Jessica Oyelowo, the British actress, is worldwide famed for her movies and TV series credits. The actress landed her first role as Sarah in the supernatural horror film Sleepy Hollow in 1999. Jessica portrayed the leading role of Alex Jones in the BBC One detective fiction-comedy series Mayo.

The actress was born in 1978 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, to the British Watson family. The actress graduated from the Woodbridge School, an independent school in Suffolk. Oyelowo was also a member of the National Youth Music Theatre.

Jessica’s professional acting career is rising. Besides acting, she has also entered filmmaking. Oyelowo is the composer, director, writer, and producer of the short film, After the Storm. Similarly, she has worked as a producer for the short movie Big Guy (2009). The actress’s marital life is also as successful as her professional life. She has married her husband, David Oyelowo, for over a decade. Know about their strong marital solidarity details below.

Who Is Jessica Oyelowo’s Husband, David Oyelowo?

Jessica’s husband, David Oyetokunbo Oyelowo, is a famous British actor with several prestigious awards and more than two-decade-long acting experience. The 46 aged David is an NAACP Image Award-winning actor known for playing Martin Luther King Jr in the historical drama film Selma.

Jessica Oyelowo's husband David Oyelowo is known for playing Martin Luther King Jr in the historical drama Selma (2014)
Image: Jessica Oyelowo’s husband, David Oyelowo, is known for playing Martin Luther King Jr in the historical drama Selma (2014)
Source: Instagram @jessicaoyelowo

The actor’s leading role as Peter Snowden in the Nightingale (2014) is also famous, for which he takes home the Critics Choice Television Award and Black Reel Awards for Outstanding Actor.

The 5-feet-7-inch (172 cm) tall David’s other movies and TV series credits are Star Wars Rebels, The United Kingdom, A Most Violent Year, Middle Of Nowhere, The Butler, and others. Similarly, he has served as a producer in Les Miserables, Five Nights in Maine, Come Away, etc.

Jessica Oyelowo Has Been Married To David Oyelowo Since 1998

The English actress and her now-husband David Oyelowo, an actor, first met at the drama school London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). After the first encounter, the British entertainers began sharing a healthy connection and later started their romantic affair.

 Jessica Oyelowo has been married to her husband David Oyelowo since September 5, 1998
Photo: Jessica Oyelowo has been married to her husband, David Oyelowo, since September 5, 1998
Source: Instagram @davidoyelowo

Jessica and David exchanged their wedding vows in a beautiful romantic ceremony on September 5, 1998. Since the wedding day, Mr. and Mrs. Oyelowo have been living their marital life happily as a powerful married duo. The couple recently celebrated their 24th marriage anniversary.

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Jessica wished her husbnad David on their anniversary, uploading their sweet images, saying, “24 years of marriage to this stunning human. Keeping it real since 1998. We’re doing ok. Everyone is different and will build a different life together but the foundations you lay will determine the building in the end.” Similarly., David shared a video featuring Jessica, writing, “If you find someone to love for life, hold on tight, it’s worth the fight. Here’s to 24 more years.”

Mr. and Mrs. Oyelowo, Parents Of Four Children

Jessica and her husband David shared four adorable children from their marital relationship. Their elder son Asher Yelo Oyelowo was born in October 2001. Asher graduated from Oaks Christian High School, California, in 2020. Additionally, Asher Yelo is a musician and has received more than 14 thousand followers on his official Instagram account.

 Jessica Oyelowo with her husband David Oyelowo and four children Asher Yelo Oyelowo, Penuel Oyelowo, Caleb Oyelowo, and Zoe Oyelowo (daughter)
Snap: Jessica Oyelowo with her husband David Oyelowo and four children Asher Yelo Oyelowo, Penuel Oyelowo, Caleb Oyelowo, and Zoe Oyelowo (daughter)
Source: Instagram @davidoyelowo

Jessica and David’s other three kids are sons, Penuel Oyelowo (b.February) and Caleb Oyelowo (b.January 2005), and a daughter named Zoe Oyelowo.

The Water Man actress Jessica and Who Do You Love? Actor David is jointly raising their four kids. The Oyelowo siblings share a cordial connection with their parents and are also getting fame as celebrity kids. Also, the brothers and sister make their presence in their mother and father’s social media posts.

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