Inspired by the popular podcast Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc., the Ryan Murphy FX limited series explores the tumultuous life and legacy of the NFL superstar.

 

Barron stars as Shayanna Jenkins, Hernandez’s fiancé and mother of his daughter who stood by him amid his legal troubles. Her performance is already earning critical praise, with The Hollywood Reporter noting that “Jaylen Barron is so heartbreaking as Aaron’s distressed finance Shayanna that I briefly wish for a version of the saga told entirely from her perspective.” You can watch the Shayanna-centric promo which shows that “behind every man is a better woman” here. The series is streaming now on Hulu.

Her other credits include playing the lead role of Zoe in Netflix’s Emmy-winning series Free Rein, starring as Trish on Blindspotting and her memorable role as Dominique on Shameless.

Watch some clips HERE

Photo Credits

Photographer: Ben Cope @ben_cope

Hair: Larry Sims @larryjarahsims

Makeup: Anton Khachaturian @antonmakeup

Stylist: Enrique Melendez @mrenriquemelendez