Jordan Alexander

Last updated

Jordan Alexander
Jordan Alexander Vogue.jpg
Alexander in 2021
Born (1993-07-27) July 27, 1993 (age 32)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2011–present [1]

Jordan Alexander (born July 27, 1993) is a Canadian actress and singer. She first gained recognition for starring in the Facebook Watch series Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones , prior to landing her breakout role as the lead character [2] Julien Calloway in the HBO Max series reboot of Gossip Girl .

Contents

Early life

Jordan Alexander was born on July 23, 1993 [3] in Vancouver, British Columbia, and later relocated to Toronto, Ontario at the age of 12. [4] [5] [6] Alexander is of German, Irish and mixed African-American descent. [7] Alexander has two siblings, an older sister, Sydney, and a younger sister. [8]

Acting career

In 2018, Alexander signed with a modeling agency located in Toronto. [8]

In 2020, Alexander played Elsie/Maya on the second season of the Facebook Watch series Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones. [9]

From 2021 to 2023, she starred in the HBO Max revival of Gossip Girl as the new main protagonist Julien Calloway. [10]

Musical career

In 2016, she released her debut album, The Lonely Hearts Club.[ citation needed ]

In 2018, she performed as an opener for singer Kehlani at Toronto Pride. In 2019, she collaborated with singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for a Pride performance. [6]

In 2020, she released the single "You". [11] [8]

On September 4th, 2024, she released her album Now You're Caught Up which was executive produced by JUNO-award winner Haviah Mighty. Alexander stated that she wrote, produced and recorded the album while filming Gossip Girl. [12] [13]

Endorsements

In 2022, Alexander was announced as a brand ambassador of Savage x Fenty. [14]

Personal life

Alexander is queer. [15] She currently[ when? ] resides in Brooklyn. [16]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020 Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones Elsie/MayaMain role (Season 2) [17]
2021–2023 Gossip Girl Julien "JC" CallowayMain role [10]
2025 The Institute KateRecurring role [18]

References

  1. ↑ "Meet The New Queen Bee On 'Gossip Girl'". Bustle. July 8, 2021. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander and Christopher John Rogers On Making Their "Adventurous" Met Gala Debut Together". Vogue. September 14, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Meet Jordan Alexander, Everyone's Favourite Gossip Girl Crush". Girlfriend. July 14, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Jordan Alexander Age, Birthday, Height, Family, Bio, Facts, And Much More". Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ Santillana, Maria Gracia (June 29, 2021). "The Truth About Gossip Girl Star Jordan Alexander". TheList.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  6. 1 2 Marine, Brooke (April 19, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Welcomes an Inclusive Future". W Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Jordan Alexander: 12 facts about Gossip Girl's Julien Calloway you should know". PopBuzz. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  8. 1 2 3 Gonzales, Erica (December 2, 2021). "Jordan Alexander Is in It for the Long Haul". Elle Magazine. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Jordan Alexander Lands Major Role in 'Sacred Lies: The Singing Bones'". iHorror. April 7, 2020. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  10. 1 2 "5 Things to Know About Gossip Girl's New Queen Bee: Jordan Alexander". Us Weekly. July 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  11. ↑ Vujić, Katja (August 2, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Lets the Julien Energy Flow". The Cut. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  12. ↑ "XMPL Digital Cover Story: Catch Up With Jordan Alexander". XMPL Magazine. September 4, 2024. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ Wilson, Taylor Winter (August 19, 2024). "JORDAN ALEXANDER SILENCED THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND DECEIDED TO BELIEVE IN HERSELF". Galore. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  14. ↑ Coger, Vanessa (September 13, 2022). "Savage X Fenty Debuts Loungewear Collection — With Help From Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander". Refinery29. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  15. ↑ Savoy, Starr (July 7, 2021). "All About Jordan Alexander, the Actress Playing the Queen B of Gossip Girl's Reboot". ELLE. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  16. ↑ Khan, Aamina (August 19, 2021). "Gossip Girl's Jordan Alexander Is Embracing Her Hair Journey". Byrdie. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
  17. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (August 24, 2020). "'Gossip Girl': Jordan Alexander Joins HBO Max Series Reboot". Deadline. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  18. ↑ Petski, Denise (October 16, 2024). "'The Institute' Rounds Out Cast With Brendan Beiser As Series Regular; Mary Walsh & Jordan Alexander To Recur". Deadline. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.