Jessica Barth


Jessica Barth is an American stage and film actress, known for portraying Tami-Lynn McCaferty in the film Ted and its sequel.

Early life and education

Barth was born in Philadelphia to an Indian father and an Irish mother. After high school, she took classes at the Wilma Theater, and later attended La Salle University, where she studied communications for two years; she later earned a bachelor of arts at West Chester University, where she studied acting theater and creative writing.

Career

Barth built up her résumé while also working at three different restaurants in Los Angeles. She began her acting career with theater plays, with her first television role on The District in 2004 and her first film role in Neo Ned in 2005. Barth earned worldwide recognition with her appearance in Seth MacFarlane's 2012 film Ted as Tami-Lynn, the title character's love interest. She reprised the role in Ted 2.
In 2012, Barth accused her manager David Guillod of drugging and sexually assaulting her. She re-stated the accusation in 2017.In June 2020, Guillod was charged with 11 felony counts of sex-related crimes, including kidnapping and rape, stemming from accusations made by other women.
In 2017, Barth revealed that she was a victim of sexual harassment from Harvey Weinstein. She met with Weinstein in his hotel suite for a presumed business meeting where he "alternated between offering to cast her in a film and demanding a naked massage in bed." MacFarlane, who directed Barth in both Ted movies, stated his support for her allegations in a statement on Twitter.

Filmography

Film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004The DistrictLaurel BettisEpisode: "Breath of Life"
2005The CatchRachelMovie
2005One on OneAttractive WomanEpisode: "Money's Tight and So Are My Abs"
2006South of NowhereNicoleEpisode: "Rules of Engagement"
2007How I Met Your MotherChurch GirlEpisode: "Moving Day"
2007Days of Our LivesLindy ElroySeason 1, Episode 10
2007,
2008,
2012
Family GuyKate Hudson / Brandee / Sookie Stackhouse Episodes: "Padre de Familia"
"Play It Again, Brian"
"The Blind Side"
2008Justine StefaniEpisode: "Leave Out All the Rest"
2010Cougar TownSandy / BrandyEpisode: "All the Wrong Reasons"
2012Parks and RecreationKatherineEpisode: "Pawnee Commons"
2018A Stolen LifeTamara ThompsonTelevision movie