Whittaker became famous after her naked debut role in the film “Venus”, which earned her a nomination for the British Independent Film Awards. Since then, she has appeared in many other films and television shows as a supporting actress, as well as performing on the London theatre stage. On television, she has played a primary role in the British drama “Broadchurch” since 2013. At the same time, Whittaker made her debut on American television starring in the series “The Assets.” On 2017, media announced that Jody had received the role of the Thirteenth Doctor in the popular British TV series “Doctor Who.”
