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January Jones

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.

3 hours ago : January Jones stuns in nude photos, attends event with her son Xander.

January Jones, 47, showcased her figure in nude photos and made a rare red carpet appearance with her 13-year-old son, Xander, who is now as tall as she is.

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.

Once Is Not Enough (Jacqueline Susann)
Once Is Not Enough (Jacqueline Susann)

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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2009: January Jones in The Boat That Rocked

In 2009, January Jones appeared in the film The Boat That Rocked.

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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.

2011: January Jones in Unknown, Seeking Justice, and X-Men: First Class

In 2011, January Jones starred in the films Unknown, Seeking Justice, and X-Men: First Class.

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2011: January Jones Stars in Thriller Films and X-Men: First Class

In 2011, January Jones starred in the thriller films Unknown and Seeking Justice, and portrayed Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class.

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2014: January Jones in Good Kill

In 2014, January Jones starred in the film Good Kill, opposite Ethan Hawke.

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2015: January Jones in The Last Man on Earth

In 2015, January Jones appeared as Melissa Chartres in the Fox television comedy series The Last Man on Earth.

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2018: End of The Last Man on Earth

In 2018, January Jones concluded her role as Melissa Chartres in the TV series The Last Man on Earth.

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2019: January Jones Joins The Politician

In 2019, January Jones joined the cast of Netflix's comedy-drama series The Politician, playing Lizbeth Sloan.

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2020: January Jones in Spinning Out

In 2020, January Jones joined the cast of the Netflix series Spinning Out as Carol Baker.

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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.