‘Romance in Style’: Jaicy Elliot went from being Grey Sloan's intern to plus-size fashionista in Hallmark film
With Hallmark's body-positive rom-com, 'Romance in Style,' which debuts on August 13, 'Grey's Anatomy' actress Jaicy Elliot exchanges scrubs for some stunning outfits. Her new role sees her as a powerful force with a goal to free women through the inclusive clothing she is developing.
The Hallmark Channel's latest film is about a fashionable heroine who doesn't let her body type stand in the way. The passionate plus-size fashion designer meets the son of a publishing billionaire in 'Romance in Style.' Despite coming from opposite worlds, the two are drawn to one other. But will they be able to transcend the expectations of others about who makes a good couple? To find out, tune in to Hallmark on Sunday night. Benjamin Hollingsworth plays Derek, while Jaicy Elliot plays Ella in 'Romance in Style.' Paul Essiembre, Laura Soltis, Daylin Willis, Jorja Cadence, and Connie Manfredi round out the cast. Learn about the show's protagonist, Jaicy Elliot, and her transition from TV programs to TV movies.
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What was Jaicy Elliot's earliest role?
It's fairly usual for actors to get their start in various fields of acting before landing bigger, maybe more regular roles on shows or on the big screen. Elliot has been proud of theater origins. The stage lights beckoned after she graduated from college and she has a long history of working in theater productions prior to her appearance on the iconic TV show 'Grey's Anatomy.' While Elliot was compensated modestly for her theatrical work, 'Grey's Anatomy' was her first substantial paycheck and defintely her first steady gig. During the fourteenth and fifteenth seasons of the program, she played Taryn Helm, a young intern who had suffered from panic episodes as a youngster. Later, when the show began a new version that focused on a new generation of doctors, she was requested to return and take up the identical character's position. Many TV series aim to keep plot lines current with current topics, such as sexual orientation and gender identity. 'Grey's Anatomy' has a similar plot that involves Elliot's character and revolves around the main character, Meredith. Elliot's character has a crush on the doctor, but it's unclear if it's true love or just a deep admiration. Fans will have to wait and see how it plays out to see if anything comes of these sentiments.
Elliot had worked on another project before joining the other doctors on 'Grey's Anatomy,' the 2016 thriller 'The Unwilling.' She worked in the art department of 'Grey's Anatomy' before being offered a part on the show and she has remained in her role in the highly popular medical trauma drama.
Now on making her transition from TV shows to movies, Elliot told People that she was happy to be a part of a film that promotes body positivity. “I am so thrilled to be part of this new conversation we are currently having about self-acceptance and the positive spreading of that message,” she added. “Hallmark is opening an important dialogue about female empowerment and breaking through the oh-so-thick ceiling of social misconceptions we have collectively built.”
Who is Jaicy Elliot's spouse?
Elliot is a relative newcomer to the business, and the paparazzi is yet to figure out who she might be dating. But, if we go by her Instagram, Elliot is currently single and not dating anyone significant.
What is Jaicy Elliot's net worth?
If you weren't aware, a lot of fans like to keep up with how much celebrities are making these days, and when Elliot initially joined "Grey's Anatomy," she was making between $50,000 and $100,000 each episode. A big jump from her theater days, when she would have made between $1,000 and $2,000 per week. Elliot was born and raised in France, and she currently maintains two homes — one in the United States and the other in France, the location of which hasn't been made public.
'Romance in Style' premieres on Hallmark Channel on Saturday, August 13 at 8 pm ET. It will be rebroadcast on August 14 at 6 pm and 8 pm, on August 21 at 12 pm, on August 27 at 4 pm, and September 17 at 10 pm. Do you lack a cable subscription? 'Romance in Style' and other Hallmark movies are available via live TV streaming platforms such as Sling TV, Philo, YouTube TV, and Frndly TV.
