2021 has been an enormous year for Jerrie Johnson. The talented actress has gone from being virtually unknown to being one of the stars of Harlem, the most popular new show on Amazon Prime. In the series, Johnson portrays a gay woman named Tye, and many people have praised her portrayal for providing excellent representation for the LGBTQ+ community. Despite having little on-screen experience, no one would ever be able to guess by watching her on the show. Her rapidly expanding fan base is hoping that the success of the series will help catapult Johnson towards even more remarkable opportunities. Read on to discover 10 facts you didn’t know about Jerrie Johnson.
1. She’s A Philadelphia Native
Philadelphia has a long and proud history of being home to some very talented people, including Jerrie Johnson. She was born and raised in the city, and although her career has taken her to places all over the world, she will always have a special love for Philadelphia.
2. She’s A Poet
At this point in her career, Jerrie is best known for her work as an actress. However, acting isn’t the only way she likes to express herself creatively. She has also been writing poetry since she was a teenager, and her love for writing and poetry has had a profound influence on her work as an actress.
3. She’s A Model
If Jerrie appears to be a natural in front of the camera, that’s because she is. In addition to her work as an actress, Jerrie also has modeling experience. Although she hasn’t had the opportunity to work with any major brands yet, those opportunities are likely to come flooding in due to the success of the show.
4. She Was The First Lead In Harlem To Be Cast
Many actors have expressed that the audition process is one of the most stressful parts of working in the entertainment industry, so it goes without saying that Jerrie’s journey to being cast in Harlem came with some feelings of nervousness. Fortunately, the casting team didn’t keep her hanging for too long. According to an article from Pop Sugar, Jerrie was the first of the show’s starring actresses to officially book the job.
5. She’s A Formally Trained Actress
On top of being naturally talented, Jerri has also put in a lot of hard work to achieve her acting goals. She attended the High School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia, and went on to pursue theater at Penn State University.
6. She Is Really A Part Of The LGBTQ+ Community
Sure, there may be a lot of things that Jerrie and Tye don’t have in common, but one thing they do share is being members of the LGBTQ+ community. Although I couldn’t find any specific information on how Jerrie identifies, I know that Tracy Oliver, who created Harlem, felt it was really important to have a queer actor play the role of Tye.
7. She Wants To Buy A Farm
“Being eco-friendly and self-sufficient are two things that are important to Jerrie,” she told Pop Sugar. “There is a component of us going back to basics, growing our own food, and tasting what we’ve grown. We need to figure out how to live a sustainable lifestyle because resources are becoming increasingly scarce. So, how can we share our knowledge to empower people? One, you can heal yourself. Two, you have the ability to grow what you eat and live off the land. And three, there’s nothing we can’t do.”
8. She’s A Private Person
Oftentimes, people tend to assume that those who work in the entertainment industry love constantly being the center of attention. That isn’t always the case, though. Many performers are actually quite private people and Jerrie appears to be one of them. She hasn’t shared much information about her personal life and instead prefers to keep the focus on her work.
9. She Likes Inspiring Others
It goes without saying that keeping people entertained is one of Jerrie’s main goals. However, she also hopes to use her platform to inspire and empower others. She is a passionate believer in the importance of representation and she is grateful to be a part of providing that.
10. She’s A Dog Mom
From what we can tell, Jerrie doesn’t have any children. But that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a mother in her own way. She is a very proud pet parent to an adorable little dog. Unfortunately, though, it doesn’t appear her fur baby has its own Instagram account.
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