Emilia Annis I. Jones (born 23 February 2002) is a British actress acclaimed for her emotionally nuanced performances in both film and television. She rose to international prominence for her lead role in the Oscar-winning film CODA (2021), portraying Ruby Rossi, the hearing daughter of deaf parents—a performance that earned her a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress. To prepare for the role, Jones immersed herself in American Sign Language and fishing trawler operations, reflecting her dedication to authenticity.
Before her breakout, Jones was recognized for her starring role as Kinsey Locke in the Netflix fantasy drama Locke & Key (2020–2022), where she portrayed a character undergoing a powerful emotional transformation. She began her career as a child actress, appearing in productions such as Doctor Who and Utopia, and on stage in Shrek the Musical and The Turn of the Screw.
Born in London to Welsh singer Aled Jones and English circus performer Claire Fossett, Emilia demonstrated early artistic aptitude. Her career began at age eight in One Day (2010), and she quickly accumulated credits in films like Brimstone (2016), Ghostland, Two for Joy (2018), and Horrible Histories: The Movie (2019).
With a growing reputation for versatility and emotional depth, Jones is regarded as one of the most promising young talents in contemporary British cinema.
