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Quick facts for kids January Jones
Jones in 2008
Born	January Kristen Jones (1978-01-05) January 5, 1978 (age 47) Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	1999–present
Children	1

January Kristen Jones (born January 5, 1978) is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Betty Draper in the TV show Mad Men (2007–2015). For this role, she was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy Award.

January also played Melissa Chartres in The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018). She has appeared in movies like American Wedding (2003), We Are Marshall (2006), The Boat That Rocked (2009), Unknown (2011), Seeking Justice (2011), and X-Men: First Class (2011).

Early Life and Education

January Kristen Jones was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 5, 1978. Her mother, Karen Cox, was a store manager, and her father, Marvin Jones, was an exercise physiologist. She was named after a character from a 1973 novel. Her two sisters are named Jina and Jacey.

In 1979, her family moved to Hecla, South Dakota. They later moved back to Sioux Falls in 1996. January graduated from Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls.

Career Highlights

Starting as a Model

January Jones began modeling in New York when she was 18. A modeling scout noticed her while she was still in high school. She has said that modeling was not her main passion.

She modeled for famous brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Versace, Clearasil, and Kérastase. January has also been featured on the covers of many international fashion magazines. These include Interview, Allure, Rolling Stone, and GQ.

Becoming an Actress

Jones started her acting career with supporting roles in films. These included Anger Management (2003) and Love Actually (2003). In 2005, she appeared in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. She found this to be a very creative experience.

In 2006, she played Carol Dawson in We Are Marshall. She also starred in Good Kill (2014).

Famous TV Roles

January Jones is widely recognized for her role as Betty Draper Francis. She played this character in the AMC drama series Mad Men for seven seasons. Her performance earned her two Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination.

From 2015 to 2018, Jones starred as Melissa Chartres in the Fox comedy series The Last Man on Earth. In 2019, she joined the cast of the Netflix series The Politician. She played Lizbeth Sloan, a wealthy housewife. In 2020, she appeared in the Netflix series Spinning Out as Carol Baker.

Notable Film Appearances

Jones played Cadence Flaherty in the 2003 comedy film American Wedding. This movie is part of the American Pie series. She also appeared in The Boat That Rocked, a British film about pirate radio.

In 2011, January starred in two thriller films. She was in Unknown with Liam Neeson. She also appeared in Seeking Justice alongside Nicolas Cage. That same year, she played Emma Frost in the superhero film X-Men: First Class.

Hosting and Guest Appearances

On November 14, 2009, January Jones hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live. This popular comedy show featured musical guest The Black Eyed Peas.

Charity Work and Interests

In 2009, January Jones became a spokesperson for Oceana. This organization works to protect marine life. She helps raise awareness about endangered sharks. She has even swum with sharks for a public service announcement.

She also helps with community events. On November 24, 2021, she served food at the Los Angeles Mission's annual Thanksgiving event.

January has a son. She also has an interest in unsolved mysteries. She has a tattoo that says "Bellatrix," which means "female warrior" in Latin.

Filmography

Movies

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Awards and Nominations

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See also

In Spanish: January Jones para niños