January Jones

Date of Birth: January 5, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: [Leave blank as January Jones is still alive]

Biography

January Jones is an American actress and model, best known for her role as Betty Draper in the critically acclaimed TV series “Mad Men.” Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Jones moved to New York City to pursue a career in modeling before transitioning to acting. Her breakthrough role came in 2007 with “Mad Men,” which ran until 2015 and earned her two Golden Globe nominations. Beyond “Mad Men,” she has appeared in films such as “American Wedding,” “We Are Marshall,” “The Boat That Rocked,” and “X-Men: First Class.” Jones has also starred in the TV series “The Last Man on Earth” and “Spinning Out.”

5 Interesting Facts about January Jones

1. January Jones was named after the character January Wayne from Jacqueline Susann’s novel “Once Is Not Enough.”

2. She worked as a model before becoming an actress, appearing in campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Versace, and Clearasil.

3. She was a guest judge on the television series “Project Runway” in 2009.

4. Jones is a skilled equestrian and has been riding horses since childhood.

5. She has a son named Xander Dane Jones, born in September 2011, but has kept the identity of his father private.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from January Jones

1. “I feel as though when I’m on ‘Mad Men,’ I tend to be more of a recluse, and when I’m on ‘The Last Man on Earth,’ I tend to be more outgoing.”

2. “I’m not really a big candy eater, but I like chocolate.”

3. “I love the period of ‘Mad Men.’ It was a time when you could smoke and drink while pregnant, and you didn’t have to wear a seatbelt. And nobody was on a diet.”

4. “I am definitely not the kind of person who wants to sit by the phone waiting for calls to come in.”

5. “I have a child and a lot of responsibilities that keep me focused.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At her peak, January Jones’ net worth has been estimated to be around $10 million.

Children

January Jones has one child, a son named Xander Dane Jones, born in September 2011. She has chosen to keep the identity of his father private and has not disclosed any details publicly.