Jessica Dominique Maris is an actress from Australia. Jessica Marais is best known for her roles in ‘Packed to the Rafters’ and ‘Love Child’ on Australian television.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Jessica Marais |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 29 Jan 1985 |
| Age: | 39 years |
| Horoscope: | Aquarius |
| Lucky Number: | 8 |
| Lucky Stone: | Amethyst |
| Lucky Color: | Turquoise |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Height: | 0 feet 6 inches (0.15m) |
| Marital Status: | divorce |
| Divorce | James Stewart |
| Net Worth | $1.5 Million |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Birth Place | Johannesburg |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Father | Tony Marais |
| Mother | Karen Marais |
| Siblings | Clara Marais |
| Kids | Scout Edie Stewart |
Jessica Marais Biography
Jessica Marais was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on January 29, 1985. She is 39 years old. She moved to Australia when she was nine years old. However, Marais’ father Tony died of a heart attack six months after arriving in Australia. Jessica and her younger sister Clara were raised by Jessica’s mother, Karen. She spent a year at John XXII College in Claremont.
Jessica Marais Education
Jessica also studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. She received her diploma in 2007. Jessica, along with Hugh Sheridan, won the role of ‘Packed to the Rafters’ in her final year. Hugh was a co-star and NIDA alumnus.
Jessica Marais Height And Weight
Jessica Marais is 5’7″ tall and weighs 55 kg. She also has blue eyes and blonde hair. She is stunning and has a stunning appearance.
Career
Marais was cast as Rachel Rafter in the television series ‘Packed to the Rafter.’ She was still a student at NIDA at the time. The series was a huge success, and it was immediately renewed. From Season One to Season Four, from 2008 to 2012, Marais starred in the series. She did, however, make a cameo appearance in the final episode of season 4 as well as the series finale on July 2, 2013.
Marais also appeared in the film ‘Two Fists, One Heart,’ alongside Tim Minchin and Daniel Amalm. Marais also portrayed Mord’Sith Denna in the American television series ‘Legend of the Seeker.’ Furthermore, Marais relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in Hollywood. She traveled to Miami to film the American drama ‘Magic City.’
Marais returned to Australia and portrayed Carlotta, an Australian transgender entertainer and activist, in a biographical telefilm for ABCTV Australia. It had its world premiere on June 19, 2014. The show was ranked 12th on the night’s schedule. With 811,000 viewers, it won its time slot on a national scale. Furthermore, in 2014, Marais portrayed Dr. Joan Millar on Channel Nine’s Love Child. She has appeared in each of the show’s four seasons. In 2016, Marais starred as the lead in the drama ‘The Wrong Girl.’
Jessica Marais Net Worth
Jessica Marais is one of the wealthiest TV actresses who has made a name for herself through her films and television series. As a result as of March 2024, her net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million.
Jessica Marais Husband, Marriage
Jessica Marais hired former ‘Packed to the Rafters’ co-star James Stewart in 2009. Furthermore, the couple has a daughter who was born in May 2012. Marais, on the other hand, announced in May 2015 that she and Stewart had called it quits after a 5-year engagement.
