Jessica Parker Kennedy launched her acting career in 2006, immediately securing the role of Lucy the Elf in the television film Santa Baby, a character she reprised in its 2009 sequel, Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe. Demonstrating early versatility, she took on roles in diverse television series including V (2009) and Undercovers (2010). A significant early achievement was her recurring portrayal of Bette Sans Souci / Plastique in The CW’s iconic series Smallville, appearing across multiple seasons from 2008 to 2010. Kennedy’s career progression continued with notable parts in both film and television.
The same year, she took on the iconic role of Medusa in the highly anticipated Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians and starred in the holiday television film Under the Christmas Sky. Kennedy maintains a consistent and versatile presence across both film and television, adapting to a wide range of character demands and production types.