Jayma Mays

Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays (born July 16, 1979) is an American actress. She is known for playing Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series Glee (2009–2015) and for her starring roles in the films Red Eye (2005), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and The Smurfs (2011). She is also known for portraying Debbie in the sitcom The Millers (2013–2014) and her recurring role as Charlie Andrews on the NBC sci-fi series Heroes (2006–2010).

Mays starred as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error (2017–2018).

Jayma Mays is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Disenchanted (2022), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020), American Made (2017), Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017), The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015), The Smurfs 2 (2013), The Smurfs (2011), The League (2009). The recorded credits span 2001 to 2025, including 10 movies and 25 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.