Jasmine Mooney
Jasmine Mooney | |
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| Born | Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, businesswoman |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Small part in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love; co-founder of Holy! Water |
Jasmine Mooney (born ) is a Canadian actress and businesswoman. She is recognized for a small part in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love and is the co-founder of the health tonic beverage brand Holy! Water. In March 2025, Mooney attracted considerable media coverage after being detained without cause for twelve days by ICE during travel within the United States.
Early life
Raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Mooney relocated to Vancouver in 2008 to pursue studies at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Acting
Mooney’s acting career began with a brief role in the 2009 comedy film American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, part of the American Pie series. She also appeared in the 2014 movie Kid Cannabis and secured parts in television shows such as Loudermilk and iZombie.
Business career
In April 2017, alongside Ted Wilkie, who managed The Parlour restaurant at the time, Mooney launched Banter Room in Yaletown, British Columbia. She subsequently expanded her ventures to include Hotel Belmont and The Basement in Vancouver. In September 2019, staff members from these establishments filed complaints concerning provocative artwork displayed on site. Additionally, Mooney has engaged in condominium flipping and managing Airbnb rentals.
Mooney co-established Holy! Water, a tonic beverage brand that integrates ketones, functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and nootropics. She regards the health and wellness industry as her foremost area of interest.
Detention in the United States
While traveling from Vancouver to a health-food expo in Anaheim, California in March 2025, Mooney was informed by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent that her three-year work visa had been revoked. Attempting to renew her authorization at the San Ysidro Port of Entry in San Diego, she was held for three nights at Otay Mesa Detention Center. During this period, substandard food caused her noticeable weight loss. Authorities attributed the visa cancellation to her involvement with a US hemp-related enterprise connected to Holy! Water.
Following three days of detention, she was transferred to San Luis Detention Center in Arizona where she reported harsh conditions including overcrowded concrete cells lacking bedding, continuous fluorescent lighting, and restricted bathroom access. She became ill after having to reuse disposable eating utensils. During her detention on March 12, she gave an interview to KGTV, and was released on March 15 after nearly two weeks in custody.
No formal charges were brought against Mooney. Her detention triggered political criticism, notably from British Columbia Premier David Eby. Her immigration attorney described her case as illustrative of a wider trend of arbitrary detentions targeting non-US citizens within America. Senator Cory Booker mentioned her situation during an extensive Senate floor speech.