JESSE JOSEPH ST. JAMES
AGE: 31
BIRTHDAY: 12th November 1993
RELATION: Full
TYPE: solo
GENDER: Male
PRONOUNS: He/him
ORIENTATION(S): Believes he’s heterosexual (But actually gay)
FACE CLAIM: Ben Platt
JOB/SCHOOL
JOB: Realtor; cast member on Selling LA
ALUMNI?: Alumni
ABOUT
Jesse has always been the perfect first born Mormon son. The golden boy of his perfect mormon family. Charismatic, dedicated and totally devoted to his mormon faith. To everyone around him, he’s living the ideal mormon life: successful, deeply involved at church and community and seemingly on the path to finding her perfect mormon wife. But beneath the surface Jesse is torn between two worlds. His desire to lead his family by example and be the perfect priesthood holder and his deep desire to become a broadway star. Even more troubling is Jesse’s biggest secret or denial about himself: That he’s gay. One secret his is not willing to confront.
From on early age he was always used to being the centre of attention. Eyes were always on his family, whether they were holding high church callings and the children were expected to live up to that example or when they signed on to the TV show and then they whole lives were to be that example. As the oldest boy and the one with the priesthood it was expected that Jesse be the next in line to preside over the family and his father groomed him to be such. Often making him quite the bossy older brother to his siblings. Always keeping them in check. As with any mormon family music played a big role at home and in church and Jesse loved it. He learnt to play the piano from an early age and began staring in ward roadshows, plays and pageants. He loved the buzz and adrenaline that he got form being on that stage and the ability to involve music that brought emotion, and found he had a natural talent for it and a beautiful voice. As his love of music continued he learnt to conduct at church and was often called upon to play the piano or conduct on Sundays. He later went on to be the stake choir director an assignment he absolutely loved. When Jesse turned 18 as all Mormon boys did he went on a mission for the church to Malaysia where he spent 2 years teaching and serving the people there. Being so devoted and engrossed in the religion Jesse built up his strong faith and devotion to God. With eyes on him as well due to his families connections he grew through the ranks of the mission and of course eventually became one of the highest missionary calling as an assistant to the president. He loved his time abroad and learnt to speak mandarin as part of his calling and he loved using his musical gifts out there to serve the people. Upon his return home Jesse was left with a decision to make. Follow his love of music and pursue his dream of becoming a Broadway star or do the sensible expected thing of finding a good conservative career, marrying a good mormon woman and building a family as well as raising through the church. As per his fathers advice that the arts were fun but not a viable career option Jesse chose to study business at PSU. A shocking plot twist in the family tv show move away from the norm as most mormons chose BYU but Jesse wanted to be close to his family and he could still get involved in the arts. Out of PSU Jesse went on to become a successful realtor and now sells million dollar homes to the rich and famous. He has become a series regular on the Netflix series selling LA about the cut throat lives of the LA realtor scene. He sees this as an opportunity to perform to the camera and his connections from his parents show definitely helped give him an edge on set. His charming and clean cut demeanour and his families reputation winning him over clients. While his nice guy Mormon image helps him be underestimated by his show rivals. He will tare his competitors down and do it all with a perfect while teeth smile on his face. Outside of work Jesse is still wanting to have his perfect mormon family. He has, as they say in the church, “struggled with same sex attraction” his whole life. However he believes that if he remains faithful and marries a good mormon girl God will take those feelings away. He has kept this secret from his family and close friends and remains devoted to his faith in an effort to rid himself of these feelings. While he loves his job and life Jesse harbours a lot of desires for another life outside of his own. One where he could freely be himself. Free to express his artistic desires and free to feel love completely. Yet he suppresses this all down for he sake of his faith and the lifestyle he is told to have.
