Ruth Jones won the BAFTA Award for Best Female Comedy Performance in 2008 for playing Nessa Jenkins in Gavin & Stacey, the hit sitcom she co-created with James Corden. While the show itself was nominated for several BAFTAs, including Best Situation Comedy, it didn’t win — though Ruth’s unforgettable performance stood out.
At the 2008 BAFTA Television Awards, her role as the bold, deadpan Nessa earned her critical acclaim and the win. The show later received the Audience Award nomination in 2009, showing how loved it was by viewers. Ruth’s BAFTA win remains a highlight of her career, celebrating her talent both on and off screen.
