History of Jon Hamm in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2026

Jon Hamm is an American actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of Don Draper in the acclaimed television series *Mad Men* (2007-2015). His performance earned him significant critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1997: Start of Relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt

In 1997, Jon Hamm began a long-term relationship with actress and screenwriter Jennifer Westfeldt.

2007: Named one of Salon's Sexiest Men Living

In 2007, Jon Hamm was named one of Salon's Sexiest Men Living.

2008: Recognition as Sexiest Man Alive and Entertainer of the Year

In 2008, Jon Hamm was named one of People's Sexiest Men Alive. Additionally, Entertainment Weekly named him one of their Entertainers of the Year in 2008.

April 2009: Formation of Production Company

In April 2009, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt formed their own production company, Points West Pictures.

September 2010: GQ's "International Man" Award

In September 2010, Jon Hamm won GQ's "International Man" award.

2010: Voiceover for Mercedes-Benz Commercials

In 2010, Mercedes-Benz hired Jon Hamm as the voiceover for their commercials, starting with the S400 Hybrid campaign.

2011: Narrated World Series highlight movie

In 2011, Jon Hamm narrated the official highlight movie for the 2011 World Series, which was won by the St. Louis Cardinals.

2012: Played in MLB Celebrity All Star Softball game

In 2012, Jon Hamm played in the MLB Legend and Celebrity All Star Softball game as a member of the National League, representing the Cardinals and hitting a home run during the game.

2012: Supported Barack Obama in presidential election

In the 2012 United States presidential election, Jon Hamm supported incumbent president Barack Obama.

2013: Voice-Over for American Airlines Commercial

In 2013, Jon Hamm's voice was featured in an American Airlines television commercial titled "Change is in the Air."

2014: Appeared in PSA for stopping sexual assault

In 2014, Jon Hamm, Kerry Washington, and Kevin Love appeared in a PSA for stopping sexual assault on college campuses.

March 2015: Completion of Alcoholism Treatment

In March 2015, Jon Hamm's representative confirmed that he had recently completed in-patient treatment for alcoholism.

2015: Narrates Amazon NFL documentary series

As of 2015, Jon Hamm narrates the Amazon NFL documentary series All or Nothing.

2015: Osceola's appearance in Mad Men

In 2015, Anna Osceola briefly appeared as the flower child receptionist at the California coastal retreat that Jon Hamm's character stayed at in the series finale of Mad Men.

2015: End of Relationship with Jennifer Westfeldt

In 2015, Jon Hamm's long-term relationship with actress and screenwriter, Jennifer Westfeldt, ended.

October 2016: Attended Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton

In October 2016, Jon Hamm attended a Broadway fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.

2018: Narrated video for St. Louis Browns Historical Society

In 2018, Jon Hamm narrated the video The Saint Louis Browns: The Team That Baseball Forgot, presented by the Saint Louis Browns Historical Society.

2018: Work on Legion

In 2018, Jon Hamm worked with Noah Hawley on Legion.

2019: Work on Lucy in the Sky

In 2019, Jon Hamm worked with Noah Hawley on Lucy in the Sky.

January 6, 2021: Mention of January 6 riot in ad narration

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce mentioning incumbent Josh Hawley's alleged lack of courage notably running and hiding from the January 6, 2021 mob of Capitol rioters.

January 2022: Apple TV+ Ad Appearance

In January 2022, Jon Hamm appeared in an Apple TV+ ad titled "Everyone but Jon Hamm."

February 2023: Engagement to Anna Osceola

In February 2023, Jon Hamm became engaged to actress Anna Osceola after two years of dating.

May 2023: Narrated ad for Lucas Kunce

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce in his home state's 2024 United States Senate election.

June 2023: Marriage to Anna Osceola

In June 2023, Jon Hamm married Anna Osceola at Anderson Canyon in Big Sur, California.

2023: Roles in Fargo and Good Omens

In 2023, Jon Hamm starred as Sheriff Roy Tillman in the fifth season of FX's Fargo. Also in 2023, he reprised his role as Archangel Gabriel in the second series of Amazon's Good Omens.

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January 2024: Endorsement of Adam Schiff

In January 2024, Jon Hamm endorsed Adam Schiff in his bid for the 2024 United States Senate elections in California and sent a political fundraising email on his campaign's behalf.

2024: Collaboration on Mean Girls movie

In 2024, Jon Hamm collaborated with Tina Fey, acting in the movie musical adaptation of Mean Girls playing Coach Carr.

2024: Mention of United States Senate election in ad narration

In May 2023, Jon Hamm narrated an ad for Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce in his home state's 2024 United States Senate election.

2025: Starring role in Your Friends & Neighbors

In 2025, Jon Hamm began starring in the Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors, which is his first lead role on television since Mad Men. The series has been renewed for a second season.