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Jessica Sansome

BAFTA-nominated actress Emilia Jones has a famous dad and people may not realise

Emilia Jones definitely has something to smile about.

The actress, who played the leading role in film Coda, has been nominated for a Bafta award.

Emilia, who is 19, said she was "blown away" when she heard the news - but was actually asleep during the announcement.

She told the PA news agency that "never in a million years" did she think she would be considered "against such talented nominees".

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Emilia is up for leading actress alongside Lady Gaga, Joanna Scanlan, and Tessa Thompson, after playing Ruby Rossi in the critically- acclaimed Apple TV+ comedy-drama, Coda.

The teen is also known for playing Kinsey Locke in the Netflix series Locke & Key and has also had roles in Doctor Who and Utopia.

But Coda isn't her first film role either, having played lead characters in films like Brimstone, Ghostland, and Horrible Histories.

Emilia and her Coda co-stars Daniel Durant, Marlee Matlin, and Troy Kotsur (Getty Images)

And those who have seen the film may not know that Emilia has a famous dad.

She is the eldest child of Welsh singer and TV presenter Aled Jones.

When appearing on This Morning last month to promote her new film, Emilia was left red-faced when fellow guest, and ITV daytime show regular, Gyles Brandreth let slip a rather embarrassing secret about her famous family.

The 73-year-old revealed that Aled's wife, Claire Fossett, is a highly acclaimed circus performer.

Singer Aled Jones is Emilia's dad (ITV)

"You know Aled Jones, but you may not know [Emilia’s] mum, Claire Fossett from the distinguished circus family," he said.

“She is a trapeze artist. They are neighbours of ours and in their front room they have a reinforced chandelier.

"So, Claire, on a good day, can actually swing from the chandelier."

Rochelle burst out laughing well Phillip was open-mouthed at the reveal.

Emilia on This Morning last month (ITV)

The host turned to Emilia, who herself was giggling, and asked: "So, what do you think mum’s gonna think about that story being told?"

She replied: "She is going to be absolutely mortified! Mortified!"

Speaking about her parents' reaction following her Bafta nod, Emilia said: "My dad (Welsh singer Aled Jones) text my mum, ‘what the hell, she’s done it’.

"They’re so supportive and they’ve sacrificed a lot for me to do this so I’m very grateful to have them."

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