When was jessie introduced in toy story?

Jessie, whose full name is Jessica Jane 'Jessie' Pride, debuted in Toy Story 2 as a cowgirl rag doll and became a central character in the franchise. Her introduction expanded the ensemble cast by adding a strong female lead, a concept suggested by Nancy Lasseter and developed by John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Ash Brannon, and Andrew Stanton. The character’s backstory—abandoned by her original owner and stored away for years—added emotional depth to the film’s themes of friendship, loyalty, and obsolescence.