January Jones
January Kristen Jones is an American actress and former model best known for playing Betty Draper in the television series *Mad Men*.
January Kristen Jones is an American actress and former model best known for playing Betty Draper in the television series Mad Men. She was born on January 5, 1978, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and began her career as a model before moving into acting. Her film credits include American Wedding, Love Actually, Unknown, and X-Men: First Class.
Early life and career
January Jones was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and worked as a model before entering acting. Sources also note that she is of mixed European ancestry and was named after a character in Jacqueline Susann's novel *Once Is Not Enough*.
Breakthrough with Mad Men
Jones became widely known for her role as Betty Draper in *Mad Men*, which ran from 2007 to 2015. The role brought her major award recognition, including Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.
Film and television work
Outside *Mad Men*, Jones appeared in a range of films such as *Love Actually*, *American Wedding*, and *X-Men: First Class*. She later had television roles in *The Last Man on Earth* and *Spinning Out*.
Public profile
Jones has been described in reliable reference sources as both an actress and former model. Her career is most closely associated with mid-2000s to 2010s American film and television work.
Key facts
- She was born January 5, 1978, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- Jones began her career as a model before moving into acting.
- Her best-known role is Betty Draper in *Mad Men* (2007–2015).
- For *Mad Men*, she received two Golden Globe nominations and one Primetime Emmy nomination.
- Her film credits include *Bandits*, *Love Actually*, *American Wedding*, *Unknown*, and *X-Men: First Class*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_JonesSupports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and best-known role in Mad Men.
- All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/January+Jones/2448Supports: Modeling background, early film roles, Mad Men role, and award nominations.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005064/Supports: Birthplace, parents, ancestry, and naming origin.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/january_jonesSupports: Career progression from modeling to acting and major film/TV credits.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/January-JonesSupports: Birth date, birthplace, and a broad list of acting credits.