January Jones is an established American film and television actress and model. She gained popularity with her role as Betty Draper in the American TV show ‘Mad Men’ and has been cast in some of the most memorable films of the American film industry such as ‘Bandits’, ‘Anger Management’, ‘American Wedding’ in her initial career. Born and brought up in South Dakota, she began her career as a model in New York and gradually acquired roles in television and movies after moving to Los Angeles. Initially she acted in supporting roles and guest appearances until she was cast as the lead. January was also rated amongst the hottest women in the ‘Maxim’, a monthly magazine for men. After gathering international fame she made it to the front pages of several European and Asian magazines, including the British GQ magazine in 2009. With time, she became a versatile actress, signing roles that were more demanding. Her recent projects include ‘Seeking Justice’, ‘X-Men: First Class’ and ‘The Last Man on Earth’. Most of her performances have been critically acclaimed and have landed her nominations at the Golden Globe and Guild Screen Awards.
