Jayma Mays’ name is sure to be the death knell for fans of Fox’s hit series, Glee. For those who may have never met the star’s name, she is an American actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Emma Pillsbury on the Fox musical series. Jayma was part of the show’s main cast before its fourth season, where she began making guest appearances. Since then, she has proven to be an important talent to watch.
Besides her work on Glee, this pretty actress featured in NBC’s sci-fi series, Heroes, as Charlie Andrews. She has also shown her acting skills in shows like The Millers, Six Feet Under, How I Met Your Mother, Ghost Whisperer, Stacked Up, Ugly Betty, among many others. Her adventure in film has seen her in films like Red Eye, Blind Driving, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Epic Movie and The Smurfs.
Her most recent role is as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane on the NBC sitcom, Trial and Error ; a show she has been on since March 2017. Jayma also appeared in the music video for Awakening ; Switchfoot’s single.
It’s pretty obvious that she’s doing well for herself. But what is the story of this actress? Who is the Jayma Mays under the pretty actress and singer we now know? We are about to find out.
Who is Jayma Mays?
The Glee star may have been born in Bristol, Tennessee, but she spent her childhood in Grundy, Virginia. Her full name is Jamia Suzette Mays. She is part of the list of celebrities born in 1979 and whose date of birth is July 16, 1979.
At the age of 15, she worked for a radio localstation where her job was to read obituaries. After graduating from Grundy High School in 1997, she earned an associate’s degree from Southwest Virginia Community College. Jayma didn’t stop there. She went to Virginia Tech, and after spending a year there, she transferred to Radford University. She eventually graduated from college with a theater degree in 2000 and moved to California to pursue her dreams.
Jayma’s first experience in acting was engaging in an internship with Timothy Busfield, actor of the 1987 television series, Thirtysomething. She made her screen debut in 2004 with her role on the television show, Joey. She made her film debut in 2005’s Red Eyes. In 2009, Jayma shot to stardom when she landed the role of Emma Pillsbury on the musical series Glee.
Jayma Mays has also been involved in charity work. In August 2014, she participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness of ALS disease.
Her husband (Adam Campbell) and children
Jayma Mays is married to actor Andrew Campbell. He was born on August 19, 1980 in Bath, Somerset, England. Andrew has appeared in films like Date Night and Epic Movie. He has also starred in series like the Emmy-nominated comedy series, Unbreakable
It was on the set of Epic Movie that he met the pretty Jayma Mays and from there, an intimate relationship ensued. The lovebirds took a trip down the aisle on October 28, 2007. Their union has survived more than a decade and continues to thrive without the stain of scandal. In early 2016, it was revealed that the lovely couple had a baby on the way. The duo welcomed their first child, a son they named Jude in August 2016.
There’s still nothing Jayma Mays dated about before finding her Mr. Right in Andrew Campbell.
Jayma Mays’ family (parents and siblings)
Jayma’s father goes by the names, James EdwinMays. He was a teacher at Grundy High School for 7 years. Thereafter, he started working in the coal industry where he worked for 25 years before retiring. James Mays resides in Bristol with his wife, Susan Paulette (née Norris), Jayma’s mother. It’s easy to see where Jayma’s middle name, Suzette, comes from. Little is known about Susan.
Jayma is said to have grown up with an elderly brother and sister. Their names and details of their lives have yet to hit the public. The actress is of English, Scottish, Welsh and German descent.
