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Who is Krysten Ritter? Actress playing Jessica Jones in hit Netflix series who appeared in Breaking Bad

Krysten Ritter

KRYSTEN Ritter is best known for playing superhero Jessica Jones in Marvel's hit Netflix show.

But what else has the actress been in? How did she start her career? Here's all you need to know...

 Krysten Ritter stars as Marvel superheroine Jessica Jones
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Krysten Ritter stars as Marvel superheroine Jessica JonesCredit: Netflix

Who is Krysten Ritter?

Born December 16, 1981, Krysten Alyce Ritter is an American actress best known for her lead role as Marvel superheroine Jessica Jones.

Krysten is a former supermodel whose acting career began in a television advert for Dr Pepper.

From there, she has appeared in a variety of TV roles on popular shows including Veronica Mars, Gossip Girl and the lead role in comedy series Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23.

Krysten has also appeared in the feature films What Happens in Vegas and 27 Dresses.

 One of Krysten's biggest roles to date was as recovering drug addict Jane Margolis in Breaking Bad
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One of Krysten's biggest roles to date was as recovering drug addict Jane Margolis in Breaking Bad

When was she in Breaking Bad?

In 2009, Krysten was cast as recovering drug addict Jane Margolis in the hit series Breaking Bad.

Krysten served as the landlord and love-interest of Aaron Paul's Jesse Pinkman in series 2.

Jane's death in the season two finale was one of the most shocking story-lines of the show's entire run as Walt watches Jane overdose and chooses not to try and save her.

 Jessica Jones is returning to Netflix for a second season after a critically acclaimed first outing
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Jessica Jones is returning to Netflix for a second season after a critically acclaimed first outingCredit: Netflix

What is Jessica Jones and when does it return?

In 2014, Krysten was cast as the lead in Marvel's Netflix show Jessica Jones, a former superhero turned private investigator living in New York.

The first series was released in 2015 to widespread critical acclaim.

Jessica Jones season two was out on Thursday 8 March on 

New York City’s tough-as-nails private investigator is coming back Netflix just dropped the latest trailer of Jessica Jones Season 2
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