Jennifer Beals

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Characters played by Jennifer Beals

Bette Porter — The L Word (2004)

A central character and art gallery owner in a long-term relationship with Tina Kennard. Their journey includes attempts to conceive, periods of separation and reconciliation, and career shifts like becoming a dean. She faces relationship struggles, romantic interests, and is a primary suspect in the murder mystery surrounding Jenny Schecter in the final season.

Christina Hart — Taken (2017)

CIA operative and Bryan's trusted colleague in the television series.

Garsa Fwip — The Book of Boba Fett (2021)

Twilek owner of The Sanctuary cantina

Claudia — The Book of Eli (2010)

Carnegie's blind mistress who shows kindness to Eli.

Karen Gibson — After (2019)

Landon's mother.

Trish Kimble — The Grudge 2 (2006)

Jake's sister who deals with his trauma and the curse.

Alex Owens — Flashdance (1983)

18-year-old steel mill welder and aspiring professional dancer who performs at a local bar. She struggles with self-doubt regarding her lack of formal training but ultimately pursues her dream, reconciles with Nick Hurley, and successfully auditions for the Pittsburgh Conservatory of Dance.

Angela — Four Rooms (1995)

Mentioned in the Room 404 segment as the wife of Siegfried. Ted is maniacally accused by Siegfried of having slept with her, which serves as the premise for the delusional hostage fantasy scenario unfolding in that room.

Daphne Monet — Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

A missing woman connected to both Todd Carter and gangster Frank Green. She hires Easy to help protect compromising photographs of Matthew Terell, while concealing her family history and her relationship to Frank. After Albright abducts her, Easy and Mouse rescue her, but Carter rejects her when they reunite.

Molly Phillips — Catch That Kid (2004)

Molly is Maddy's mother, Tom's wife, and an employee of Harderbach Financial who designed its security system. After Maddy's robbery, Molly realizes the thieves are her daughter and friends, but covers for Maddy by calling the crime an unauthorized security test. She later forgives Maddy and supports the family.

Valerie Rosales — The Prophecy II (1998)

Nurse who conceives the Nephilim child with the angel Danyael.

Rachel — Vampire's Kiss (1989)

A mysterious woman Peter meets at a club who bites him, revealing vampire fangs. She becomes the catalyst for his psychological unraveling, as he frequently hallucinates her presence, believing she is draining his blood and driving his descent into vampiric delusions.

Career Overview

Jennifer Beals has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1980. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently After Series with 1 titles. Signature works include The L Word, Taken, The Book of Eli. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
90
Birth Date
1963-12-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q181229), public domain (CC0).