Jacqueline Fernandez Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jacqueline Fernandez |
| Profession | Actress |
| Date of Birth | 11 August 1985 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 41 |
| Birthplace | Manama, Bahrain |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | Sacred Heart School, Bahrain; BA in mass communication, University of Sydney |
| Years Active | 2009 to present |
| Debut | Aladin (2009) |
| Breakthrough | Murder 2 (2011) |
| Known For | Murder 2, Kick, Dishoom, Race 3, Bhoot Police |
Jacqueline Fernandez Career in Numbers
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Acting debut | Aladin (2009) |
| Breakthrough | Murder 2 (2011), described as her first commercial success |
| Hollywood debut | Definition of Fear (2015), per the source |
| IIFA Award | Star Debut of the Year, Female (2010) |
Early Life and Education
Fernandez was born on 11 August 1985 in Manama, Bahrain. She attended Sacred Heart School in Bahrain and later completed a bachelor’s degree in mass communication at the University of Sydney. She also trained in languages at the Berlitz school and took some acting training at the John School of Acting.
Breakthrough with Murder 2
Her role in Murder 2 (2011), directed by Mohit Suri, was her first commercial success and brought her wider attention in Hindi cinema.
Jacqueline Fernandez Career Journey
Early Films (2009 to 2013)
After Aladin she appeared in Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, Housefull, Murder 2, Housefull 2 and Race 2.
Mainstream Films (2014 to 2019)
She starred in Kick, Roy, Housefull 3, Dishoom, A Flying Jatt, A Gentleman, Judwaa 2, Race 3, Saaho and Drive.
Recent Work (2020 to 2026)
She appeared in Mrs. Serial Killer, Radhe, Bhoot Police, Bachchhan Paandey, Attack, Vikrant Rona, Ram Setu and Cirkus, and in 2025 in Fateh and Housefull 5. Her upcoming film, Welcome to the Jungle, is listed without a release status.
Jacqueline Fernandez Movies: Complete Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Aladin (Debut) | Jasmine |
| 2010 | Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai | Tara |
| 2010 | Housefull (Special appearance) | Dhanno |
| 2011 | Murder 2 | Priya |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | Bobby Kapoor |
| 2013 | Race 2 | Omisha |
| 2013 | Ramaiya Vastavaiya (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2014 | Kick | Shaina Mehra |
| 2015 | Roy | Ayesha Aamir and Tia Desai |
| 2015 | Bangistan (Cameo) | Rosanna (Rosie) |
| 2015 | Brothers | Jenny Fernandes |
| 2015 | Definition of Fear | Sarah Fording |
| 2016 | Housefull 3 | Ganga ‘Gracy’ Patel |
| 2016 | Dishoom | Meera Balraj ‘Ishika’ Behl |
| 2016 | A Flying Jatt | Kirti |
| 2017 | According to Matthew | Daphne Reynolds |
| 2017 | A Gentleman | Kavya Chetwani |
| 2017 | Judwaa 2 | Alishka Bakshi |
| 2018 | Baaghi 2 (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2018 | Race 3 | Jessica Gomes |
| 2019 | Saaho (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2019 | Drive | Tara Loha |
| 2020 | Mrs. Serial Killer | Sona Mukherjee |
| 2021 | Radhe (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2021 | Bhoot Police | Kanika ‘Kanu’ Kulbhushan |
| 2022 | Bachchhan Paandey | Sophie |
| 2022 | Attack | Ayesha Roy |
| 2022 | Vikrant Rona | Racquel D’Coasta |
| 2022 | Tell It Like a Woman | Divya |
| 2022 | Ram Setu | Sandra Rebello |
| 2022 | Cirkus | Bindu |
| 2023 | Selfiee (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2024 | Kill ‘Em All 2 | Vanessa |
| 2025 | Fateh | Khushi Sharma |
| 2025 | Raid 2 (Special appearance) | Herself |
| 2025 | Housefull 5 | Sasikala |
| Upcoming | Welcome to the Jungle | Jenny |
Jacqueline Fernandez Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 to present | Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives | Herself (guest) | Not stated |
| 2025 | Hai Junoon! | Pearl Saldanha | Not stated |
Jacqueline Fernandez Awards and Recognition
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2010 | IIFA Award, Star Debut of the Year (Female), Aladin |
| 2010 | Stardust Award, Exciting New Face |
| 2013 | Asianet Film Awards, Most Stylish Bollywood Actress |
| 2015 | Stardust Award, Style Diva |
| 2015 | BIG Star Entertainment Award, Most Entertaining Dancer, Kick |
| 2016 | Ada Derana Sri Lankan of the Year, Global Entertainer |
Legal Matter
Fernandez has been a subject of an Enforcement Directorate investigation in a money laundering case since December 2021, and she was named as an accused in August 2022. A court granted her interim bail in September 2022. The sources reviewed do not state a final outcome, so the matter should be treated as pending, and she is presumed innocent unless proven otherwise.
Jacqueline Fernandez Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | Film fees, streaming work and brand endorsements |
Frequently Asked Questions About Jacqueline Fernandez
How old is Jacqueline Fernandez?
Fernandez was born on 11 August 1985, so she is 41 as of October 2026.
What was Jacqueline Fernandez’s debut film?
Her debut was Aladin (2009).
What is Jacqueline Fernandez’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
