Elizabeth Jennings (The Americans)

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Elizabeth Jennings
The Americans character
First appearance	"Pilot"
Last appearance	"START"
Created by	Joe Weisberg
Portrayed by	Keri Russell
In-universe information
Alias	Elizabeth Jennings Jennifer Westerfeld Jackie Mackelhan Frances Raysens Patty Rawlings Ann Chadwick Kelly Mainstill Laura Gering Dee Eckert Stephanie Ms. Lefler Michelle Wendy
Occupation	KGB agent
Spouse	Philip Jennings
Children	Paige Jennings Henry Jennings

Elizabeth Jennings (real name Nadezhda; Russian: Надежда) is a fictional character in the American television drama series The Americans on FX, as the female lead. Her character was conceived by showrunner Joe Weisberg and is portrayed by Keri Russell.

Elizabeth is a KGB agent who, with her husband Philip (Matthew Rhys), is an illegal, posing as a travel agent in Washington, D.C.