Joanna Bennett is an American stunt performer and actress. She began her journey into stunt work through her background in gymnastics, having earned a scholarship to the University of California, Berkeley. Her entry into the industry was facilitated by a casting call for gymnasts to double in the television series Make It or Break It, which ignited her passion for stunt performance. Despite initial challenges in securing consistent work, her perseverance and dedication to mastering various disciplines, including boxing, judo, and jiu-jitsu, propelled her career forward.