Actress Jessica Gunning wants fans to stop looking for the real-life Martha whose character she played on Baby Reindeer.
Jessica Faye Gunning is a television and theatre actress who recently appeared in the Baby Reindeer series.
Highlights
- Jessica Gunning’s father is Paul, and her mother is Val Gunning.
- Jessica Gunning, along with her family, are English.
- Gunning has one brother, Josh, and a sister, Harriet.
- Jessica’s father works at a Plastic company, and her mother is a drama teacher.
Baby Reindeer is a British black comedy drama-thriller miniseries created by writer and actor Richard Gadd.
The series is based on Gadd’s real-life experience of being stalked and traumatized. It has seven episodes and was premiered on Netflix on April 11, 2024.
Jessica Gunning Was Raised By Her Father, Paul, And Mother, Val
Jessica Gunning was born on January 1, 1986, to her father, Paul, and her mother, Val Gunning.
Her father, Paul, worked at a plastics company, whereas her mother, Val, is a drama teacher at the local school.
Although Jessica was born into a middle-class family, her parents never wanted Jessica to compromise in her career.
Baby Reindeer is an absolute triumph and Jessica Gunning having her massive moment is everything. pic.twitter.com/ngH62bgO9G
— Gemma Aldridge (@MirrorGemma) April 25, 2024
For that, they supported Jessica in every step of her career. They sent Jessica to Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performing, a drama school in Sidcup, for her improvements and gathering opportunities.
They let her flourish in her acting career. Jessica built her interest in acting by looking at her mother’s plays in school.
As of now, Jessica has come a long way from rehearsal rooms, whereas her mother, Val, is still a drama teacher.
Jessica’s parents live only a few minutes away from the school.
Jessica Gunning’s Family Are Originally From England
Being hailed from Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, Jessica and her family are English.
Jessica Gunning grew up with his sister Harriet Gunning, who is also in showbiz, marketing for shows like The Crown and Bridgerton.
Just found out that Jessica Gunning (Marsha in Baby Reindeer) isn’t actually Scottish. Had me fooled, I reckon it’s the best Scottish accent from a non-Scot that’s been committed to screen. Better than Sick Boy. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/GlmDv7kmw6
— Twitch.tv/1030 (@1030) April 28, 2024
Moreover, Jessica has one brother named Josh Gunning, a data scientist. Additionally, Jessica and her family have a faith in Christianity.
However, Jessica has kept his family from social media and interviews, so limited information is available about them.
Additional Information
- Jessica Gunning is 38 years old as of 2024.
- Jessica started her stage career at the National Theatre in productions including Much Ado About Nothing and Major Barbara.
- Jessica Gunning was educated at Holmfirth High School near Huddersfield.
