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Krysten Ritter

Krysten Ritter is an American actress, producer, and former model known for roles in television series including *Breaking Bad*, *Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23*, and Marvel’s *Jessica Jones*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Krysten Ritter is an American actress, producer, and former model known for roles in television series including *Breaking Bad*, *Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23*, and Marvel’s *Jessica Jones*. She reprised Jane Margolis in *El Camino* and returned as Jessica Jones in *Daredevil: Born Again*.

Early life and background

Ritter was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and sources identify her full name as Krysten Alyce Ritter. She began her career as a model before moving into acting.

Acting career

She became widely known for recurring and lead television roles, especially Jane Margolis in *Breaking Bad* and Jessica Jones in Marvel productions. Her film and television credits also include *Veronica Mars*, *27 Dresses*, and *Big Eyes*.

Marvel roles

Ritter portrayed Jessica Jones in the Netflix series *Jessica Jones* and the miniseries *The Defenders*, and later returned to the role in *Daredevil: Born Again*.

Other work

Beyond acting, Ritter has been identified as a producer, director, musician, and author in secondary sources.

Key facts

  • Ritter’s breakthrough role was Jane Margolis on *Breaking Bad*.
  • She starred as the title character in Netflix’s *Jessica Jones* from 2015 to 2019 and appeared in *The Defenders*.
  • She headlined the ABC sitcom *Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23* from 2012 to 2013.
  • She reprised Jane Margolis in the film *El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie* (2019).
  • She was cast in *Dexter: Resurrection* in 2025 as recurring character Mia LaPierre / Lady Vengeance.
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Canadian context

She is known to Canadian audiences through major U.S. television series widely distributed in Canada, including *Breaking Bad* and *Jessica Jones*.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Krysten Ritter?
Krysten Ritter is an American actress best known for *Breaking Bad* and Marvel’s *Jessica Jones*.
When was Krysten Ritter born?
She was born on December 16, 1981.
What is Krysten Ritter’s breakthrough role?
Her breakthrough role was Jane Margolis in *Breaking Bad*.
What Marvel character did Krysten Ritter play?
She played Jessica Jones in *Jessica Jones*, *The Defenders*, and *Daredevil: Born Again*.
Did Krysten Ritter appear in *El Camino*?
Yes. She reprised Jane Margolis in *El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krysten_Ritter
    Supports: Birthplace, career highlights, roles in Breaking Bad, Jessica Jones, El Camino, Daredevil: Born Again, Dexter: Resurrection casting.
  2. ScreenDollars — https://screendollars.com/celebrity/krysten-ritter/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, birth name, model background, family details, and author/music career notes.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1269983/
    Supports: Acting credits, career overview, and roles including Jessica Jones.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/krysten-ritter/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, early career as model, and major TV roles.
  5. Fandom — https://www.fandom.com/
    Supports: Credits in Breaking Bad and El Camino, plus Jessica Jones and The Defenders roles.