Jesika Reynolds is a famous child actor whose career spilled into her youth and even adulthood. She is an American actress and composer who has been credited with appearances in movies such as Moesha and even the Bernie Mac show.
Though she was still very young when she became a star, she didn’t let her relevance fizzle away with time. Although it seems like she is sticking to a different love not acting, she still is an actress.
Jesika Reynolds has always had the support and love of her family members. From the stories surrounding her life, it is obvious she isn’t one to give up easily. She the Moesha star is a go-getter and has proven it in several ways.
Here are 10 Facts about Jesika You Most Likely Never Knew
1. She is a Twin
Jesika Quynn Reynolds was born on the 25th of June in the United States of America. She has a twin sister with whom she shares the position of the first children of her parents.
The name of the actress’ sister is Erika ‘Rey’ Reynold and they were born to a woman known as Yolanda Reynolds. From an Instagram post, Jesika’s father is still alive but his name and identity have not been revealed yet.
2. Grew up in a Close-knit Family
Jesika and her twin Rey, are not the only Reynolds in the family. Apart from her mother and father, the twin girls have a younger brother named Auston James Reynolds. He was born on the 10th of October. Together the Reynolds are 5 in number however, they also had an auntie live with them.
From their social media handles, the Reynold siblings are close to each other and their parents as well. On one of her Instagram posts, Jesika narrated a story about the death and loss of her auntie. She stated that she and her sister were devastated over the death and their younger brother took care of them.
Her story reads that he picked her and Rey up from the floor and took them to his room, laid them on his bed, and stayed in between them, offering comfort to his older sisters. On another occasion, Quynn posted a short reaffirmation to herself. She stated that her brother told her that she was a very beautiful and confident woman and so she did not care what anybody else had to say.
3. Jesika Reynolds and her Siblings have a Band
The closeness of the Reynolds siblings is so strong that they eventually got to form a band. The name of the band is James Davis and it consists of just the trio. The band was founded in Los Angeles and it dates back to sometime in the early 2000s.
The band started off with just the sisters but with time, Auston joined them. Together they have released songs such as ‘Better Than You Are’. James Davis has also performed at several big stages and even released their first album on October 19, 2017.
4. Her Mother Played a Huge Role in Her Career’s Growth
James Davis and indeed Jesika’s career would be inexistent without the support of Yolanda Reynolds. The mother of three was not a musician but she knew people who helped her pull strings.
Eventually, with Mrs. Reynolds’s help, her children were able to break into the music industry. Today, all because of the support and encouragement from their mother, Jesika and her siblings are known across the United States and other countries for their music.
5. She is an Author
Quynn is not just an actor and musician but also an author. She has written an e-book that is up on Amazon and ready for purchase. The title of the book is ‘The Girl from Holiday Heart’.
The book was inspired by the movie Holiday Heart which she was featured in. In the movie, Jesika played the role of Niki Dean the daughter of a drug addict who was helped by a drag queen.
In addition to the book, she also started writing a journal titled ‘Redeemed, Restored and Renewed.’
6. Jesika Reynolds Suffered some Mental Health Challenges
Holiday Heart star, Jesika has written on her social media about the struggles of going through health challenges. She mentioned that only those who have suffered from disassociation, anxiety attacks, and imposter syndrome would be able to understand how amazing it is to find healing.
Drawing from this post and subsequent ones, the actress indicated that she was healed and grateful for the healing.
7. She is a Strong Christian and Believer
Jesika Quynn Reynolds is a strong Christian and believer. Her book is a Christian book and not just that, she propagates the gospel all the time. She fellowships at Revelation Church located in Los Angeles. The actress is also a firm and strict follower of the teachings and preaching of Prophet Lovy whom she refers to as ‘Papa’.
8. She Engages in Advocacy
Though not so loud and not the street type, Jesika is a huge advocate of the blacks. She has black skin and black roots and so loves to talk about the goodness of the blacks.
From her posts, she was also a supporter of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. In addition, she uses her page to advocate that blacks should love their skin color.
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9. Her Sister is an Art Lover
Jesika’s twin sister, Erika Rey Reynolds is an art and poem lover. Her Instagram is littered with posts about her love for the arts. Apart from being part of the band created by her siblings, she also has a solo career.
Rey has released a couple of solo songs like ‘I’m Not Alright’. Similarly, she has performed with other bands too. It isn’t certain if she is as spiritual and religious as her sister.
10. Jesika Reynolds was Part of One of the Biggest Queer Movie Production
On a list of ‘7 Queer Christmas movies that should be classics’, Jesika Reynolds’ Holiday Hearts comes in third place.
The movie which was adapted by Cheryl L and directed by Robert Townsend is one about a drag queen with a beautiful heart. The storyline presented through the acting proves that the movie would stand the test of time.
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