Jacinda Barrett was born on August 2, 1972, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Before her acting career, she achieved international recognition as a model. She won the Dolly Covergirl competition in 1988 and began modeling professionally in Europe.
Barrett transitioned from modeling to acting in the late 1990s. She initially gained exposure through reality television, notably appearing on MTV’s “The Real World: London” in 1995. This experience served as a springboard into scripted television and film.
Barrett has held recurring and starring roles in several notable television series. These include “Wind on Water” (1998), “Citizen Baines” (2000-2001), “Zero Hour” (2013), and “Bloodline” (2015-2017). She also appeared in episodes of “Suits” (2012) and “The Following” (2015).
Barrett’s film career includes roles in a variety of genres. Some of her notable film credits include:
Barrett is married to actor Gabriel Macht. They have two children.
While Barrett has not received major award nominations, she has consistently worked in prominent television and film productions, demonstrating her sustained presence and versatility as an actress. Her early career as a successful international model provided a foundation for her transition into acting.