Age, Biography, and Wiki
January Jones was born to a family of educators and bankers. Her early life was marked by a strong interest in acting, which led her to pursue a career in the field. She began her acting career with small roles in films and gradually gained recognition for her performances. Jones is best known for her portrayal of Betty Draper in the critically acclaimed series "Mad Men," which aired from 2007 to 2015.
| Occupation | Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 5 January 1978 |
| Age | 47 Years |
| Birth Place | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Weight: Varies, but typically around 130 lbs (59 kg)
- Measurements: Not publicly disclosed in detail.
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
January Jones has been linked to several high-profile celebrities in the past, including Jim Carrey and Ashton Kutcher. However, she remains single and focuses on her acting career and personal life.
Jones appears in the video "Love is Blind" from the album Into the Light (2000) by David Coverdale and had supporting roles in Anger Management (2003), Love Actually (2003), and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004). In 2005, she appeared as a U.S. border guard's wife in the film The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, directed by and starring Tommy Lee Jones. She has remarked that it was one of the most creative experiences of her career. In We Are Marshall (2006), she played Carol Dawson, wife of American football coach William "Red" Dawson. She also starred in Good Kill (2014), opposite Ethan Hawke.
She has the lead female role in the movie Love's Enduring Promise as a pioneer family's oldest child, where her character falls in love with a mysterious man who saves her father's life. She also appeared in the AMC original television drama series Mad Men for seven seasons as young suburban housewife and mother Betty Draper Francis. She received two Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination for her performances.
Jones appeared as Melissa Chartres in the Fox television comedy series The Last Man on Earth (2015–18). In 2019, she joined the cast of Netflix's comedy-drama series The Politician, playing the role of a bored and rich housewife Lizbeth Sloan. In 2020, Jones joined the cast of the Netflix series Spinning Out as Carol Baker, a former figure skater and a single mother who suffers from bipolar disorder. The series concluded after one season.
One of Jones' favorite actors is Robert Stack. During her relationship with Jim Carrey in 2002, he presented her with Stack's autograph as a birthday present.
She dated actor Jason Sudeikis in 2010 and People reported in January 2011 that they had split. In September 2011, she gave birth to a son whose father's identity was not publicly disclosed.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, January Jones has a net worth estimated at $10 million, primarily derived from her successful film and television roles. During her time on "Mad Men," she earned a peak of $100,000 per episode, which translated to about $1.3 million per season, considering the average of 13 episodes per season.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jones' career spans a wide range of roles in films like "American Wedding," "We Are Marshall," "The Boat That Rocked," "Unknown," "Seeking Justice," and "X-Men: First Class," where she played the character of Emma Frost. She also gained recognition for her role as Melissa Chartres in the series "The Last Man on Earth" from 2015 to 2018. Currently, she is set to appear in an A24 horror film called "Altar". Jones has been selective about her projects since 2018, focusing on quality over quantity.
Jones began her modeling career in New York at the age of 18, after a modeling scout expressed interest while she was in high school. She noted that modelling was not her passion and she never took it seriously. Her first agency claimed she owed them money when she decided to move to Los Angeles. Jones has modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch, Versace, Clearasil and Kérastase. She has been on the covers of numerous international fashion magazines, including Interview, Allure, Rolling Stone, Town & Country, The Hollywood Reporter and W in the United States; Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Tatler, Glamour and Red in the United Kingdom; Cosmopolitan in Germany; Grazia in Italy; and Tu Style and GQ in Italy.
Jones is also known for her role as Cadence Flaherty, the love interest of both Steve Stifler and Paul Finch in the 2003 comedy film American Wedding, the third installment of the American Pie film series. She played a con artist in the Law & Order episode "Quit Claim" who, as a lone surviving suspect connected to a real estate scam involving organized crime, frustrates the efforts of Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter to convict her. She also appeared in The Boat That Rocked, a British film about offshore pirate radio in the 1960s, renamed Pirate Radio for North American release in 2009.
Social Network
January Jones is active on social media platforms, though she maintains a relatively private online presence. She occasionally updates her fans about her personal life and upcoming projects.
Education
Jones attended Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. However, detailed information about her post-secondary education is not widely available.
In conclusion, January Jones continues to be a respected figure in the entertainment industry, known for her talent and versatility. Despite a relatively low-key presence in recent years, she remains a beloved actress with a significant net worth and a promising future in film and television.
January Kristen Jones (born January 5, 1978) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Betty Draper in Mad Men (2007–2015), for which she was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress – Television Series Drama and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She also portrayed Melissa Chartres in The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018) and has starred in films such as American Wedding (2003), We Are Marshall (2006), The Boat That Rocked (2009), Unknown (2011), Seeking Justice (2011), and X-Men: First Class (2011).
She was named after January Wayne, a character in the 1973 Jacqueline Susann novel Once Is Not Enough. The names of her two sisters also start with the letter J, Jina and Jacey. In 1979, her family moved to Hecla, South Dakota, but moved back to Sioux Falls in 1996, where she graduated from Roosevelt High School.
In 2011, Jones starred in two thriller films, first in Unknown alongside Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, and later in Seeking Justice alongside Nicolas Cage and Guy Pearce. She portrayed Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class.
