Christina Hendricks is a highly acclaimed American actress known for her role as Joan Harris in the AMC drama series Mad Men, for which she received numerous awards and nominations. Her performance earned her widespread recognition, including being named "the sexiest woman in the world" by Esquire magazine and "Best Looking Woman in America." Before her acting career, she also worked as a model.
May 3, 1975: Birth of Christina Hendricks
Christina Rene Hendricks was born on May 3, 1975.
1997: Christina Hendricks' Early Career: From Modeling to Commercials
Before transitioning into acting, Christina Hendricks worked as a model in New York, London, and Japan between the ages of 18 and 27. During this time, she appeared in commercials for brands like Carl's Jr. and Dr. Pepper, and she even starred in the music video for Everclear's "One Hit Wonder" (1997). Notably, she was the hand model featured in the poster for the acclaimed film "American Beauty."
1999: Christina Hendricks Makes Television Debut in "Undressed"
Christina Hendricks made her television debut in the MTV anthology series "Undressed."
2000: Christina Hendricks Guest Stars on "Angel"
In 2000, Christina Hendricks made a guest appearance on the popular television series "Angel."
2001: Christina Hendricks Lands Recurring Roles in Television
Christina Hendricks began her acting career with recurring roles in television series, including Beggars and Choosers (2001–2002) and Kevin Hill (2004–2005).
2001: "Beggars and Choosers" Concludes
The Showtime comedy series "Beggars and Choosers," featuring Christina Hendricks, aired its final episode in 2001.
2002: Christina Hendricks Continues to Build Her Acting Career
Christina Hendricks continued to build her acting portfolio with appearances in the television film The Big Time (2002) and recurring guest roles on ER (2002), The Court (2003), and Firefly (2002–2003).
2002: Christina Hendricks Appears in Television Film "The Big Time"
Christina Hendricks showcased her talent in the television film "The Big Time" (2002), further establishing herself in the industry.
2003: Christina Hendricks Continues to Land Guest Roles
Christina Hendricks continued to make her mark with guest appearances on various television series, including "The Court" (2003) and "Firefly" (2002–2003).
2004: Christina Hendricks Secures Role in UPN Drama "Kevin Hill"
Christina Hendricks landed a significant role as Nicolette Ray in the UPN legal drama "Kevin Hill" (2004–2005).
2004: Christina Hendricks Cast in UPN Legal Drama "Kevin Hill"
After a guest appearance on "Tru Calling," Christina Hendricks was cast as Nicolette Ray in the UPN legal drama "Kevin Hill" (2004–2005).
2005: "Kevin Hill" Concludes
The UPN legal drama "Kevin Hill," in which Christina Hendricks played Nicolette Ray, aired its final episode in 2005.
2007: Christina Hendricks Makes Feature Film Debut in "La Cucina"
Christina Hendricks made her feature film debut in the drama "La Cucina," playing the role of a writer.
2007: Christina Hendricks Cast as Joan Holloway in "Mad Men"
Christina Hendricks was cast as Joan Holloway in the AMC period drama series "Mad Men" in 2007.
2008: Christina Hendricks Appears in NBC Series "Life"
Christina Hendricks appeared in a recurring role on the NBC series "Life" (2007–2008), playing Olivia.
October 11, 2009: Christina Hendricks Marries Geoffrey Arend
Christina Hendricks married actor Geoffrey Arend on October 11, 2009.
December 2009: "La Cucina" Premieres on Showtime
Christina Hendricks' film "La Cucina" premiered on Showtime in December 2009.
September 2010: Christina Hendricks Addresses Body Image in the Media
In September 2010, Christina Hendricks spoke out about the media's excessive focus on women's bodies rather than their accomplishments, stating, "I was working my butt off on 'Mad Men,' and then all anyone was talking about was my body."
2010: Christina Hendricks Featured in Broken Bells' Music Video
Christina Hendricks appeared in the music video for Broken Bells' song "The Ghost Inside" in 2010.
2010: Christina Hendricks Named "Sexiest Woman in the World"
In 2010, Esquire magazine conducted a poll of female readers, and Christina Hendricks was named "the sexiest woman in the world." She was also voted "Best Looking Woman in America."
2011: Christina Hendricks Takes on Stage and Screen Roles
In 2011, Christina Hendricks showcased her versatility by appearing in a stage production of Stephen Sondheim's "Company" at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The same year, she also took on a supporting role in Nicolas Winding Refn's action-thriller "Drive" and lent her voice and likeness to the racing video game "Need for Speed: The Run," portraying the character Sam Harper.
2011: Christina Hendricks Receives Critical Acclaim for "Drive"
Christina Hendricks garnered critical notice for her performance in Nicolas Winding Refn's action-drama "Drive" (2011).
2012: Christina Hendricks Stars in Sally Potter's "Ginger & Rosa"
Christina Hendricks delivered a critically acclaimed performance in Sally Potter's drama film "Ginger & Rosa" (2012).
2014: Christina Hendricks Stars in Ryan Gosling's Directorial Debut
Christina Hendricks landed a lead role in Ryan Gosling's directorial debut, the fantasy film "Lost River," set in Detroit, which premiered in 2014.
2014: Christina Hendricks Stars in Ryan Gosling's "Lost River"
Christina Hendricks starred in Ryan Gosling's neo-noir fantasy film "Lost River" (2014), which received critical notice.
2015: "Mad Men" Concludes
After seven seasons, the critically acclaimed AMC drama series "Mad Men," in which Christina Hendricks played Joan Harris, came to an end in 2015.
2015: Christina Hendricks Stars in "Dark Places"
Christina Hendricks starred in the film adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel "Dark Places" in 2015.
2015: Christina Hendricks Stars in Comedy Series "Another Period"
Following the conclusion of "Mad Men," Christina Hendricks took on the lead role in the Comedy Central series "Another Period" (2015–2016).
2016: Christina Hendricks Joins Comedy Central's "Another Period"
After the conclusion of "Mad Men," Christina Hendricks took on a comedic role, portraying a prostitute in the Comedy Central series "Another Period" (2015–2016), set in the early 20th century.
2016: Christina Hendricks Reunites with Nicolas Winding Refn for "The Neon Demon"
Christina Hendricks reunited with director Nicolas Winding Refn for the thriller film "The Neon Demon" (2016), playing a modeling agent. The film garnered polarized reviews but was praised by some critics, with French film magazine Cahiers du cinéma ranking it as the third-best film of the year.
2016: Christina Hendricks Stars in SundanceTV's "Hap and Leonard"
In 2016, Christina Hendricks appeared in the SundanceTV drama series "Hap and Leonard."
2017: Christina Hendricks Takes on Roles in Comedy and Horror
Christina Hendricks showcased her versatility by appearing in the comedy film "Fist Fight" (2017).
2018: Christina Hendricks Stars in "The Strangers: Prey at Night"
Christina Hendricks took on a role in the horror film "The Strangers: Prey at Night" (2018).
2018: Christina Hendricks Stars in "The Strangers: Prey at Night"
Christina Hendricks appeared in the home-invasion horror film "The Strangers: Prey at Night" in 2018, portraying the matriarch of a family terrorized by killers. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but Christina's performance was singled out for praise by some, including Benjamin Lee of The Guardian. Despite the mixed reception, the film performed well commercially, grossing $30 million.
2018: Christina Hendricks Returns to Television with "The Romanoffs" and "Good Girls"
Christina Hendricks returned to television in 2018 with roles in two series: Amazon Prime's "The Romanoffs," where she reunited with "Mad Men" creator Matthew Weiner, and NBC's comedy-crime series "Good Girls." In "Good Girls," she played a lead role, portraying a woman driven to take control of her finances by robbing a grocery store.
December 2019: Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend Finalize Divorce
After announcing their separation, Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arend finalized their divorce in December 2019.
2019: Christina Hendricks Lends Voice to "Toy Story 4"
Christina Hendricks lent her voice to the animated comedy "Toy Story 4" (2019).
2019: Christina Hendricks Voices Gabby Gabby in "Toy Story 4"
Christina Hendricks lent her voice to the character of Gabby Gabby, the main antagonist in Disney/Pixar's animated sequel "Toy Story 4," released in 2019.
2020: Christina Hendricks Joins the Cast of "Scoob!"
Christina Hendricks joined the voice cast of the Warner Bros. animated film "Scoob!" in 2020, portraying Officer Jaffe.
2021: "Good Girls" Concludes After Four Seasons
The NBC comedy-crime series "Good Girls," in which Christina Hendricks starred, aired its final episode in 2021 after four seasons.
2021: "Good Girls" Ends Its Run
The NBC comedy-crime series "Good Girls," starring Christina Hendricks, concluded in 2021.
March 2023: Christina Hendricks and George Bianchini Announce Engagement
Christina Hendricks and camera operator George Bianchini announced their engagement in March 2023.
April 20, 2024: Christina Hendricks Marries George Bianchini
Christina Hendricks married camera operator George Bianchini on April 20, 2024.