Early Life and Education of January Jones: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of January Jones. From birth to education, explore key events.
January Kristen Jones is an American actress recognized for her role as Betty Draper in the television series Mad Men, earning her Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations. Beyond Mad Men, she played Melissa Chartres in The Last Man on Earth. Jones has appeared in various films, including American Wedding, We Are Marshall, The Boat That Rocked, Unknown, Seeking Justice, and X-Men: First Class, demonstrating her versatility across both television and film.
1973: Inspiration for January's Name
In 1973, the novel Once Is Not Enough by Jacqueline Susann, featuring the character January Wayne, was published and later inspired January Jones's name.
January 5, 1978: January Jones Born in South Dakota
January 5, 1978, January Kristen Jones was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Karen Cox and Marvin Jones.
January 5, 1978: January Jones's Birth
January 5, 1978, marks the birth of January Kristen Jones, an American actress known for her roles in Mad Men and other films.
1979: Jones Family Moves to Hecla
In 1979, January Jones's family moved to Hecla, South Dakota.
1996: Jones Family Returns to Sioux Falls
In 1996, January Jones's family moved back to Sioux Falls, where she graduated from Roosevelt High School.
2002: Relationship with Jim Carrey
During her relationship with Jim Carrey in 2002, he gave her Robert Stack's autograph as a birthday present.
2002: January Jones Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100
In 2002, January Jones was ranked No. 82 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women list.
2003: Relationship with Josh Groban Begins
In 2003, January Jones began a relationship with singer Josh Groban.
2006: Relationship with Josh Groban Ends
In 2006, January Jones ended her relationship with singer Josh Groban.
May 2009: January Jones on British GQ Cover
In May 2009, January Jones appeared on the cover of "The Hot Issue" of British GQ magazine.
November 2009: January Jones on American GQ Cover
In November 2009, January Jones appeared on the cover of American GQ magazine.
2009: January Jones Joins Oceana
In 2009, January Jones joined the marine conservation organization Oceana as a celebrity spokesperson.
2010: Relationship with Jason Sudeikis
In 2010, January Jones dated actor Jason Sudeikis.
January 2011: Split with Jason Sudeikis
In January 2011, it was reported that January Jones and Jason Sudeikis had split.
September 2011: Birth of January Jones's Son
In September 2011, January Jones gave birth to a son whose father's identity was not publicly disclosed.
November 24, 2021: January Jones Serves Food at Los Angeles Mission
On November 24, 2021, January Jones served food at the Los Angeles Mission's annual Thanksgiving event.
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