Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks is an American actress and former model best known for playing Joan Holloway on the AMC period drama *Mad Men* (2007–2015).

Christina Hendricks is an American actress and former model best known for playing Joan Holloway on the AMC period drama *Mad Men* (2007–2015). Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, she began her career in modelling before moving into television and film acting. Her work has earned multiple awards and six Primetime Emmy nominations.

Early life and background

Christina Rene Hendricks was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was raised in part in Twin Falls, Idaho. Sources also describe her as having a British-born father and a mother who worked as a psychologist.

Career

Hendricks began in modelling and later moved into television, with early roles in series such as *Beggars and Choosers* and *Kevin Hill*. She later achieved international recognition for *Mad Men*, followed by work in film and other television projects.

Awards and recognition

Her portrayal in *Mad Men* brought her major industry recognition, including six Primetime Emmy nominations and multiple wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards. She also received media attention for her public profile and style influence.

Selected filmography

Her film work includes *Drive* (2011), *Lost River* (2014), *Dark Places* (2015), *The Neon Demon* (2016), and *Toy Story 4* (2019). Her television work includes *Firefly* and *Good Girls* in addition to *Mad Men*.