Jenna Coleman is known for her roles on Doctor Who and Victoria, among other shows, after having made her debut in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale almost 20 years ago
Jenna Coleman has become a household name over the years since her debut on Emmerdale back in 2005.
The actor, 38, is known for her roles in shows like Doctor Who, having played companion Clara Oswald. She later portrayed Queen Victoria in Victoria, after having rose to fame playing Jasmine Thomas on the ITV soap opera.
Her more recent credits include the new BBC series The Jetty. It follows her character, detective Ember Manning, who "uncovers dark secrets that threaten everything she thought she knew about consent - and her own life".
Following the release of her latest project, we've taken a look at Jenna's life off-screen for those wanting to know a little bit more about the acclaimed performer. It includes information about her relationship history and her hobbies.
Jenna is understood to be in a relationship with filmmaker Jamie Childs, 35. They are said to have begun dating back in 2020 after having worked together on the Netflix series the Sandman. Jenna was among the cast of the fantasy drama, whilst Jamie is credited as having directed several episodes.
Jamie's other directorial credits include the Disney+ series Willow as well as several episodes of Doctor Who, though following Jenna's departure, according to IMDb. Jenna however was part of the cast in Jamie's film Jackdaw (2023).
It was reported last month that Jenna's pregnant, with her having debuted an apparent baby bump at an event celebrating the opening of an exhibition at Chatsworth House. She was later spotted beside Jamie at Wimbledon just last week, with them posing for photos whilst there.
She was previously in a relationship with Game of Thrones' Richard Madden, 38. They're said to have dated from 2011 to 2015, and have remained on good terms since separating. The pals even spotted in Spain together earlier this year.
Jenna reportedly dated her Victoria co-star Tom Hughes, now 39, from 2016 to 2020. She was once linked to Prince Harry, now 39, but she dispelled any speculation on Good Morning Britain in 2016, saying: "No, he's a friend of mine."
Over the years, Jenna has given insights into her life away from acting on social media and in interviews. She posted on Instagram about various trips abroad in recent years and spoke about travel with Condé Nast Traveller magazine last year. She stated at the time that New York in the US and Florence in Italy are her two favourite cities.
During an interview with the Independent in 2014, she said: "I like to read up on the places and get an idea of the history and the area, but once you get there, it's important to have no restrictions and to go with the flow. I think you have to allow yourself time to roam."
Discussing her preferences for activities whilst on holidays, she told Condé Nast Traveller: "If I'm in a city, I'm definitely a sightseer. But if I've just finished a job, I'll be face down on a sunlounger, not talking to anyone." Jenna said that on a trip to the Maldives once she read five books, adding: "I love to properly switch off."
Jenna, whose love of reading has been cited on several occasions, told the outlet that at the time she was enjoying reading the novel Hot Milk by Deborah Levy. And she expressed interest in rereading work by the author Elena Ferrante.
She has showcased various books on Instagram over the years, including once after having seemingly gone shopping on a trip abroad. One post appeared to show Jenna holding the book Hamnet, authored by Maggie O'Farrell.
Once asked what she would most like to find in a minibar on holiday, she said that it would be dark chocolate and salted nuts. During an interview with Audible earlier this year, when asked what "cheers her up," Jenna said that she has "simple pleasures," citing eating food from a bowl and using "really good mugs" for coffee as examples. She teased: "I get really upset if they're all in the dishwasher."
And whilst speaking to Harper's Bazaar in 2016, Jenna said that her favourite films include "classics" like Bringing Up Baby (1938). She also described herself as a "big fan" of filmmaker Damien Chazelle, whose projects include La La La (2016) and Whiplash (2014).
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