The Top 95+ Fictional Characters Named Jennifer
1Jenny Foxworth
Oliver & CompanyJenny Foxworth is the kind, trusting little girl who befriends Oliver in the animated musical film Oliver & Company, seeing past his status as a stray to adopt him as her pet. Neglected by her wealthy parents, lonely Jenny finds solace in rescuing the mischievous kitten Oliver from the streets, showering him with the affection she lacks. Though initially wary, Oliver bonds with empathetic Jenny over their shared social status as outcasts.
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Jennifer Grogan
Marley & MeJennifer Grogan is the upbeat news producer and love interest of anchorman Ron Burgundy in the comedy film Anchorman who helps him adjust to working with a female co-anchor. As a pioneer for women in broadcast journalism in the 1970s, Jennifer stands out for her optimism and professionalism amidst her chauvinistic colleagues at the San Diego news station, romancing Burgundy despite his initial resistance to change. Her insight and sincerity eventually help Burgundy evolve into a more enlightened, successful journalist.
- 3The Office
Jennifer Taylor-Clarke is the warm-hearted protagonist who moves from England to a small town and befriends a mysterious spirit named Tom in the family fantasy book series Willow Falls by Wendy Mass. Though shy at first in her new home, Jennifer displays empathy and an open mind, bravely embracing the magical adventure that unfolds when she encounters Tom's ghost, spanning time to learn his story and help him find peace. Over the course of the lighthearted series, her support touches not just Tom but other people in need, Jennifer growing into a heroine.
- 4Jennifer's Body
Jennifer Check is the shy high school student who finds her inner strength when she becomes a powerful vampire in the horror comedy film Jennifer's Body, portrayed by Megan Fox. A reserved wallflower, Jennifer's life changes dramatically when she is possessed by a demon in a virgin sacrifice gone wrong, turning her into a seductive man-eater. Initially overwhelmed, she gains confidence embracing her dark side, eventually overpowering the evil force within.
- 5Criminal Minds
Jennifer "JJ" Jareau is the compassionate communications liaison of the Behavioral Analysis Unit on Criminal Minds who selects cases and interfaces with media and local police, providing a caring perspective. JJ takes a special interest in each victim while focusing on saving lives, balancing her empathy with toughness in occupying a demanding role. She faces trauma when her family is put at risk from her high-profile position, but remains dedicated to her team's mission.
- 6Forrest Gump
Jenny Curran is the free-spirited artist who has a summer romance with Forrest Gump before pursuing her dreams and political activism in the beloved drama film, portrayed touchingly by Robin Wright. Whimsical and rebellious, Jenny marches to her own beat across eras of sweeping cultural change, from hippie communities to anti-war protests. Her connection with Forrest endures through diverging paths as she fights for purpose amidst personal demons and family heartbreak.
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Jennifer Honey
MatildaJennifer Honey is the kind-hearted teacher who helps Matilda harness her extraordinary intellect and psychic abilities while protecting her from cruel parents and headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Selfless and nurturing, Miss Honey recognizes Matilda's gifted mind and becomes the first adult to appreciate her special child. She risks Trunchbull's wrath sheltering runaway Matilda, caring for her like the mother she deserves.
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Jennifer Bassett
Boy Meets WorldJennifer Bassett is the warm-hearted protagonist who befriends a troubled genius classmate after moving to a new town in the young adult coming of age novel An Abundance of Katherines by John Green. Outgoing and grounded, Jennifer reaches out to socially awkward Colin despite his rebuffs, intrigued by his brilliance underneath insecurity. She uses kindness and patience to break through Colin's walls, moving him into a healthier mindset while gaining maturity through their intellectual discussions.
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Jenny Shepherd
NCISJenny Shepherd is the enigmatic first female director of NCIS whose mysterious past history with Gibbs affects their working relationship, portrayed secretively by Lauren Holly. Cool and collected on the surface, Jenny hides secrets even from Gibbs about her elite undercover operations. Their unresolved romantic tensions simmer beneath Jenny's leadership as she navigates politics and questionable orders from superiors.
- 10Gossip Girl
Jenny Humphrey is the artsy, bourgeois teenager who attends an elite prep school and has an on-again, off-again relationship with the notorious bad boy Chuck Bass on the drama series Gossip Girl. Creative and fashionable, Jenny aspires to be part of the in-crowd but often finds herself on the outskirts, both drawn to and intimidated by their glamorous lifestyle. Over time, her ambition leads Jenny down rebellious paths that compromise her values, straining bonds with disapproving friends and family.
- 11Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part III, Back to the Future Part II
Jennifer Parker is the sarcastic middle sibling who frequently gets into magical mishaps with her witch family on the fantasy sitcom Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, played humorously by Melissa Joan Hart. The ordinary human surrounded by supernatural relatives, Jennifer's wit and confidence allow her to take their paranormal antics in stride. Though lacking powers herself, Jennifer helps Sabrina navigate the mortal high school world, their sisterly bond overriding magical mayhem.
- 12Dawson's Creek
Jen Lindley is the troubled teenager with a promiscuous past who moves to the picturesque town of Capeside and befriends Dawson and the gang on the teen drama Dawson's Creek. Hiding inner vulnerability behind a provocative, jaded façade, Jen acts out as she adjusts to her new life, but finds solace in bonds with Joey, Pacey, and sweet next-door-neighbor Dawson. She slowly lets down her walls to deal with painful secrets and forge a hopeful future.
- 13The Sopranos
Jennifer Melfi is the ethical psychiatrist treating mafia boss Tony Soprano who struggles with enabling his crimes despite a duty to help patients on the acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos. Principled yet pragmatic, Dr. Melfi balances her moral qualms and fascination with the complex gangster who exposes his conflicted psyche in sessions. Their doctor-patient relationship tests boundaries between professionalism and attraction, ethics and necessity.
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Jennifer Cavalleri
Love StoryJennifer Cavalleri is the driven young lawyer who takes a job at a top Miami firm and realizes the glamorous world hides dark secrets in the legal thriller series Blood & Oil, portrayed by Ana Villafañe. Naive yet idealistic, Jennifer navigates cutthroat corporate law, contending with ruthless veteran attorneys on high-stakes criminal cases. But upholding ethics proves challenging as she uncovers shady dealings, Jennifer risking her career fighting the firm's illegal practices.
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Jennifer Jolie
Scream 3Jennifer Jolie is the cheerful actress hired to be the decoy for superstar lookalike Gwen Grayson, only to get caught up in a crime plot in the action comedy film Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Perky and enthusiastic, Jolie embraces playing body double to ultra-famous Grayson despite the peril, thrilled at the chance to be part of Hollywood intrigue. But she gets more adventure than she hoped for as the assassin couple's schemes explode, forcing Jolie to become a real-life action heroine.
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Jennifer Knight
Big Time RushJennifer Knight is the resourceful housekeeper who solves mysteries and murders amidst the intrigue at the expansive Elizabeth Downton estate in the British period series Upstairs Downstairs. Intelligent and astute, Knight observes family secrets that prove key to investigating crimes and scandals in the aristocratic household. Her discretion and loyalty is valued by masters and servants alike as she bridges social barriers.
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Jenny Dennison
Hocus PocusJenny Dennison is the shy wallflower secretly harboring telekinetic powers who gets pushed too far by bullies and takes revenge at her senior prom in the horror film Carrie, depicted sympathetically by Sissy Spacek. An innocent misfit terrorized for her differences, Carrie finally harnesses long-suppressed abilities with devastating consequences after a cruel prank. Though the timid girl lashes out, it is too late to stop the cycle of abuse and alienation that has shaped her.
- 18Stargate
Jennifer Keller is the kindhearted chief medical officer who joins the Atlantis expedition despite lacking field experience, portrayed compassionately by Jewel Staite in Stargate Atlantis. Though insecure about leaving her lab, Dr. Keller's expertise and compassion quickly make her an asset providing care in high-pressure situations. Facing daunting alien illnesses and crisis triage across galaxies, she overcomes self-doubt to become a confident, resourceful leader.
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Jennifer Turner
LassieJennifer Turner is the unlucky-in-love wedding planner who keeps stumbling into problematic relationships in spite of her expertise at romance in the novel series by Elizabeth Bass. Perpetually hopeful in affairs of the heart, Jennifer manages elaborate dream weddings for clients despite her own romantic foibles and mishaps. Much wiser guiding others in love, she struggles to reconcile fantasy with reality when it comes to her own happiness.
- 20The IT Crowd
Jen Barber is the offbeat IT manager whose goth appearance hides a quirky personality and burgeoning relationships with office mates on the British comedy series The IT Crowd. Socially awkward yet dryly hilarious, Jen shakes up the IT department with her bold style, wit, and odd obsessions. But she warms from detached irony to genuine connection as bonds develop with co-workers Roy and Moss.
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Jennifer Caulfield
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream WarriorsJennifer Caulfield is the ambitious reporter who breaks a big scandal but gets caught up in criminal intrigue beyond her experience in the noir thriller State of Play, portrayed intrepidly by Rachel McAdams. Driven by ideals of exposing the truth, Jennifer seizes the career-making scoop despite warnings, never anticipating where the investigation will lead. She evolves from plucky blogger to seasoned investigator, navigating danger and conspiracy to follow the complex story wherever it takes her.
- 22Family Ties
Jennifer Keaton is the warm matriarch who provides wise guidance to her independent daughters while navigating relationships after divorce on the classic family sitcom The Facts of Life. Strong and supportive, Mrs. Keaton tackles single parenthood and career challenges with humor and compassion. Her girls grow up under her wing, Jennifer guiding them through the tribulations of adolescence with an open mind and non-judgmental advice.
- 23The L Word
Jenny Schecter is the precocious writer navigating career success and romantic relationships in Los Angeles in the groundbreaking lesbian TV series The L Word, realistically depicted by Mia Kirshner. Grappling with her sexuality, Jenny seeks meaning through art and connections, pursuing her literary goals intently. But she sabotages relationships by exploiting them creatively, unable to balance ambition, integrity, and intimacy.
- 24Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Jen Yu is the brave teenage girl disguised as a male soldier battling ancient creatures to save the Chinese Empire along with her love interest in Disney's animated fantasy film Mulan. Brushed off due to her perceived gender, slight frame, and clumsiness, Jen finds inner power by posing as a man, proving herself further on the battlefield with wit and courage. She triumphs by being true to herself, saving the kingdom and winning the respect of her peers through tenacity and intelligence.
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Jennifer Dugan
Spider-Man 3Jennifer Dugan is the driven young scientist struggling for respect in the male-dominated 1960s space program featured in the novel and film Hidden Figures, portrayed inspirationally by Taraji P. Henson. A gifted mathematician and programmer, Dugan combats prejudice to advance NASA's first manned orbital missions. Despite discrimination, she gains hard-won acclaim for her engineering brilliance, tenaciously clearing a path for other women to follow.
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Jennifer North
Valley of the DollsJennifer North is the troubled actress who gets caught up with criminals making a seedy film that leads to her downfall in the gritty neo-noir crime drama The Limey, portrayed tragically by Gwyneth Paltrow. Haunted by career disappointments and addictions, the fading starlet gets embroiled in the LA underworld as an act of self-sabotage. Despite her jaded exterior, Jennifer hopes for redemption and a fresh start, making her demise at the hands of predators all the more heartbreaking.
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Jenny - Senior
Big FishJenny - Senior is a fictional character from the 2003 adventure film Big Fish. - 28
Jennifer Bradley
Flight of the NavigatorJennifer Bradley is the idealistic lawyer determined to avoid prosecution for two boys accused of a brutal murder they did not really commit in the legal thriller A Time to Kill, played courageously by Sandra Bullock. Confronting the racist biases behind the charges, Jennifer digs into the case despite threats to reveal the truth in the segregated town. Out of her depth professionally, she perseveres through raw determination to exonerate the innocent young clients.
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Jennifer Goodson
Anger ManagementJennifer Goodson is the upbeat producer trying to reinvent a struggling morning talk show hosted by two feuding co-anchors in the zany sitcom Good Morning, Miami. Ever optimistic, Jennifer uses charm and wit to manage the vain, difficult TV hosts and steer the show to success. She encourages their talent while mediating non-stop clashing, a peacemaker with faith in bringing out the best in people.
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Jenny Hayden
StarmanJenny Hayden is the central character traveling across time periods due to a mysterious Celtic artifact, playing different women confronting social issues of their era in the historical fantasy series Born of Fire by Jessica James. Courageous and quick-thinking, Jenny adapts to unpredictable trips through the ages, assuming diverse identities. Though initially disoriented, she grows more secure navigating each unfamiliar setting and purpose revealed to her.
