Who voices Jessie in Pixar’s Toy Story films?

Joan Cusack voices Jessie in Pixar’s Toy Story films.

Jessie is a cowgirl toy who first appears in Toy Story 2. She is part of the Roundup Gang, a group connected to the fictional television series Woody’s Roundup. Jessie’s backstory gives the sequel one of its most emotional storylines: she was abandoned by her original owner, Emily, and fears being left behind again.

Cusack’s performance combines quick comic delivery with a strong sense of vulnerability. Jessie becomes a major member of the toy ensemble in Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, and Toy Story 4, rather than remaining only a supporting character.

Viewers sometimes confuse Jessie’s voice with Annie Potts’s performance as Bo Peep, another prominent female toy in the series. They are different characters played by different actors. Cusack also voiced Jessie in related television specials, shorts, and other Toy Story productions.