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Nancy Juvonen is an American film producer. She was born on May 18, 1967. Nancy is well-known for co-owning the production company Flower Films with actress Drew Barrymore. They have created many popular movies together.

Early Life and Education

Nancy Juvonen grew up in Mill Valley, California. Her family has roots in Finland. Her father, William H. Juvonen, worked in the aviation industry. He was also a former Marine pilot.

Nancy went to the University of Southern California. She earned a degree in sociology and cooperative education. This helped her prepare for a career that involves working with people.

Starting Her Career

After college, Nancy took on many different jobs. She worked at a dude ranch in Wyoming. She was also a private flight attendant. She even helped an artist who was trying to end homelessness.

Later, she became an assistant to Clarence Clemons. He was a famous musician in the E Street Band. This experience helped her learn about the entertainment world.

Founding Flower Films

In 1993, Nancy met actress Drew Barrymore. Nancy's brother, Jim, was a writer and producer. He was working on a movie called Mad Love. This is how Nancy and Drew became friends.

Soon after, Nancy and Drew decided to start their own company. They named it Flower Films. Their goal was to produce movies they believed in.

Personal Life

Nancy Juvonen is married to comedian Jimmy Fallon. He is the host of The Tonight Show. They met while Nancy was producing the film Fever Pitch. Jimmy was also in the movie.

Jimmy proposed to Nancy in August 2007. He asked her to marry him at her family's home in Wolfeboro. They got married four months later, on December 22, 2007.

Nancy and Jimmy have two daughters. Their first daughter was born in 2013. Their second daughter was born in 2014. Both of their children were born through gestational surrogacy.

Filmography

Nancy Juvonen has produced many films. Here are some of the movies she has worked on:

Producer Credits

Executive Producer Credits