Jordan Alexander: 12 facts about Gossip Girl's Julien Calloway you should know

1. Who is Jordan Alexander? Get to know Gossip Girl’s Julien Calloway here

With a whole new generation of Upper East Siders about to take over our lives, it’s time we got to know one of the main stars, Jordan Alexander. The 27-year-old actress is best known for her role as Elsie on Facebook Watch’s Sacred Lies but she’s about to be known as Julien Calloway to Gossip Girl fans. Get to know the star here. [Billy Bennight/ZUMA Wire]

2. How old is Jordan Alexander?

Jordan Alexander is 28 years old. She was born on July 27, in 1993. Her later July birthday means that her zodiac sign is Leo. [via Instagram]

3. How tall is Jordan Alexander?

Jordan Alexander stands a few inches taller than her Gossip Girl cast mates Emily Alyn Lind and Whitney Peak. Exact details of her height are not known, but based on photos, Jordan looks to stand at around 5ft 6 inches tall. [ROGER WONG/INSTARimages.com]

4. Where is Jordan Alexander from?

Jordan Alexander is from Canada. She was born in Vancouver and raised in Toronto. Jordan now lives in New York, where she moved in order to be closer to the Gossip Girl set. Per a profile with Fashion Magazine, Jordan is also of German-Irish and mixed African-American heritage. [via Instagram]

5. Is Jordan Alexander on Instagram?

You can find Jordan Alexander on Instagram at @thejordanalexander. On her grid, you’ll find selfies, Gossip Girl promotional images, photos of behind-the-scenes moments with the Gossip Girl cast and so much more. Jordan’s Gossip Girl character Julien Calloway also has an Instagram that you can follow at @juliencalloway. [via Instagram]

6. What is Jordan Alexander's net worth?

Not much is currently known about Jordan Alexander’s estimated net worth. The rising star has a handful of roles to her name but her star is about to rise massively thanks to HBO Max’s Gossip Girl. Expect Jordan’s net worth to rise over the next few years. [via Instagram]

7. Here’s why Jordan Alexander shaved her head

In an interview with W Magazine, Jordan Alexander explained why she decided to commit to the shaved head look and start a new chapter: “I was trying to figure out what I wanted, and one of the things that I didn’t want was hair.” She added: “I love Black hair and the experience, it's such a spiritual thing. But there's also a lot of money. There's also a lot of work. It's a lot of time. I was just finding myself unable to keep up with it, and the solution for me was to take it off.”

8. What movies and TV shows has Jordan Alexander been in?

Jordan Alexander may about to become most well known for her role as Julien Calloway in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl, but the star has had a few previous roles that you may have seen too. Jordan played Elsie in Facebook Watch’s Sacred Lies series opposite Juliette Lewis. She also appeared in Unbury the Biscuit and in an episode of Rookie Blue back in 2010. [Facebook]

9. Jordan Alexander plays Julien Calloway in HBO Max's Gossip Girl

Jordan Alexander plays Julien Calloway in HBO Max’s Gossip Girl. Julien is one of the main characters in the continuation of the series and is described as ‘Influence’. Julien hangs out with her two assistants and friends Luna La and Monet de Haan. [HBO Max]

10. Who is Jordan Alexander dating?

Jordan Alexander is dating model Shane Homan. Jordan and Shane met through Tinder in 2018 and have been together ever since. In 2021, they did a joint interview for Dauphine, alongside a photoshoot. On Instagram, they often share adorable photos of themselves together. [via Instagram]

11. Jordan Alexander identifies as queer

Speaking in an interview with Dauphine Magazine, Jordan Alexander spoke about the empowerment she feels as an openly queer actress. Jordan said: “I feel empowered knowing I'm lucky enough to be able to live my authentic truth and self. I feel like once I really got right with myself everything is easier.“ [David Livingston/Getty Images]

12. Jordan Alexander is also an activist

Jordan Alexander is not just an actor and a singer/songwriter, she’s also an activist who fights for LGBTQ+ rights as well as people of colour. On Instagram, Jordan has shared pictures of herself at rallies and protests, posting to her followers about Black Lives Matter and Indigenous Lives Matter. Jordan is also a vocal supporter of trans rights. [via Instagram]

13. Jordan Alexander is also a musician

As well as acting, Jordan Alexander is also a singer and songwriter. Jordan released her debut album, The Lonely Hearts Club, in 2016 and has performed as an opening act for Kehlani at Toronto Pride in 2018, and performed with Carly Rae Jepsen for a Pride performance in 2019. She released her most recent single, ‘You’, in June 2020. Jordan’s song ‘Hearts On Fire’ was also used in the trailer for Netflix’s Anne with an E. [via YouTube]