Netflix has released its new historical comedy show, “The Decameron,” based on the 14th-century Italian short-story collection by Giovanni Boccaccio, featuring a cast of rising TV stars. One of these celebrities is Jessica Plummer, who is gaining significant attention for her portrayal of Filomena in the weekly series.
Set in 1348, the story follows a group of nobles invited to retreat with their servants to a grand villa in the Italian countryside to wait out the Black Death while enjoying a holiday. Plummer’s character is a spoiled woman and the last surviving child of her noble family. She flees Florence with her handmaiden, Licisca, portrayed by Tanya Reynolds, known for playing Lily Iglehart in “Sex Education.”
Naturally, Netflix’s audience is becoming increasingly interested in the cast and eager to learn more about Jessica Plummer. Keep scrolling to discover more about her career, love life, and more!
Who is Jessica Plummer?
Jessica Kate Plummer is an English actress and singer, born on September 16, 1992, in London, making her 31 years old in 2024. According to her IMDb bio, she stands at 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m). Her mother is English, and her father is Jamaican.
Jessica Plummer attends the British Academy Television Craft Awards Nominees Party at Sea Containers London on April 21, 2022 in London, England. (Source: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
If you feel like you recognize her from somewhere else, you are right! In November 2012, music manager David Cooper began searching for members for a new girl group to be signed under RCA Records UK. Plummer was scouted while shopping in London and ended up joining the line-up of Neon Jungle.
Although they disbanded in 2015, the group achieved significant milestones, such as reaching the top 10 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Digital Songs chart with “Trouble,” supporting Jessie J on her Alive Tour, and performing at the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Additionally, Neon Jungle gave Jessica her first TV gig on the BBC sci-fi show “Wizards vs. Aliens.”
Where to stream Jessica Plummer’s movies and TV shows
Unfortunately, Jessica Plummer’s most well-known work, “EastEnders,” is only available for streaming in the United States on BritBox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, and BritBox Amazon Channel. However, she has other productions that are available on more common streaming services.
Firstly, you can find her in the 2015 sci-fi comedy “How to Talk to Girls at Parties,” where she plays Celia, a supporting character in the bizarre movie led by Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, and Nicole Kidman. This film is available on Max.
Additionally, on the same streaming service, you can catch her in the 2021 miniseries “The Girl Before,” where she plays one of the lead roles as Emma. The series, consisting of five episodes, follows a woman who falls for an architect and experiences eerie premonitions about his house when she learns that another woman died there.
Jessica Plummer’s dating history: All on her relationships with Jaz Hutchins and Ben Hardy
Jaz Hutchins is Jessica Plummer’s childhood sweetheart and the father of her daughter Noa, who was born in July 2016. While Jaz’s career is relatively short, featuring more shorts than films or series, you might recognize him for playing Brett in the 2023 horror movie “Stopmotion” or an Agency Tech in “Fast X.” Although they made headlines in 2021 for a public outburst, Jessica has repeatedly stated that he is a great father.
Jessica Plummer and her daugther, Noa. (Source: @jessicakate_plummer)
On the other hand, Jessica Plummer had an 18-month romance with her EastEnders co-star Ben Hardy, known for portraying Roger Taylor in the “Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic. They split up in March 2023, reportedly due to their busy work schedules keeping them apart, according to The Mirror. As of 2024, it looks like the actress is single!
