Saoirse-Monica Jackson

Today’s article is about one of the talented and versatile actresses, Saoirse-Monica Jackson. Jackson is an Irish actress who is best known for the role of Erin Quinn on Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls aired in January 2018. She made her film debut in Sky One Series The Five came in 2016.

Jackson also appeared in the Irish Independent magazine as the next Irish star actress. Further, she has featured in an episode of BBC’s TV series, Broken. Let us find more about her in the article below.

Raised in Derry, Ireland

Saoirse-Monica Jackson was born on 24 November 1993 in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland. She holds an Irish nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Her mother’s name is Ruth Jackson, and her parents used to run a village pub. Moreover, she spent her childhood growing up on both Derry and Greencastle, County Donegal, with her brother.

Saoirse-Monica with her brother at an early age.
Saoirse-Monica with her brother at an early age. Image Source: Instagram

Moreover, she attended her General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and A-level at St Cecilia’s College in Derry. Later, she went to the Arden School of Theatre in Machester to pursue her career in acting.

Rose to Stardom

The 26 years old Jackson started her career as a television actor on Harlan Coben’s The Five in 2016 with her role of Sasha. She appeared in the show at four episodes, and with the popularity of the show, she gained the attention of media and public. She appeared in the show along with Tom Cullen, O.T. Fagbenle, Lee Ingleby, and so on. Moreover, in 2016, she was also featured on the Birmingham Repertory Theatre tour of John Steinbeck‘s Of Mice and Men as a Curley’s Wife.

Check out the short video of Saoirse-Monica Jackson visiting her home city.

However, she got popularity and fame after she appeared in Lisa McGee‘s British sitcom, Derry Girls, as a lead character Erin Quinn. Previously, she appeared in the final episode of drama series Broken in 2017 on BBC One. She worked alongside Sean Bean, Adrian Dunbar, and so on. Further, she also worked in an episode of The Great British Bake Off on Festive Specials. Recently, in 2020, she appeared in Finding You.

Relationship Status

Twenty-six years old, Jackson is probably enjoying her single life. She is one of the most eligible bachelors right now and pretty famous on social media. Further, she spends most of her free time with her parents and friends. As of now, she is living rumors free life mainly focusing oh her career building. Apart, she loves to travel and seem happy doing party with her friend from Derry Girls as she usually posts a picture on social media.

Saoirse enjoying single life with her parents.
Saoirse is enjoying the single life with her parents. Image Source: @Instagram

Besides, living a single life, she was once in a relationship with Macklemore, an American Rapper. The couple started dating each other on 27 January 2014. She even made official news of them dating each other on Instagram. But, later, end of 2014, the couple broke up, and his boyfriend is living married life with Tricia Davis. Apart, there is no information of her dating.

What’s Her net worth?

The most stylish actress, Jackson, has earned a decent amount from her career as a television actress. Further, her estimated net worth might be around $1.5 Million as per 2020. Also, she appears in many television reality shows like The Great British Bake Off, which might have helped her to increase income.

Moreover, her show Derry Girls was one of the most successful series, with 2.5 million viewers per episode. Further, she is just 26 years old, so her net worth might be improved with the passing year.