# Jessie Elland

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English actress (born 2000

Jessie Elland Elland in 2022 Born 2000 (age 25–26) Darlington, County Durham, England Occupation Actress author Genre Horror fiction historical Years active 2021–present Website www.jessieelland.co.uk

**Jessie Elland** (born 2000) is an English actress and author. She portrayed the role of [Chloe Harris](/source/Chloe_Harris) in the [ITV1](/source/ITV1) soap opera *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)* from 2021 to 2023. Elland has also released a novel, *The Ladie Upstairs*, in May 2025, as well as appeared in stage productions including *[101 Dalmatians](/source/101_Dalmatians_(2022_musical))* and *[Little Shop of Horrors](/source/Little_Shop_of_Horrors_(musical))*.

## Life and career

Elland was born in 2000 in [Darlington](/source/Darlington), [County Durham](/source/County_Durham). Elland has stated that going to drama school was not an option for her, so she initially studied anthropology at the [University of Manchester](/source/University_of_Manchester), as well as auditing a drama course. However, after a week, she switched to a full-time drama course, as well as doing extracurricular drama.[1] After doing modelling work, Elland made her television debut in two episodes of the [Sky One](/source/Sky_One) drama series *[COBRA](/source/COBRA_(British_TV_series))*.[2]

In 2021, Elland was cast in the [ITV1](/source/ITV1) soap opera *[Emmerdale](/source/Emmerdale)* as [Chloe Harris](/source/Chloe_Harris).[3][4] It was confirmed that her character would be linked to [Sarah Sugden](/source/Sarah_Sugden_(2005_character)) ([Katie Hill](/source/Katie_Hill_(actress))) and she was introduced as the sister of Gemma Harris, a dead teenager whose heart was given to Sarah in a heart transplant three years prior to Chloe's introduction.[5][6] She stayed on the series until 2023; her storylines during her tenure included escaping from her controlling father, being stalked by [Noah Dingle](/source/Noah_Dingle) ([Jack Downham](/source/Jack_Downham)), discovering her mother is [Kerry Wyatt](/source/Kerry_Wyatt) ([Laura Norton](/source/Laura_Norton)), having a baby with [Mackenzie Boyd](/source/Mackenzie_Boyd) (Lawrence Robb), falling from a cliff and blackmailing Mackenzie into sole custody of her child.[7][8]

Following her exit from *Emmerdale*, Elland toured in a production of *[101 Dalmatians](/source/101_Dalmatians_(2022_musical))* in 2024.[9][10] Also in 2024, she announced that she had a written a novel, *The Ladie Upstairs*.[11] She explained that since she was six, she had wanted to be both an author and an actress and was overjoyed to have achieved both of her goals.[12] The book, published in May 2025 by [Baskerville](/source/Baskerville_(publisher)), is a [historical](/source/Historical_fiction) [horror fiction](/source/Horror_fiction) piece.[13][14] In 2026, it was announced that she would portray Audrey in *[Little Shop of Horrors](/source/Little_Shop_of_Horrors_(musical))* at the [Liverpool Playhouse](/source/Liverpool_Playhouse).[15] She will appear in the production from December 2026 to January 2027.[16]

## Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 2021 COBRA Technician Recurring role 2021–2023 Emmerdale Chloe Harris Regular role 2024 Drama Queens Herself 2 episodes

## Stage

Year Title Role Venue 2024 101 Dalmatians Danielle UK tour 2026–2027 Little Shop of Horrors Audrey Liverpool Playhouse

## Bibliography

- *The Ladie Upstairs*. Hachette UK. 22 May 2025. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-3998-1779-0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-3998-1779-0).

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Emmerdale Chloe Harris star's real life - drastic career change and incredible talent"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/emmerdale-chloe-harris-stars-real-30942546). *[Daily Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Inside Emmerdale actress Jessie Elland's life away from Choe Harris role"](https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tv-movies/emmerdale/who-chloe-harris-jessie-elland-age/). *[Heart](/source/Heart_(radio_network))*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Seddon, Dan (20 August 2021). ["Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden meets heart donor's sister for the first time"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a37360007/emmerdale-sarah-sugden-heart-donor-sister-chloe/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. ([Hearst Communications](/source/Hearst_Communications)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210823221910/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a37360007/emmerdale-sarah-sugden-heart-donor-sister-chloe/) from the original on 23 August 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Casting Announcement: Jessie Elland"](https://www.itv.com/emmerdale/articles/casting-announcement-jessie-elland). [ITV](/source/ITV_(TV_network)). 20 August 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220613152722/https://www.itv.com/emmerdale/articles/casting-announcement-jessie-elland) from the original on 13 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Patton, Ryan (27 October 2021). ["Emmerdale Chloe's true identity to be exposed as much-loved character set to return"](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/emmerdale-chloes-true-identity-exposed-21979349). *[Liverpool Echo](/source/Liverpool_Echo)*. ([Reach plc](/source/Reach_plc)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220614101353/https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/emmerdale-chloes-true-identity-exposed-21979349) from the original on 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Jones, Craig (23 August 2021). ["Meet Emmerdale character Chloe, what we can expect, and who is Jessie Elland who plays her"](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/meet-emmerdale-character-chloe-what-21376929). *[Leeds Live](/source/Leeds_Live)*. ([Reach plc](/source/Reach_plc)). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210827022017/https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/meet-emmerdale-character-chloe-what-21376929) from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Emmerdale star Jessie Elland announces exit for Chloe Harris"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a46215580/emmerdale-jessie-elland-chloe-harris-exit/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Why has Jessie Elland quit Emmerdale as Chloe Harris?"](https://www.ok.co.uk/tv/jessie-elland-quit-emmerdale-chloe-31729490). *[OK!](/source/OK!)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Emmerdale star Jessie Elland moves on from Chloe Harris as first big role since exit announced"](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/emmerdale-star-jessie-elland-moves-29139503). *[Manchester Evening News](/source/Manchester_Evening_News)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Emmerdale's Jessie Elland on 'the biggest difference' between her new acting role and the ITV soap"](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/best-in-leeds/whats-on-news/emmerdales-jessie-elland-the-biggest-30138824). *[Leeds Live](/source/Leeds_Live)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Emmerdale Chloe Harris actress Jessie Elland announces new career move after ITV soap exit"](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-chloe-harris-actress-jessie-28723590). *[Leeds Live](/source/Leeds_Live)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Emmerdale star Jessie Elland reveals dream career move after soap exit"](https://www.whattowatch.com/news/emmerdale-star-jessie-elland-reveals-dream-career-move-after-soap-exit). *[What to Watch](/source/What_to_Watch)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Jessie Elland's *The Ladie Upstairs* sold in pre-empt"](https://www.paperliterary.com/blog/jessie-ellands-the-ladie-upstairs-sold-in-pre-empt/). *Paper Literary*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Emmerdale star Jessie Elland reveals career move after soap exit"](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a60002461/emmerdale-jessie-elland-book-ladie-upstairs/). *[Digital Spy](/source/Digital_Spy)*. Retrieved 23 December 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Little Shop of Horrors unveils company for autumn run"](https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/little-shop-of-horrors-unveils-company-for-autumn-run_1711087/). *[WhatsOnStage](/source/WhatsOnStage)*. Retrieved 20 February 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Emmerdale legend supported by co-stars as she unveils 'exciting' new role"](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/emmerdale-legend-supported-co-stars-10804182). *[Leicester Mercury](/source/Leicester_Mercury)*. Retrieved 20 February 2026.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.jessieelland.co.uk/)

- [Jessie Elland](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12875484/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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