Justine Jones is a name shared by several notable individuals and a fictional character. The most prominent references include:
1. Fictional character on Shortland Street — Dr. Justine McKay (née Jones) is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, appearing in numerous stints from 2005 to 2009. She was originally portrayed by Laurie Foell (2005–2006) and later controversially recast with Lucy Wigmore (2007–2009). The character was a surgeon who arrived as a replacement for Chris Warner, later becoming the matriarch of the McKay family. Her storylines included an affair with Chris Warner, faking her death to enter witness protection, and testifying against hired thugs. The recast proved controversial but Wigmore's performance was eventually well-received. The character was voted by fans as one they most wanted to see return.
2. Welsh actress and television presenter — Justine Jones is a Welsh actress and presenter from Merthyr Tydfil, best known for her regular appearances on BBC One's daytime show Morning Live (joining in January 2023) and as the on-air brand ambassador for fashion designer Julien Macdonald on QVC. She began her career in acting on stage and screen, with credits including the horror film Protein (2024) and the Apple TV+ series Mammoth (2025). She is also a patron of the Cardiff & Vale Breast Centre Appeal.
3. Vocalist of Employed to Serve — Justine Jones is the vocalist and a founding member of the British metalcore band Employed to Serve, formed in Woking, England in 2011. The band has released five studio albums, including Conquering (2021), which was named by Loudwire as the 41st best rock/metal album of 2021. Their fifth album, Fallen Star, was released in April 2025.
4. Psychiatric nurse practitioner — A certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 15 years of experience, associated with Mindful Therapy Group.
Given the multiple notable individuals sharing this name, "Justine Jones" is an established name with reliable encyclopedic sources available across different fields including entertainment, music, and healthcare.
