Ruth Alexandra Elisabeth Jonesย (born 22 September 1966) is a Welsh actress, comedian, writer and producer. She co-wrote and co-starred in the critically acclaimedย BBCย sitcomย Gavin & Staceyย (2007โ2010, 2019, 2024), for which she won theย BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performanceย in 2025. She also co-wrote and starred in theย Sky Oneย comedy-dramaย Stella (2012โ2017), for which she was nominated for theย BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performanceย and theย BAFTA Cymruย Award for Best Screenwriter.
Jones has appeared in various television series, includingย Fat Friendsย (2000โ2005),ย Little Britain (2003โ2007),ย Nighty Nightย (2004โ2005),ย Saxondaleย (2006โ2007) andย The Streetย (2009). Jones was appointedย Member of the Order of the British Empireย (MBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to entertainment.
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