Jayde Pricilla Gail Adams is a multifaceted English entertainer, renowned for her impressive work in the entertainment industry. Her notable projects include creating and starring in the ITV sitcom "Ruby Speaking" in 2023 and her portrayal of 'Leanne' in the BAFTA-winning BBC comedy-drama series "Alma's Not Normal" from 2021 to 2024.
Throughout her comedy career, Adams has garnered numerous accolades, including the Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer award in 2016 and the Funny Women Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in the same year. Notably, she was recognized by Dawn French as the "3rd funniest woman in the world," and her Amazon Prime Special, "Serious Black Jumper," received an Emmy long-listing in 2021, with over 200 million views.
Adams' acting credits include a range of roles in various productions, such as "Borderline" in 2016, "Sicknote" in 2017, "Good Omens" in 2019, "The Outlaws" in 2020, and leading roles in "The Greatest Days" in 2023, a musical film featuring Take That's music, and "The Fence" in 2021.
Born to Gail Adams (née Berry) and David Adams, Jayde faced personal challenges, including the loss of her sister to a brain tumor in 2011. Her interest in dance, sparked by her aunt, led her to participate in competitions and BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2023.
Despite her family's lack of background in the performing arts, Jayde attributes her success to the supportive London gay community, where she found acceptance after moving from Bristol in 2010.
Educated at St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, a C of E comprehensive school, Jayde pursued higher education at the University of Glamorgan in Pontypridd, Wales, now part of the University of South Wales.
