Biography
Jonshel Alexander was an American actress. She played the role of Joy Strong in the 2012 film Beasts of the Southern Wild, directed by Benh Zeitlin and filmed in Louisiana.
Born in New Orleans on 26 February 1999, Alexander was twelve years old during filming. The film received critical acclaim, including nominations for four Academy Awards. She died in New Orleans on 27 November 2021, aged 22.
