Johanna Braddy Explained

Johanna Braddy
Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2004–present
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    Johanna Braddy is an American actress. She played the leading role in the 2009 horror film The Grudge 3, and has appeared in Pop Rocks (2004), Hurt (2009), Easy A (2010), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), and The Levenger Tapes (2011). She starred as Jenny Matrix in the web series Video Game High School from 2012 to 2014. In 2015, Braddy co-starred as Anna Martin in the Lifetime dark comedy-drama series Unreal. She also starred as Shelby Wyatt in the ABC thriller series Quantico.

    Early life

    Braddy was born in Atlanta, Georgia; the daughter of Jo Beth, a preschool music teacher and a vocalist, and Steve Braddy, an engineer.[1] Braddy has one brother, Cole Braddy.[1] Braddy attended McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia, and graduated in 2005.[2]

    Career

    Braddy made her screen acting début in the ABC Family television film Pop Rocks playing Olivia Harden.[3] She made her voice acting debut in playing the role of Princess Yue. Braddy also played small parts in films Broken Bridges, Home of the Giants and Whore. On television, she had recurring roles in the FX drama The Riches, ABC Family teen comedy-drama, Greek, and VH1 soap Hit the Floor. She also guest starred on Cold Case, Southland, , Suburgatory, and Shameless.

    In 2009, Braddy had her first leading role in the horror film The Grudge 3,[4] a third installment in The Grudge franchise, released direct-to-video. The following year, she played a supporting role in the teen comedy Easy A starring Emma Stone.[5] She had roles in horror films Hurt, The Levenger Tapes, Paranormal Activity 3,[6] and The Collection. From 2012 to 2014, she co-starred in the web series Video Game High School.

    In 2013, Braddy was cast opposite Constance Zimmer and Shiri Appleby in the Lifetime dark comedy-drama, Unreal.[7] The series premiered on June 1, 2015 with positive reviews from critics.[8] Also in 2015, Braddy was cast as a series regular in the ABC thriller Quantico along with Priyanka Chopra, Yasmine Al Massri, Graham Rogers, Jake McLaughlin and Aunjanue Ellis.[9] [10]

    Personal life

    Braddy began dating her Video Game High School co-star Josh Blaylock after shooting the first season, having first met during the auditions.[11] They got engaged on May 1, 2012[12] and married on November 11, 2012.[13] [14] After two years of marriage they divorced sometime between late 2014 and early 2015.

    Braddy began dating her Unreal co-star, Freddie Stroma, in the summer of 2015.[15] Braddy and Stroma became engaged in May 2016[16] and married on December 30, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia.[17]

    Filmography

    Film

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    2006Broken BridgesKayla Chartwell
    2007Surf's UpAdditional voicesVoice role
    Home of the GiantsFreshman
    Penny DreadfulWilla FowlerShort film
    2008WhoreMargot
    2009The Grudge 3LisaDirect to video
    FameKatieUncredited
    Wild About HarryLucy Carmichael
    PonyoAdditional voicesEnglish adaption
    HurtLenore Coltrane
    2010Easy AMelody Bostic
    2011The Levenger TapesAmanda
    Paranormal Activity 3Lisa
    Born to RaceRachel
    2012The CollectionMissy Solomon
    2014Believe MeCallie
    2016Cardboard BoxerClean Cut Girl
    Run the TideMichelle Turner
    2018Miss ArizonaRose
    2020The Get TogetherBetsy
    2021Saving ParadiseCharlie Clark

    Television

    YearTitleRoleNotes
    2004Pop RocksOlivia HardenTelevision film
    2005SurfaceLisaEpisode: "Pilot"
    2005–2007Princess Yue, additional voices (voice)Voice role, 5 episodes
    2007Cold CaseHilary West (1964)Episode: "The Good-Bye Room"
    The RichesTammy SimmsRecurring role, 6 episodes
    Drake & JoshEmilyEpisode: "Dance Contest"
    Samantha Who?Teenage SamanthaEpisode: "The Restraining Order"
    2008The OaksYoung JessicaUnsold Fox pilot
    Danny FrickeJennifer StockwellUnsold A&E pilot
    2009Lie to MeJacquelin MathisEpisode: "Pilot"
    GreekJordan ReedRecurring role, 15 episodes
    A MarriageSophieUnsold CBS pilot
    2009–2010SouthlandOlivia Sherman 2 episodes
    2010Detroit 1-8-7Elizabeth Fadden Episode: "Lost Child/Murder 101"
    Lucy StricklandEpisode: "Wheels Up"
    2011LeverageHayley BeckEpisode: "The 10 Li'l Grifters Job"
    Friends with BenefitsGraceEpisode: "The Benefit of Mardi Gras"
    Criminal MindsTammy Bradstone Episode: "Proof"
    2012Carly GreenEpisode: "Play Dead"
    2012–2014Video Game High SchoolJenny MatrixWeb series; main role
    2013SuburgatoryLeslieEpisode: "Go, Gamblers!"
    Necessary RoughnessCindy LuckEpisode: "Gimme Some Lovin'"
    Hit the FloorMia SertnerRecurring role, 4 episodes
    PerceptionAshley DamlisonEpisode: "Asylum"
    2014ShamelessShelleyEpisode: "My Oldest Daughter"
    2015UnrealAnna MartinMain role, 10 episodes
    2015–2018QuanticoShelby WyattMain role, 57 episodes
    2019SoundtrackCrying JudgeEpisode: "Track 2: Joanna and Nellie"
    2021-2022Chicago MedAvery QuinnRecurring role
    2023Gossip GirlJessica Bradley2 episodes
    2023A Million Little ThingsClaire Fisher3 episodes

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: JOHANNA E. BRADDY . 2013-08-13 . High Treason Productions . https://web.archive.org/web/20100419021053/http://www.hurt-the-movie.com/cast_j_braddy.htm . 2010-04-19.
    2. Marilyn A. Haas . 2007 . An insight to being a working actor in Los Angeles.Q&As with Johanna Braddy and Kinsey McLean . Arts & Expressions . 5 . 2 . 22–23 . PDF . 2013-08-13 . 2013-10-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029190439/http://www.galleriaconnection.com/magazine/summer2007.pdf#page=11 . dead .
    3. Phil Gallo . Review: 'Pop Rocks' . . September 8, 2004 . 2015-10-23.
    4. Web site: MrDisgusting . Shawnee Smith Cast in 'The Grudge 3'! . Bloody-Disgusting.com . April 10, 2008 . 2015-10-23.
    5. Justin Kroll . People News Johanna Braddy . . June 16, 2009 . 2015-10-23.
    6. News: Frank Scheck . Paranormal Activity 3: Film Review . The Hollywood Reporter. October 19, 2011. 2015-06-16.
    7. News: Lesley Goldberg . 'Rules of Engagement,' 'Mad Men' Alums Among 4 Cast in Lifetime's 'Unreal' (Exclusive) . . November 4, 2013 . 2015-06-16.
    8. Web site: UnReal: Season 1. June 1, 2015. RottenTomatoes.com. 2015-06-16.
    9. News: Lesley Goldberg . 'Believe' Star Boards ABC's 'Quantico' (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. March 3, 2015. 2015-06-16.
    10. Web site: Nellie Andreeva. ABC Orders Six Drama Pilots To Series. Deadline Hollywood. May 7, 2015. 2015-06-16.
    11. Web site: Video Game High School costars Johanna Braddy and Josh Blaylock dating. Via Braddy and Blaylock's wedding celebration website (archived)
    12. Web site: Johanna Braddy and Josh Blaylock engaged May 1, 2012. Via Braddy and Blaylock's wedding celebration website (archived)
    13. Web site: Johanna Braddy and Josh Blaylock married November 11, 2012. Via Braddy and Blaylock's wedding celebration website (archived)
    14. May 23, 2013. Web site: Vintage outdoor Georgia wedding: Johanna + Josh. Wedding photography and party details, via 100 Layer Cake.
    15. News: Webber. Stephanie. UnREAL Costars Freddie Stroma and Johanna Braddy Are Dating: Photo, Details!. 6 August 2015. Us Magazine. 4 August 2015.
    16. Web site: UnREAL's Freddie Stroma and Johanna Braddy Get Engaged. 2016-05-17.
    17. News: Johanna Braddy Marries Freddie Stroma: Exclusive Details. 2016-12-31. en-US. 2017-01-01.