History of January Jones in Timeline

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

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.

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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.

2000: January Jones Appears in David Coverdale's Music Video

In 2000, January Jones appeared in the music video "Love is Blind" from the album Into the Light by David Coverdale.

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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.

2003: January Jones in Anger Management and Love Actually

In 2003, January Jones had supporting roles in the films Anger Management and Love Actually.

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2003: January Jones in American Wedding

In 2003, January Jones played Cadence Flaherty in the comedy film American Wedding, part of the American Pie series.

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2004: January Jones in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

In 2004, January Jones appeared in the film Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.

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2005: January Jones in The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

In 2005, January Jones appeared in the film The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones.

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2006: Relationship with Josh Groban Ends

In 2006, January Jones ended her relationship with singer Josh Groban.

2006: January Jones in We Are Marshall

In 2006, January Jones played Carol Dawson in the film We Are Marshall.

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2007: January Jones in Mad Men

In 2007, January Jones began playing Betty Draper in the TV series Mad Men, which ran until 2015. Her role earned her nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.

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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 14, 2009: January Jones Hosts Saturday Night Live

On November 14, 2009, January Jones hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, featuring The Black Eyed Peas as the musical guest.

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November 2009: January Jones on American GQ Cover

In November 2009, January Jones appeared on the cover of American GQ magazine.

2009: January Jones in The Boat That Rocked/Pirate Radio

In 2009, January Jones appeared in The Boat That Rocked, a British film about offshore pirate radio, which was renamed Pirate Radio for North American release.

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