Elena Goode is an American actress and model. She is known for her role as Jade Taylor on "As the World Turns" and for her role as "Ma" in the film "Elliot Loves" amongst various other roles. Goode was born in New York City, and graduated from the LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts. She went to college at The Fashion Institute of technology and graduated with a degree in fashion design. She studied at the Maggie Flanigan school of drama in NYC and can most recently be seen in "Straight Outta Compton" as Nicole Threatt (Dr. Dre's wife).