Priah Ferguson sister Jayda Ferguson is two years younger than her. The siblings were raised by their parents John Ferguson and Adjua Ferguson in Atlanta.
Priah gained fame with her role as Erica Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things alongside Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, David Harbour, and Millie Bobby Brown. In 2022, she appeared as the main lead in the film The Curse of Bridge Hollow.
The Stranger Things actress discovered the world of acting with the help of her mother. Her mom then explained everything she knew about acting to her curious daughter.
In the beginning, the actress’ parents were skeptical about her pursuing a career in acting but then they enrolled her in acting classes in order to polish her skills.
The young actress’ sibling Jayda isn’t in the entertainment industry like her. She likes to keep her personal life private.
Priah Ferguson Has A Younger Sibling
Priah Ferguson sister Jayda Ferguson is two years younger than her. Jayda is 14 years old and she celebrates her birthday falls in the month of August.
According to their mother’s Instagram, the young one completed kindergarten in 2013.
During the interview with Today Priah mentioned that she can relate to her on-screen brother Lucas’ frustration as she has a young sibling in real life. The actress mentioned that Jayda has similarities with Erica.
She also mentioned that she got a little inspiration from Jayda when she portrayed the role of Erica.
Priah’s Creative Side Is Influenced By Her Parents
Priah Ferguson parents John and Adjua Ferguson are her biggest supporter. John is a design director and Adjua is an entrepreneur and graphic designer.
The couple tied the knot in 2005 and they have been married for 17 years. The pair welcomed their first daughter a year after their marriage.
Father John Ferguson
John is Atlanta based multidisciplinary artist, designer, and director. He has worked with the companies such as SapientNitro, Frog Design, Ogilvy, and Work & Co. He is the owner of The Black Bauhaus Mvmt a company that helps to foster design talent in underserved communities.
John also works as a creative director in the company Bold Honey which is founded by his elder daughter. He has collaborated with well-known singer Janelle Monae.
He has been in the industry for over 20 years.
Mother Adjua Ferguson
Aduja used her graphic design skills to create a part decor company named P.J. Tuttles. The brand provided party essentials such as plates, napkins, and cups. She got the idea to open the business after she became disappointed with the lack of stylish and detailed theme party supplies, especially for children.
Aduja had mentioned that she would be closing the business to support her older daughter in her acting career. The Instagram page of P.J. Tuttles has been inactive since 2018.
Priah Is Also Close With Her Reel Life Family
Caleb McLaughlin, Karen Ceesay and Arnell Powell are the young actor’s reel life family in the series Stranger Things.
The child actress portrays the role of Lucas’ (Caleb) younger sibling. The family of four shares the last name Sinclair in the series. Caleb and Priah have a cat-and-mouse relationship where she calls him “nerd” every chance she gets.
McLaughlin appeared in several films such as Concrete Cowboy and High Flying Bird after he gained recognition with his role in Stranger Things. Prior to his popularity, he had appeared in small roles for television series such as Unforgettable, Shades of Blue, and Blue Bloods.
Ceesay is known for the role of Bertie in the television series The Walking Dead. She has also appeared in other television shows such as Greenleaf, Resurrection, Satisfaction, and Deputy.
Arnell is known for appearing in the films such as Logan, The Conjuring, and Hidden Figures. He has also made appearances in television series such as Snowfall, Indebted, and Snatchers.