Jolie Jenkins (born March 7, 1974) is an American actress. She is best known for portraying the live-action version of Rita Loud in the comedy television series The Really Loud House as well as the film A Really Haunted Loud House.
Early life Jenkins was born on March 7, 1974, in the United States. She attended Torrey Pines High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in theater from Occidental College.
Career She had starring roles in the television shows Alexa and Katie and Shasta McNasty. Additionally, she has appeared on shows like The West Wing, Becker, The X-Files, JAG, Las Vegas, The Game, and 2 Broke Girls.
From 2022 to 2024, Jenkins portrayed Loud family matriarch Rita Loud in The Really Loud House, replacing Muretta Moss from A Loud House Christmas.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2000 Physco Beach Party Angie 2001 Net Worth Unknown 2002 Buying The Cow AmberSimone Premier Audience Member 2007 Spellbound Jackie 2009 Best Thing Ever Tess 2011 Blind Erin Short film 2015 Hopefully Romantic The Best Friend Short film 2023 Jesus Revolution Pilar A Really Haunted Loud House Rita Loud
Television Year Title Role Notes 1998USA High Nadia Episode: "From Russia With Love" 1999Two of a Kind Antoinette Episode: "Welcome Matt"Party of Five Melanie 2 episodesHorse Sense Gina Television film 2000Time of Your Life Molly 2 episodes 1999–2000Shasta McNasty Diana 21 episodes 2001The West Wing Stephanie Gault Episode: "Somebody's Going to Emergency, Somebody's Going to Jail" Becker Lisa Episode: "Small Wonder" 2001–2002 The X-Files Leyla Harrison 2003 JAG Kylie Episode: "Each of Us Angels" 2004 Good Morning, Miami Cheryl Episode: "The Wait Problem" Las Vegas Lisa Lundquist Episode: "The Count of Montecito" Medical Investigation Lillith Episode: "Mutation" 2005 Desperate Housewives Deirdre Taylor 2 episodes CSI: Miami Gina Rankin Episode: "48 Hours to Life" 2006 Four Kings Jessica Episode: "Take of The Tape" Modern Men Jennifer 2 episodes 2007 Psych Sandra Panitch Episode: "Cloudy...With A Chance of Murder" The Game Camille Episode: "You Say You Want a Revolution" 1999–2007 Xyber 9: New Dawn Princess Roselyn (voice) Main role 2007 How I Met Your Mother Alexa Episode: "How I Met Everyone Else" 2008 Novel Adventures Amy Pierson 8 episodes 2009 The Mentalist Mandy Riljek Episode: "Scarlett Fever" Ghost Whisperer Casey Sullivan Episode: "Till Death Do Us Start" 2011 Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior Molly Weller Episode: "Two of a Kind" 2012 Body of Proof Julie Tompkins 2 episodes Body of Proof: Outbreak Julie Tompkins 5 episodes The Exes Susan Episode: "What Women Want" Private Practice Producer Episode: "The Next Episode" 2013 Devious Maids Julie Episode: "Walking the Dog" 2014 Mixology Nina Episode: "Bruce & Fab" 2016 House of Lies Cpt Megan Dunleavy Episode: "Above Board Metrics" 2017 2 Broke Girls Janice Episode: "And the Emergency Contractor" 2016–2017 Liv and Maddie Aunt Dena Recurring role 2017–2019 One Day at a Time Nikki 4 episodes 2020 Carol's Second Act Malinda Episode: "Plus Ones" 2018–2020 Alexa and Katie Jennifer Cooper Main role 2021 Sydney to the Max Gemma Episode: "A Crush of Their Own" 2022–2024 The Really Loud House Rita Loud Main role
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