Haley Webb is an American actress, filmmaker, and producer born on November 25, 1985, in Fairfax, Virginia.^[1] She gained prominence for her recurring role as Jennifer Blake, a Darach and English teacher, in season 3 of the MTV supernatural series Teen Wolf (2011–2017).^[2] Webb also portrayed Janet Cunningham in the 2009 horror film The Final Destination, the fourth installment in the franchise.^[2] Raised in northern Virginia, Webb moved to San Diego as a teenager and began pursuing acting seriously after high school theater productions such as Bye Bye Birdie and Rumors.^[3] She trained at The Howard Fine Acting Studio and graduated at the top of her class from The Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Studio in Los Angeles,^[3] where she relocated to launch her career following discovery at the 2003 Talent America Competition.^[4] In addition to acting, Webb holds a first-degree black belt in taekwondo.^[4] In 2011, Webb founded the production company Legion of Horribles, serving as its president and handling writing, directing, editing, and producing duties for independent films.^[5] Through the company, she has created critically acclaimed projects, including the short film Patti (2012), inspired by musician Patti Smith, which she directed, produced, edited, and starred in.^[2] Her films have garnered multiple awards at film festivals, and her multifaceted career extends to roles in other notable works such as Rushlights (2013) alongside Beau Bridges, On the Inside (2012) with Olivia Wilde, Sugar Mountain (2016) featuring Jason Momoa, the Netflix film Killer Cove (2019), Alieu the Dreamer (2020), and Blonde (2022).^[2][4][6][7]

Early life

Childhood and family

Haley Webb was born on November 25, 1985, in Fairfax, Virginia.^[2] She was raised in Woodbridge and grew up in a large family as one of six children, raised alongside five siblings in Virginia.^[8] Her father, Bryant Webb, was part of this household, and among her siblings was her younger brother Ian Webb, a musician known for his work as a touring rhythm guitarist with metalcore bands such as The Ghost Inside and All Shall Perish.^[9] From an early age, Webb displayed a passion for creative storytelling, often directing and producing short films, horror movie trailers, and music videos with the help of her siblings.^[10] These collaborative family projects laid the groundwork for her interest in filmmaking, allowing her to experiment with narrative and visual techniques in a supportive home environment before pursuing formal artistic endeavors. In 2001, at the age of 15, Webb and some of her family relocated from Virginia to San Diego, California.^[11] This move marked a significant transition in her upbringing, shifting her from her East Coast roots to the West Coast, where she would later explore her burgeoning creative pursuits.

Education and early interests

Following her family's relocation to San Diego in 2001, Haley Webb attended La Costa Canyon High School (LCHS).^[11] At LCHS, she actively participated in the theater department, taking on prominent roles in school productions such as Kim in Bye Bye Birdie, Claire in Rumors, Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Idgie in Fried Green Tomatoes, and Nina in The Seagull.^[11] Webb's talents extended to dance, where she served as captain of the school's dance team and received various high school awards for both acting and dance performances.^[11] In 2003, she participated in the Talent America Competition, where she competed in acting and dance categories.^[4] From an early age, Webb aspired to become a backup dancer or ballerina, reflecting her passion for performance arts.^[12] After graduating from high school, Webb moved to Los Angeles and pursued formal acting training at the Joanne Baron / D.W. Brown Acting Studio, focusing on Meisner technique.^[3] Her early interest in filmmaking had been shaped by family influences during childhood.^[13]

Career

Acting career

Webb began her acting career with a guest appearance as Kayla Philby in the episode "Hot Grrrl" of the CBS legal drama Close to Home in 2006. This marked her television debut shortly after completing an acting class at the Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown Acting Studio.^[14] Her breakthrough role came in 2009 with the horror film The Final Destination, where she portrayed Janet Cunningham, a character caught in a deadly rollercoaster disaster sequence. This performance introduced her to the horror genre and wider audiences through the popular franchise.^[2] Webb gained significant recognition for her recurring role as Jennifer Blake, a cunning druid antagonist, in the MTV series Teen Wolf in Season 3 (2013), appearing in 12 episodes.^[15] The role showcased her ability to blend vulnerability with menace, contributing to the show's supernatural narrative. In addition to her television work, Webb took on notable supporting roles in independent films, including Sarah in the thriller Rushlights (2013) alongside Josh Henderson, Beau Bridges, and Aidan Quinn. She later played Lauren Huxley in the survival drama Sugar Mountain (2016), opposite Drew Roy, exploring themes of deception in a remote Alaskan setting. Her film career continued with the role of Brooke, a flight attendant, in the Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde (2022). Webb also made guest appearances on television, such as in an episode of Major Crimes in 2012. Over time, she transitioned toward more independent projects, balancing film roles with episodic television. Recent work includes reprising Jennifer Blake in Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) and appearances in series like S.W.A.T. (2022) and Chicago P.D. (2020).

Filmmaking career

In 2011, Haley Webb founded Legion of Horribles, a production company through which she has written, directed, produced, and edited independent films.^[5] The company focuses on short-form storytelling, often blending personal themes with dark humor and introspection, and has been instrumental in realizing Webb's multifaceted creative visions.^[14] Webb made her directorial debut with the 2012 short film Patti, in which she also starred as the titular musician, produced, and edited the project. The film imagines the intimate moments leading up to Patti Smith's iconic 1976 performance of "Gloria" on Saturday Night Live, drawing from Smith's life, art, and poetry to explore themes of vulnerability and artistic breakthrough.^[16] Self-funded and completed on a modest budget, Patti marked Webb's entry into filmmaking as a comprehensive auteur.^[17] In 2018, Webb directed the dark comedy short Joyeux Noël, which she also wrote, produced, and edited under Legion of Horribles. The film follows a young woman navigating grief during her first holiday season after her father's death, attempting to recreate family traditions using his cremated remains in surreal and poignant ways.^[18] Joyeux Noël premiered to acclaim and garnered multiple awards, including the 2019 Gold Award for Best Dark Comedy Short and the Bronze Award for Best Female Director from the Independent Shorts Awards, as well as Best Short Film and Best Cinematography at the Festival International de Courts-Métrages d'Auteurs.^[19][20] Through Legion of Horribles, Webb's films have collectively earned recognition for Best Short Film, Best Direction, and Best Cinematography across various festivals, highlighting her impact on independent cinema.^[2] In the same year, she began working as a private acting teacher, offering one-on-one coaching in film acting and auditions.^[21]

Personal life

Marriage

Prior to her marriage, Webb was in a brief relationship with fellow actor Ian Bohen in 2014.^[22] Webb met her future husband, cinematographer Alexander M. Drecun, in 2007 when she auditioned for his college thesis film, which he wrote and directed.^[10] The couple began dating shortly after and married on November 25, 2015, in a surprise wedding that also celebrated Webb's 30th birthday.^[14] They have collaborated professionally on several of Webb's filmmaking projects, with Drecun often providing cinematography and editorial feedback.^[10] As of 2025, the couple has no children.^[14]

Activism

Haley Webb has been actively involved in advocacy for Palestinian rights since early 2025, particularly through her participation in industry collectives addressing complicity in the entertainment sector's support for policies related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.^[23] In February 2025, Webb joined Entertainment Labor for Palestine (EL4P), a group formed by entertainment workers to organize against repression and censorship of pro-Palestinian voices in Hollywood.^[23] Her public engagement began with posts on Instagram, where she amplified Palestinian perspectives and called for solidarity, drawing on her platform as an actress and filmmaker with over 60,000 followers.^[23] This activism led to professional repercussions, including a reported halt in auditions and blacklisting efforts by some producers, which she described as a targeted campaign.^[23] On September 8, 2025, Webb signed the pledge issued by Film Workers for Palestine, a collective statement endorsed by over 5,000 industry professionals committing to boycott Israeli film companies and institutions complicit in what signatories describe as genocide and apartheid against Palestinians.^[23][24] The pledge aligns with the broader Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement and emphasizes refusing labor that supports such policies.^[24] In response to the backlash she faced, Webb stated, "If this is what ends my career, that’s fine by me because I could never sit back and watch what we’ve all seen and not say something," highlighting her prioritization of moral solidarity over professional opportunities.^[23]

Filmography

Film

• Big Game (2008) as Toni.^[25]
• The Final Destination (2009) as Janet Cunningham.
• On the Inside (2011) as Allen's Girlfriend.^[26]
• A Conversation About Cheating with My Time Travelling Future Self (2012, short film) as Jenny.^[2]
• Patti (2012, short film) as Patti Smith (also director).^[16]
• Wonderstruck (2013, short film) as Amy.^[2]
• Rushlights (2013) as Sarah.^[27]
• Lost in Gray (2014, short film) as Dana.^[2]
• Magpie (2014) as Maggie.^[2]
• Single in South Beach (2015) as Amy.^[28]
• Byoutiful (2016, short film) as Becca Ayres (also co-director, producer, and writer).^[29]
• Sugar Mountain (2016) as Lauren Huxley.^[30]
• Joyeux Noël (2018, short film) as Haley (also director and producer).^[18]
• The Gift (2018, short film) as Daughter.^[2]
• Alieu the Dreamer (2020) as Maya.^[6]
• Errol Flynn (2020, short film) as Cupcake.^[2]
• Bandit (2022) as Carla.
• Sleepwalker (2022, short film) as Jenny.^[2]
• Blonde (2022) as Brooke (flight attendant).^[7]
• Teen Wolf: The Movie (2023) as Jennifer Blake.^[31]
• The Black Disquisition (2023, short film) as Abby.^[2]

Television

• 2006: Close to Home as Kayla Philby (1 episode)
• 2007: Shark as Danielle (1 episode: "Fall from Grace")^[32]
• 2012: Sketchy (1 episode: "Chutes and Ladders")^[33]
• 2012: Major Crimes as Dana Baker (1 episode: "Before and After")
• 2013–2017: Teen Wolf as Jennifer Blake (11 episodes)^[34]
• 2014: Beauty and the Beast as Laura Scott (1 episode: "Don't Die on Me")^[35]
• 2014: The Librarians as Mabel Collins (1 episode: "And the City of Light")
• 2015: Backstrom as Virginia Anderson (1 episode: "I Like to Watch")^[36]
• 2015: Letter Never Sent as Claire Goodster (Television film)
• 2016: Powers as Young Janice (1 episode: "Origins")^[37]
• 2017: It Happened One Valentine's (also known as Love Exclusively) as Allie Rusch (Television film)
• 2017: Unwritten Obsession as Skye Chaste (Television film)^[38]
• 2018: Lethal Beauty (also known as Sorority Stalker) as Aya (Television film)^[39]
• 2019: Fear Bay (also known as Killer Cove) as Linda Marshall (Television film)^[40]
• 2019: Hawaii Five-0 as Lisa Kamaka (1 episode: "Ke iho mai nei ko luna")^[41]
• 2020: Chicago P.D. as Michelle Sullivan (1 episode: "Intimate Violence")
• 2022: S.W.A.T. as Amanda Ross (1 episode: "Old School Cool")