
Jackie Abbott is an American actress and photographer who trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, graduating in 2014, and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Her film credits include Murder, My Tweet, Jackie, and Afterdeath. Alongside acting, she has built a body of photography work published under the name "jma photography." She trained for years in clowning, or commedia, a skill she shares with her partner's own background in comedic performance, and also lists Argentine tango and mask work among her performance skills. Abbott has been in a relationship with comedian and actress Kate McKinnon since April 2016, the two making their public debut together at the 2017 Emmy Awards.