Roxanne Pallett (born 26 December 1982 in Carlisle, Cumbria) is an British actress most famous for playing the role of Jo Sugden in the ITV soap opera, Emmerdale.
In 2007 Rosa Roxanne Pallett, a deep red hybrid tea, was named after Pallett and launched at the 2007 Southport Flower Show by Cheshire-based grower C&K Jones.
After leaving Emerdale, Pallett took part in the fourth series of ITV's Dancing On Ice, which began on 11 January 2009. With professional partner Daniel Whiston, the couple made headlines for the risque move The Headbanger. Pallett then went on the Dancing on Ice Bolero Anniversary UK Tour 2009. Scheduled to play the lead role in 2009 Christmas pantomime Cinderella at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne, she pulled out after 2 weeks of starting performances following the sudden death of her best friend.
In 2010, Pallett has taken roles in the film Lake Placid 3, her Hollywood debut; and filmed a guest role for the BBC's Casualty. She starred as the lead in the UK production of the musical Rock Around The Clock, making her professional stage debut, which toured the country until September 2010. She will then film a role in British production Billy, playing WPC Hannah Reed opposite Sean Pertwee, In September 2010, Pallett toured with Eve Ensler's famous stage show Vagina Monologues, opposite Nikki Sanderson and Sue Jenkins. Pallett is currently starring as the female lead (Teena Satin) in the rep theatre run of Satin 'N' Steel at the Oldham Coliseum Theatre, April 14th - May 7th, directed by Joyce Branagh. The 2 hander play also stars Matt Healy.