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Jessica Stroup

Jessica Stroup, American actress

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Born
October 23, 1986
Age in 2026
40
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Birth year
1986

About Jessica Stroup

Jessica Stroup is an American former actress, known for her roles as Silver on 90210 (2008–2013), Max Hardy on The Following (2014–2015) and Joy Meachum on Iron Fist (2017–2018), which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). She is regarded as a scream queen for starring in the horror films Vampire Bats (2005), Left in Darkness (2006), The Hills Have Eyes 2 (2007), Prom Night (2008) and Homecoming (2009). Stroup's first acting role was a guest appearance on a 2005 episode of Unfabulous. In 2010 Stroup was awarded the "Sparkling Performance" award at the Young Hollywood Awards. Despite negative reviews from critics the film went on to gross over $67 million worldwide. The pilot premiered on September 2, 2008, to a high 4.65 million viewers despite mixed reviews from critics.

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Jessica Stroup timeline

  1. Stroup's first acting role was a guest appearance on a 2005 episode of Unfabulous.
  2. The pilot premiered on September 2, 2008, to a high 4.65 million viewers despite mixed reviews from critics.
  3. In 2010 Stroup was awarded the "Sparkling Performance" award at the Young Hollywood Awards.

The world when Jessica Stroup was born

Jessica Stroup was born in 1986. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.

Culture in 1986

  • #1 song"That's What Friends Are For" – Dionne Warwick & Friends
  • Top moviePlatoon
  • Top TV showThe Cosby Show
  • Best-selling bookIt – Stephen King

Headlines and milestones

  • Major sports momentMaradona's "Hand of God" goal at the World Cup
  • Top headlineSpace Shuttle Challenger disaster
  • Technology milestoneChernobyl nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine
  • Defining fadTop Gun aviator sunglasses
  • Notable inventionDisposable camera
  • World population4.94 billion

United States snapshot

  • U.S. leaderRonald Reagan
  • Sports championNew York Mets (World Series)
  • Also wonBoston Celtics (NBA)
  • U.S. population240.1M

1986 versus 2026

These figures put everyday life in Jessica Stroup's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.

Measure19862026
Gas$0.93$3.45/gal
Average home$80,300$435,000
Average income$29,458$67,500
Minimum wage$3.35$7.25/hr (federal)
Movie ticket$3.71$11.95
Postage stamp$0.22$0.73
Population240.1M341 million

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