Jessica Williams
Known for
Born in Los Angeles in 1989, Jessica Williams made her name as the youngest correspondent ever hired by The Daily Show, staying on the desk from 2012 to 2016. She translated that stand-up voice into her breakout indie The Incredible Jessica James (2017). The Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) brought her into franchise territory as Professor Eulalie Hicks. On television she plays therapist Gaby on Apple's Shrinking (2023), sparring warmly with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. She reads as effortlessly funny and quietly steely at once.
Jessica Williams
12 Movies
6 Series
Born in Los Angeles in 1989, Jessica Williams made her name as the youngest correspondent ever hired by The Daily Show, staying on the desk from 2012 to 2016. She translated that stand-up voice into her breakout indie The Incredible Jessica James (2017). The Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) brought her into franchise territory as Professor Eulalie Hicks. On television she plays therapist Gaby on Apple's Shrinking (2023), sparring warmly with Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. She reads as effortlessly funny and quietly steely at once.
Movies
Plays Eulalie 'Lally' Hicks
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
2022
Plays Frankie
Road House
2024
Plays Eulalie Hicks
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
Plays Miss Fine
Booksmart
2019
Plays African American Spa Worker
Delivery Man
2013
Plays Jess
Corporate Animals
2019
Plays Kat
People, Places, Things
2015
Plays Jessica James
The Incredible Jessica James
2017
Latest Trailers
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Road House
Full Filmography
Mad Hot Sweat
CEO (Stunt Actress)
2026
Film
Tunnel Rave
Suppleplump (Voice)
2024
Film
Road House
Frankie
2024
Film
Shrinking
Gaby · 33 episodes
2023–
TV
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Eulalie 'Lally' Hicks
2022
Film
I Heart Arlo
Mayor Elena (voice) · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
Love Life
Mia Hines · 10 episodes
2020–
TV
Corporate Animals
Jess
2019
Film
Booksmart
Miss Fine
2019
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jessica Williams and where are they from?
Jessica Williams is 37 years old, born on July 31, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jessica Williams?
Jessica Williams is best known for roles in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Road House.
How many movies has Jessica Williams been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 2010), Jessica Williams has appeared in 12 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Jessica Williams's first movie?
The career of Jessica Williams began with This Show Will Get You High (2010).
What is Jessica Williams's most recent movie or series?
Jessica Williams's most recent release is Mad Hot Sweat, which premiered on April 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Jessica Williams appeared in?
On television, Jessica Williams has appeared in Shrinking, The Daily Show, The Twilight Zone, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Jessica Williams
1989-07-31 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Jessica Renee Williams (born July 31, 1989) is an American actress and comedian. She has appeared as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show, as cohost of the podcast 2 Dope Queens, as Lally Hicks in the Fantastic Beasts film series, as Gaby in Shrinking, and as Meadow in Entergalactic.