Jessica Redmayne is an Australian actress best known for playing Harper Matheson in the Australian television serial Home and Away. Redmayne has also had minor roles on shows such as Wentworth Prison, Fisk and Five Bedrooms as well as a recurring role in 800 Words.
Early life and education Redmayne trained throughout her childhood in all genres of dance and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre in Federation University Arts Academy. Redmayne graduated in 2013.
After the completion of her degree, Redmayne travelled throughout Asia where she worked in hosting stage productions for Nickelodeon and Hi-5.
Career Redmayne made her screen debut playing the role of Poppy Kelly in popular Australian television series 800 Words in its third season in 2017. She appeared in 12 episodes in a recurring capacity.
Redmayne then appeared in guest roles across a variety of television shows including The Inbestigators, Wentworth, Fisk and Five Bedrooms. Redmayne also acted as a body double for Madeleine West in her roles as Dee Bliss and Andrea Somers in Australian soap opera Neighbours.
In 2023, Redmayne landed the role of social worker Harper Matheson in the long-running Australian television serial Home and Away. Redmayne spoke of her casting at the time and expressed her joy at becoming a part of the serial. Redmayne stated that the character of Harper resonated with who she was as a person and revealed that they shared similar core values and beliefs.
Personal life In 2014, Redmayne's mother, Christine Redmayne was diagnosed with dementia.“Home and Away’s Jessica Redmayne appointed Dementia Australia Ambassador in honour of her Mum,” Dementia Australia, 18 September 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2025 from https://www.dementia.org.au/media-centre/media-releases/home-and-aways-jessica-redmayne-appointed-dementia-australia-ambassador In 2023, Redmayne was appointed an ambassador of Dementia Australia after her mother lost her battle to dementia. Redmayne spoke about how her family sought support from Dementia Australia and commended the organisation. Through her role as being an ambassador for Dementia Australia, Redmayne has spoken openly about her mother's symptoms and progression with the condition and about the realities of having a parent with the condition.“Home and Away star Jessica Redmayne tells of tiny symptoms of mum’s dementia before diagnosis rocked her family,” *7NEWS*, 18 September 2023. Retrieved 10 August 2025 from https://7news.com.au/entertainment/home-and-away/home-and-away-star-jessica-redmayne-tells-of-tiny-symptoms-of-mums-dementia-before-diagnosis-rocked-her-family-c-11935806
Filmography Year Title Role Note 2017–2018 800 Words Poppy Kelly Season 3 (Recurring role, 12 episodes) 2019 The InbestigatorsNatasha 1 episode 2020 Neighbours Dee Bliss (double) Andrea Somers (double) 7 episodes 2020 Wentworth Travel Agent 1 episode 2020 Paper Champions Vanessa Feature film 2021 FiskKellie-Joy1 episode2022 Five BedroomsMadison 1 episode 2023–2026 Home and AwayHarper Matheson Season 36 - Season 39 (280 Episodes)
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