Talia Jackson
Talia Jackson | |
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| Born | Talia Jackson August 28, 2001 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Oak Park High School |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Portraying Jade McKellan on Family Reunion |
| Relatives | Armani Jackson (brother) |
Talia Jackson (born August 28, 2001) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She is known for portraying Jade McKellan on the Netflix comedy series Family Reunion.[1] She has also released original music as a singer and songwriter.[2] In interviews, she has spoken about the importance of representation of Black stories in contemporary media and has worked to support young people facing mental health challenges.[2] Jackson co‑founded the nonprofit initiative Beautiful Minds 999.[3]
Career
Jackson spent approximately a decade auditioning for television roles before booking her part as Jade McKellan in Family Reunion.[1] She nearly quit acting after several pilots and small projects were canceled or went unpicked.[1] After taking a short break in 2018, Jackson auditioned for Family Reunion and was cast, later receiving guidance from co-star Tia Mowry.[1]
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Jackson discussed public commentary about her character's appearance and how it intersected with perceptions of Black identity, noting that reactions to the storyline helped her personally understand the broader conversation around representation.[4] Jackson's early experiences included performing small television roles.[5]
Music
Jackson is also a singer and songwriter, releasing singles and performing music alongside her acting career.[6] Her single "You" is described as a "personal account of being ghosted and gaslighted in a romantic relationship."[7]
Advocacy and philanthropy
In 2023, Jackson co-founded Beautiful Minds 999 alongside her brother, Armani Jackson, and their mother,[3] to promote awareness of holistic approaches to mental health treatment and suicide prevention.[3] The initiative partnered with the Social Impact Fund while pursuing nonprofit status.[3] Jackson has also spoken publicly about mental health, representation, and creating safe spaces for young people to discuss emotional challenges.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Jackson, Talia (July 24, 2020). "Talia Jackson on Netflix's 'Family Reunion'". Backstage. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ a b c "'Family Reunion' Star Talia Jackson on Black History, Mental Health and Music". TheWrap. April 23, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Victorian, Brande (August 18, 2023). "Talia and Armani Jackson Bring Awareness to Holistic Treatments for Mental Health Issues". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "For Talia Jackson, the World Questioning Her Blackness Was a Turning Point". Teen Vogue. April 8, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Who Is Talia Jackson? 5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the 'Family Reunion' Star". Yahoo!. February 26, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Interview: Talia Jackson Discusses Her New Single and Managing Mental Health". Popdust. April 7, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Actress Talia Jackson Unveils Her Raw Pop Diary in "You"". CelebMix. 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2026.