Jacinda Barrett Macht(born 2 August 1972) is an Australian-American actress and former model. She first became known to audiences as a cast member onThe Real World: London(1995) before appearing in films such asThe Human Stain(2003),Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason(2004),Ladder 49(2004),The Namesake(2006),Poseidon(2006), andThe Last Kiss(2006). She appeared in the seriesThe Followingin 2013 and joined the main cast of theNetflixseriesBloodline,which launched in 2015.
Jacinda Barrett | |
|---|---|
 Barrett in 1998 | |
| Born | 2 August 1972 Brisbane,Queensland,Australia |
| Alma mater | British American Drama Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Stephen Macht(father-in-law) |
Early life, family and education
editBarrett was born inBrisbane,Queensland,Australia,[2]the daughter of an airport firefighter.[citation needed]
She attendedKenmore State High Schoolin Brisbane.[2]Later, in 1997, she attended a Midsummer program at theBritish American Drama AcademyinOxford,England.[3]
Career
editAs a high school student, she won the annual Dolly Covergirl contest in Australia in 1988 and started modeling at the age of 17 throughout Europe.[2]
In 1995, she made her first television appearance as a cast member on MTV'sThe Real World: London.Her film debut was inCampfire Tales(1997).[citation needed]
Barrett appeared in the September 1998 issue ofMaxim,in an article promoting the new fall television series. Her appearance served to promote her appearance in theNBCprimetimesoap operaWind on Water.[4]
Barrett and her husband have performed together at least twice. They appeared in the filmMiddle Men(2009),[5]and she had a recurring role in the second season of the TV seriesSuits(2012-2013), playing a love interest of her husband's character.[6][7]
Personal life
editBarrett was previously engaged to TV host and comedianChris Hardwickbefore her marriage to American actorGabriel Machtin 2004.[6]The couple had their first daughter, Satine, in August 2007 in Los Angeles.[8]They had a second child, a son, Luca, in February 2014.[9]
On 28 August 2009, Barrett was naturalized as aUS citizenat theLos Angeles Convention Center.[10]Barrett enjoysskydiving.[4]
Filmography
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Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Campfire Tales | Heather Wallace | Segment: "The Locket" |
| 1998 | Immaculate Springs | ||
| 1998 | Art House | Tiffany | |
| 1999 | 24-Seven | Claire | Short film |
| 2000 | Urban Legends: Final Cut | Lisa | |
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Steena Paulsson | |
| 2004 | Ladder 49 | Linda Morrison | |
| 2004 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | Rebecca Gillies | |
| 2005 | Ripley Under Ground | Heloise Plisson | |
| 2006 | Poseidon | Maggie James | |
| 2006 | The Namesake | Maxine Ratcliffe | |
| 2006 | The Last Kiss | Jenna | |
| 2006 | School for Scoundrels | Amanda | |
| 2008 | New York, I Love You | Maggie | Segment: "Natalie Portman" |
| 2009 | Middle Men | Diana Harris | |
| 2010 | Matching Jack | Marissa | |
| 2011 | A Proper Send-Off | Alex | Short film |
| 2016 | So B. It | Ruby Franklin | |
| 2018 | Seven in Heaven | Megan | |
| 2021 | Hide and Seek | Samantha Blackwell |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Real World: London | Herself | Main role |
| 1998 | Wind on Water | Kate Poole | Recurring role |
| 1998 | Night Man | The Amazing Selene/Lucy Develin | Episode: "Do You Believe in Magic?" |
| 1998 | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys | Medea | Episode: "Medea Culpa" |
| 1998 | Guys Like Us | Audrey | Episode: "Truth or Consequences" |
| 1999 | Millennium | Taylor Watts | Episode: "Collateral Damage" |
| 1999 | Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane | Lisa | Episodes: "The Trouble with Jane", "A Good Man is Hard to Find", "The Advice" |
| 2000 | Bull | Holly Cameron | Recurring role |
| 2000 | D.C. | Finley Scott | Main role |
| 2001 | Citizen Baines | Dori Baines | Main role |
| 2004 | See You in My Dreams | Ingrid | TV film |
| 2012–2013 | Suits | Zoe Lawford | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Zero Hour | Laila Galliston | Main role |
| 2014 | The Following | Julia | Episodes: "Sacrifice","The Messenger ","The Unmasked" |
| 2015–2017 | Bloodline | Diana Rayburn | Main role |
References
edit- ^"Jacinda Barrett".Ask Men.Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2015.RetrievedMarch 30,2015.
- ^abcSourris, Marie-Christine (21 March 2011)."Queensland gals light up LA".The Courier Mail.Retrieved22 November2023.
- ^"Our Alumni".BADA.org.uk.British American Drama Academy.Archived fromthe originalon 24 June 2021.Retrieved25 May2021.
- ^ab"Fall Television".Maxim.September 1998. p. 121.
- ^"'The Real World' Stars: Where Are They Now? ".The Huffington Post/AOL TV.4 March 2008. Archived fromthe originalon 17 February 2020.
- ^abMalcolm, Shawna (2 August 2012)."Debriefing 'Suits' suave and sexy star Gabriel Macht".TV Guide.Retrieved21 February2013.
- ^Berlian, M. (30 January 2013)."A suitable man".Da Man Magazine.Retrieved21 February2013.
- ^"Jacinda Barrett Welcomes a Baby Girl".People.com.28 August 2007.Retrieved3 February2019.
- ^"Gabriel Macht and Jacinda Barrett Welcome Son Luca".People.com.27 February 2014.Retrieved3 February2019.
- ^Cumming, Gillian (6 August 2010)."Joyous return for homegrown star Jacinda Barrett".The Courier-Mail.Retrieved21 February2013– via couriermail.com.au.
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