Jessica Redmayne

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Jessica Redmayne is an Australian actress best known for playing Harper Matheson in the Australian television serial Home and Away . [1] Redmayne has also has minor roles on shows such as Wentworth Prison , Fisk and Five Bedrooms as well as a recurring role in 800 Words . [2]

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Jessica Redmayne
NationalityAustralian
OccupationActress
Years active2017-present
Known for Home and Away

Early life and education

Redmayne trained throughout her childhood in all genres of dance and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre in Federation University Arts Academy. Redmayne graduated in 2013.

After the completion of her degree, Redmayne travelled throughout Asia where she worked in hosting stage productions for Nickelodeon and Hi-5.

Career

Redmayne made her screen debut playing the role of Poppy Kelly in popular Australian television series 800 Words in its third season in 2017. She appeared in 12 episodes in a recurring capacity.

Redmayne then appeared in guest roles across a variety of television shows including The Inbestigators , Wentworth Prison , Fisk and Five Bedrooms . Redmayne also acted as a body double for Madeleine West in her roles as Dee Bliss and Andrea Somers in Australian soap opera Neighbours . [3]

In 2023, Redmayne landed the role of social worker Harper Matheson in the long-running Australian television serial Home and Away . [1] Redmayne spoke of her casting at the time and expressed her joy at becoming a part of the serial. Redmayne stated that the character of Harper resonated with who she was as a person and revealed that they shared similar core values and beliefs. [1]

Personal life

In 2014, Redmayne's mother, Christine Redmayne was diagnosed with dementia. [4] In 2023, Redmayne was appointed an ambassador of Dementia Australia after her mother lost her battle to dementia. [4] Redmayne spoke about how her family sought support from Dementia Australia and commended the organisation. Through her role as being an ambassador for Dementia Australia, Redmayne has spoken openly about her mother's symptoms and progression with the condition and about the realities of having a parent with the condition. [5]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNote
2017-2018 800 Words Poppy KellySeason 3 (Recurring role, 12 episodes)
2019 The Inbestigators Natasha1 episode
2020 Neighbours Dee Bliss (double)

Andrea Somers (double)

7 episodes
2020 Wentworth Prison Travel Agent1 episode
2020Paper ChampionsVanessaFeature film
2021 Fisk Kellie-Joy1 episode
2022 Five Bedrooms Madison1 episode
2023-present Home and Away Harper Matheson Season 36-present

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Home and Away – New Sisters to enter the Bay". Paramount Media Hub. 11 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "Former Hi-5 star Jessica Redmayne's young look lands break-out role in Aussie hit show 800 Words". The Daily Telegraph. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Home and Away star's surprising connection to rival show". Yahoo Lifestyle. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  4. 1 2 “Home and Away’s Jessica Redmayne appointed Dementia Australia Ambassador in honour of her Mum,” Dementia Australia, 18 September 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2025 from https://www.dementia.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/home-and-aways-jessica-redmayne-appointed-dementia-australia-ambassador
  5. ↑ “Home and Away star Jessica Redmayne tells of tiny symptoms of mum’s dementia before diagnosis rocked her family,” *7NEWS*, 18 September 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2025 from https://7news.com.au/entertainment/home-and-away/home-and-away-star-jessica-redmayne-tells-of-tiny-symptoms-of-mums-dementia-before-diagnosis-rocked-her-family-c-11935806
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