Rahne Jones

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Rahne Jones
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Rahne Chanae Jones
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present

Rahne Jones is an American television actress. She made her television debut as Skye on Netflix's The Politician in 2019. [1] She is currently a co-host on the new MTV reality show, "Help! I'm in a Secret Relationship!". [2]

Life and career

Jones is originally from Silver Spring, Maryland. She was named after her father, Ronnie. After graduating from Paint Branch High School in 2005, [3] Jones attended college at Radford University on a full basketball scholarship for her freshman year. [4] She eventually transferred to University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she got her bachelor's degree in English. [5] After college, she worked as an inspector for the US Department of Homeland Security for 4 years before moving to NYC and pursuing theater. [6]

Jones made her professional acting debut on the Golden Globe nominated television show The Politician which was completed after two seasons. [7] She returned for the second season which premiered June 19, 2020. [8]

Jones currently lives in NYC with her wife, Bridget Kelly. [9] [10]

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