Jess Bush was born on March 26, 1992, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She began her career as a model, competing on Australia’s Next Top Model in 2011. She later transitioned into acting, appearing in Australian television series such as Home and Away and Playing for Keeps.

     In 2022, Bush gained international recognition for her role as Nurse Christine Chapel in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Her portrayal of Chapel reimagined the character with a more dynamic and independent personality, earning praise from fans and critics.

     Beyond acting, Bush is a visual artist and jewelry designer. She is known for her Bee Totem art series, which preserves dead honey bees in resin spheres to highlight their environmental significance. She has exhibited her work in galleries across Australia and the United States.

     Bush identifies as queer and has spoken openly about LGBTQ+ representation in media. She currently resides in Toronto, Canada, where Strange New Worlds is filmed.