January Kristen Jones was born on the 5th January 1978, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA of British, Czech and German ancestry. She is a model and actress, probably best known for starring in the role of Betty Draper in the TV series “Mad Men” (2007-2015) and playing Melissa Charters in “The Last Man On Earth” (2015-present). She has also appeared in the films “Pirate Radio”, and “X-Men: First Class” (2011), etc. Her career has been active since 1999.
Have you ever wondered how rich January Jones is as of early 2016? According to sources, it is estimated that the size of January’s net worth is over $10 million. She has been accumulating her wealth not only as an actress, but also as a model; obviously, the main source of her fortune is coming from the entertainment industry.
January Jones Net Worth $10 Million
January Jones was raised with two sisters by Marvin Jones, who is a coach and gym teacher, and Karen Jones, who works a manager of a sporting goods store. At the age of one, her family moved to Hecla, South Dakota, where she spent her childhood. When she was shopping with her mother, January was spotted by a modeling scout, so after matriculation from Roosevelt High School in 1996, she moved to New York City, where she started her modeling career. January was soon engaged by several TV commercials, and three years later, made her screen debut in the TV series “Get Real”, as Jane Cohen. The role was soon followed by her appearance as Janice Taylor in the film “All The Rage”, the same year.
During the 2000s, her career intensified, which resulted in an increase to her net worth. Her first memorable role was as Gina in the film “Anger Management” (2003), with Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in lead roles. The same year, January was selected for the role of Cadence Flaherty in the film “American Wedding”, and also featured in the Richard Curtis‘ film “Love Actually”. The following year, her net worth was increased by her appearances in films such as “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights”, and “Love’s Enduring Promise”. In 2005, January was featured in the film “The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada”, and two years later, January’s career turned for the better when she was selected for the role of Betty Draper Francis in the highly popular TV series “Mad Men”. She became a series regular, and has been appearing ever since. Most recently, she signed a contract with the producers of the show which will credit her $100,000 per episode. To speak further of her accomplishments in the entertainment industry as an actress, January has appeared in films “Seeking Justice” (2011), “Sweetwater” (2013), and “Good Kill” (2014).
January’s net worth has also benefited from her work as a model, appearing in several magazines, including GQ, in both the British and American versions of the magazine. Furthermore, she was included in Maxim’s Hot 100 Women at No. 82 in 2002.
When it comes to her personal life, January Jones dated several actors, including Ashton Kutcher, Jason Sudeikis and Noah Miller. Although she is currently single s,he welcomed her first child, a son, in 2011, but she keeps the identity of child’s father a secret. January became a spokesperson for the Oceana in 2009, focusing on saving sharks, as she announced through Vanity Fair.
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