Jerrika Delayne Hinton (born September 28, 1981 in Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas) is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Stephanie Edwards in the hit hospital drama Grey's Anatomy. She graduated with honors from Southern Methodist University in 2002. Hinton studied theater, directing, and drama. She made her film debut in 2006 in the drama Rain. This was followed by guest roles in well-known series such as Gilmore Girls (2006), Ghost Whisperer (2008), Gossip Girl (2009), Bones (2011), and Scandal (2012). Jerrika Hinton had her breakthrough with the series Grey's Anatomy: from 2012, she played the doctor Dr. Stephanie Edwards. She was part of the main cast for over 117 episodes (seasons 9–13). This role made her internationally famous. She had other well-known roles in Hunters (2020–2023), Here and Now (2018), and Servant (2019–2023). Her film appearances include The Roommate (2011), Broken Angels, Mr. Crocket (2024), and The Piano Lesson (2024). Jerrika Hinton has a bachelor's degree with honors in liberal arts (BFA).