Who is Alisha Boe?

Alisha Boe is an actress of Somali heritage who was born on 6^th March, 1997, in Oslo, Norway. Best known for playing Jessica Davis in hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”, the young thespian is 5ft 4in (1.63m) tall, with a weight of about 112lbs (51kgs), and vital statistics of 35-27-34. She’s also known for becoming the first Somali actress since supermodel Iman to play a leading role in an American production.

Alisha’s Formative Years

The divorce of Alisha’s parents led to the star moving to Los Angeles at just seven years old when her mother, a Norwegian native, remarried. As a youngster, the thespian studied at George Ellery Hale Charter Academy and Ivy Academia. Following her middle school, Alisha furthered her studies at El Camino Real High School and participated in various school plays.

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Alisha’s mother fully supported her daughter’s dreams, and enrolled her into acting classes to maximize her potential. The then-teenager dropped out of high school after landing her big break in the entertainment industry.

Alisha’s First Roles

Way before “13 Reasons Why” gained Alisha a cult following, the young woman scored her first acting role at 11-years-old in the rated-R 2008 gruesome horror movie “Amusement”, in which Katheryn Winnick and Laura Breckenridge starred.

The next year, Alisha accepted an interesting role in “Plastic Makes Perfect”, a short film written and directed by Ann Finnegan to highlight the maturity of young people and their knowledge in cosmetic enhancements and sex.

The youngster’s second role in 2009 was in the romcom “He’s On My Mind” – industry newbies such as Shamari Berkley and Ayo Sorrells made their acting debut in the poorly-received production.

Following a short hiatus, in 2012 Alisha made a brief appearance in an episode of “Parenthood”, and a role in blockbuster “Paranormal Activity 4” as Tara. Although the fourth installment of the horror saga received poor reviews, it did tremendously well commercially with box office figures of $143 million.

Alisha’s Notable Roles

Alisha’s first recurring role came in 2014, when she played Daphne in 14 episodes of the long-running drama “Days of Our Lives”.

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Almost as soon as she left the series, the adolescent plumped up her acting portfolio and scored another recurring role in six episodes of “Casual”.

In 2017, the sultry-eyed brunette finally made it big when the first season of “13 Reasons Why” took the internet by storm. Despite being plagued by controversies, such as a lack of trigger warnings and the main character’s graphic suicide scene, all the cast members defended the show, and said they were trying to “promote conversation between adults and teens”.

Jessica Davis, Alisha’s character, is one of the show’s protagonists and appeared in seasons one to four.

In one harrowing scene of season one, Jessica is raped, which leads to her founding an association for sexual assault survivors at Liberty High School. Jessica is arrogant and cruel at times, and is listed as one of the reasons why the main character of the show, Hannah Baker, commits suicide.

Of the show, Alisha has said nothing but good things, such as: “When I started the first season of 13, I learned so much about women’s rights – and feminism in general – through Jessica”. The actress has also developed an incredibly close relationship with her castmates, and remains in contact with them to this day.

As for new projects, Alisha is slated to appear in the short “The Naked Man”, drama “Who Am I?”, comedy movie “When You Finish Saving The World”, and dark comedy “Strangers”, meaning that 2022 will be a fruitful year for the star. All projects are currently in post-production stages, and the plots have yet to be revealed.

Alisha’s Personal Life

It’s no surprise that Alisha is a staunch feminist and racial equality activist, topics that were touched in “13 Reasons Why”. She has previously denounced Trump for branding Black Lives Matter protesters terrorists, and her Instagram feed also references the causes she champions.

In 2018, the actress made it a New Year’s Resolution to read more books by black authors, and provided her steady fanbase with a diverse list of suggestions. Following the widely publicized death of George Floyd in May 2020, which caused a global outcry, the starlet posted a tribute to him, Ahmaud Arbery, and Kenneth Ross Jr; all three men’s lives were cut short as a consequence of alleged police brutality.

As for her love life, Alisha is pretty lowkey when it comes to discussing her possible boyfriends. A 2019 article confirmed the actress’s singledom, and mentioned her ex, Scott O’Brien, who she was dating sometime in 2017. We have no information on Scott, as Alisha has wiped her Instagram of all his photos.

The star was previously linked to “13 Reasons Why” co-star Brandon Flynn, who played Justin Foley in the series. Neither party confirmed nor denied the rumors that their close friendship could possibly be something more; Brandon’s only known relationship to date has been with pop singer Sam Smith. The handsome couple parted ways sometime in 2018 and have since spoken fondly about each other, with Sam saying: “Brandon was wonderful. I’m still trying to figure out what I took from that relationship and what it meant to me”. Brandon has been linked to other male actors since, but prefers to keep his private life out of the public eye.

Alisha’s Net Worth

Reliable sources confirm that Alisha’s net worth is close to $5 million, despite her relatively short time in Hollywood, thanks largely to the success of “13 Reasons Why”.

The show’s cast successfully renegotiated their salaries in 2019 before season three’s release. Dylan Minnette, the lead actor, wrangled a hefty raise from $80,000 to $200,000 per episode, with Alisha and the rest of the cast earning $135,000. The Hollywood Reporter added that if the show was renewed for a fourth season, the supporting cast members would earn $150,000 per episode.

Alisha’s net worth is likely to increase in 2022 due to the release of new projects. For now, acting is her only source of income.

Who is Ruth Kearney?

Ruth Delia Kearney, born on 11^th November 1984, is a talented actress of Irish descent, who was born in London, England. Known for her role in “Flaked”, Ruth is 5ft 4in (1.63m) tall and weighs about 113lbs (52kgs), with vital statistics of 33-24-32.

Ruth’s Early Years

Growing up in Dublin from the age of five, Ruth dreamed of one day becoming an actress, but lacked support from her family, who disapproved of her aspirations despite having a history in theatre. Her parents split when she was young, and her father who is anonymous, went on to marry for a second time.

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If Ruth has any siblings, they prefer to keep away from the limelight, as do her parents, although the thespian has previously mentioned her sister in interviews.

Having attended St. Andrew’s College in Blackrock, and then Trinity College, Dublin, Ruth studied hard and earned a Drama and Classics degree. Shortly afterwards, she enrolled into the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School – where she met her husband Theo James – to polish her acting dotes. Before her graduation in 2009, she had already starred in several stage productions organized by the school. Notable alumni include Sir Patrick Stewart, Gene Wilder and Olivia Colman.

Ruth’s First Roles

Ruth’s first credited role came in 2009, when she made a cameo in “Booky’s Crush”.

In the same year, she played Miriam in the straight-to-TV movie “Gracie!”. The Irish beauty toiled night and day to get her name out there and broaden her horizons, and slowly but surely the roles came trickling in for her.

2011 was a particularly good year for Ruth, as we saw her in 13 episodes of “Primeval”, bringing the witty character of Jess Parker to life, which helped Ruth score an appearance in two episodes of long-running drama “Holby City”, working alongside talented industry names such as Rosie Marcel and Jaye Jacobs.

Despite some of Ruth’s roles being flops – see the disastrous 2013 TV movie “Jet Stream” – she continued to perfect her craft until her big break came in 2016.

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Ruth’s Notable Roles

From 2016 to 2017, Ruth played London in the romantic comedy series “Flaked”, a Netflix production filmed in Venice Beach, California. Starring Will Arnett and David Sullivan, the series was enormously popular – minus a few scathing reviews – despite only running for 14 episodes.

Ruth enjoyed working on the project, and speaks well of her co-stars, with whom she maintains a relationship to this day. From then on, the next three years were pretty quiet professionally, with none of Ruth’s projects being smash hits.

It wasn’t until 2020 with the release of “Trouble Will Find Us”, that the actress enjoyed the success of the drama production which was written and directed by Alexander Milo Bischof, and was nominated for awards at a score of international film festivals.

Shortly afterwards, we saw Ruth in six episodes of “Finding Joy”, a comedy series created by Amy Huberman and Rebecca O’Flanagan. With the tagline of ‘The search of happiness can be miserable’, the hilarious series resonated with thousands of viewers all around the world, and was well-received by its target demographic.

Although Ruth has no projects in the pipeline as of late 2021, we’re sure that 2022 will be a fruitful year for the hardworking professional.

Ruth’s Personal Life

Ruth and “Divergent” star Theo James tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in summer 2018, and were seen in Italy in the month of August sporting wedding rings. They began dating way back in 2009 and were engaged from 2015, but in 2017 rumors of a messy love triangle between Ruth, Theo, and Theo’s co-star Shailene Woodley took the internet by storm.

Theo’s dating history and previous comments in interviews, such as: “Shai and I had good chemistry from the first moment we met”, sparked speculation, with hopeful fans shipping the “Divergent” stars. The actor later said that their friendship had “grown” and that he’d gotten the chance to “see her evolve as a person”.

Although Shailene was dubbed a homewrecker by trolls and gossip blogs alike, all parties kept a dignified silence until Ruth cleared the air and stated that Theo and herself didn’t want to rush into marriage. Shailene and Theo’s chemistry on and off the screen helped fuel netizens’ imaginations, and it’s also possible that “Divergent” executives leaked stories to drum up interest and publicity; it’s worth noting that over the years, Shailene has frequently been linked to her co-stars.

The couple welcomed their first child in August 2021; publications such as Glamour magazine soon picked up on the news, which spread like wildfire online and led to an outpouring of support from the couple’s dedicated fanbase.

Nevertheless, it’s not likely that we’ll see the infant anytime soon, with Ruth being notoriously discreet on social media, and barely posting on her Instagram.

Ruth’s Net Worth

Reliable sources estimate Ruth’s individual net worth at over $1 million, the relatively low amount is due to the blonde beauty’s occasional gaps between projects. The actress also has a laidback approach to acting, and has admitted that she doesn’t accept roles with the aim of becoming famous.

As for her husband Theo, he’s estimated to be worth the sum of $30 million.

The striking Brit has appeared in immensely popular series such as “Downton Abbey”, and fans have also seen him in the “Divergent” and “Underworld” films. He won three Teen Choice Awards and one People’s Choice Award between 2014 and 2016, and is still seen as a heartthrob by his besotted followers.

Although Ruth has no known endeavors outside of acting, James dabbles in producing, and in 2019 he launched Untapped, his film and TV production company. The multi-talented star was also the singer and guitarist of indie band Shere Khan, which disbanded in 2012 when he began taking acting more seriously.