pronouns.

She advocates for LGBTQ+ through her social media accounts.

She is an animal lover and often shares her bold and expressive looks through her social media handles.

Jane loves to work in genre films like Horror and thrillers.

She openly talks about the issues of gender identity and mental health.

She was pulled to popularity when her role as Laura Lee was praised in Yellowjackets.

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