Jessica Barden, born on July 21, 1992, in Northallerton, is a British actress. She began her career in television, obtaining her first prominent role in the soap opera *Coronation Street* in 2007. Her film career continued with roles in films such as *Tamara Drewe* (2010), *Hanna* (2011), and Yorgos Lanthimos' acclaimed film *The Lobster* (2015). International fame came in 2017 with the role of Alyssa, the co-lead in the Channel 4 and Netflix series *The End of the F***ing World*, for which she received widespread critical acclaim. Her subsequent filmography includes the drama film *Scarborough* (2018), which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the British Independent Film Awards, and productions such as *Jungleland* (2019) and *Pink Skies Ahead* (2020). The role of Alyssa also earned her a nomination at the Critics' Choice Television Awards, consolidating her status on the international stage.