Who is Jaime Pressly?
Jaime is an American Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress, model, and fashion designer, perhaps best known as Joy Turner in the TV series “My Name Is Early” (2005-2009), then as Denise in the film “I Love You, Man”, among several other notable roles she’s secured so far in her career.
Are Jaime Pressly and Margot Robbie Related?
Margot Robbie and Jaime Pressly are two blonde actresses who bear a striking resemblance to each other. They share similar features, such as blue eyes, a heart-shaped face, and a prominent chin. This resemblance has led some people to speculate that they may be related, either as sisters or distant relatives. However, there is no evidence to support this claim, and both actresses have stated in interviews that they aren’t related. Despite their physical similarities, Margot and Jaime are separate individuals with their own distinct personalities, careers, and backgrounds.
Jaime Pressly Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on 30 July 1977 in Kinston, North Carolina, USA, the daughter of car salesman, James Liston Pressly, and mother Brenda Sue, a dance instructor.
When she was 14 years old, the family moved to Costa Mesa, California, where she spent the first semester of high school sophomore year. However, her teen modeling career launched, and she featured on the cover of Teen Magazine, while she also became the spokesmodel for the International Cover Model Search.
She legally emancipated herself from her parents, and went to Japan to pursue her modeling career.
Acting Career Beginnings
She moved back to Los Angeles in the late ’90s to pursue an acting career. After a couple of uncredited roles, she eventually landed minor roles in television shows such as “Push” and “Mortal Kombat: Conquest”.
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Early Success
Jaime played the role of Audrey Griffin in the television series “Jack & Jill” in 1999, which aired on the WB network, and followed the lives of two best friends Jack, played by Ivan Sergei and Jill portrayed by Amanda Peet, as they navigated their romantic and professional lives in New York City.
Pressly’s character, Audrey, was introduced in the show’s second season as a new love interest for Jack. She was a successful businesswoman and a bit of a workaholic, which caused some tension in her relationship with Jack. Audrey was a recurring character on the show, appearing in several episodes over the course of the second season.
In 2000, Jaime Pressly starred in the independent comedy film “Poor White Trash”, directed by Michael Addis. In the film, Pressly played the lead role of Sandy Lake, a trailer park resident trying to escape her dead-end life. The film also starred Sean Young, Jason London, and William Devane.
The following year, Pressly appeared in the comedy film “Not Another Teen Movie” directed by Joel Gallen. The film parodies various popular teen movies of the 1980s and 1990s, and Pressly played the role of Priscilla, a spoof of the character Heather Chandler from the film “Heathers”. The film also starred Chris Evans, Chyler Leigh, and Eric Christian Olsen.
Jaime’s breakthrough role came in 2005, when she was cast as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom “My Name Is Earl”. The show followed the misadventures of Earl Hickey, played by Jason Lee, a petty criminal trying to turn his life around after winning the lottery. Pressly played Joy, Earl’s ex-wife and partner in crime, who was known for her sharp tongue and love of money.
Pressly’s performance as Joy earned critical acclaim, and she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007.
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Continued Success
In 2009, Jaime appeared in the romantic comedy film “I Love You, Man”, directed by John Hamburg, and starring Paul Rudd as Peter Klaven, a man who after getting engaged, realizes he has no male friends and embarks on a quest to find the best man for his wedding. Pressly played the role of Denise McLean, the wife of Peter’s best friend, who is initially wary of Peter’s efforts to befriend her husband.
“I Love You, Man” was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $91 million worldwide.
After a few unsuccessful projects, Jaime secured another prominent role – from 2014 to 2021 she appeared in the CBS sitcom “Mom” as Jill Kendall, a wealthy divorcee who befriends the show’s main characters, Christy and Bonnie, played by Anna Faris and Allison Janney, respectively. Pressly’s character was initially introduced as a rival to Christy, but over time, she becomes a close friend and confidante to both Christy and Bonnie. She received Gold Derby Award nomination in the category for Comedy Supporting Actress for her work on the show.
Most recently, she secured the role of Barb Flatch, a working-class wife and mother living in a small Midwestern town in the sitcom “Welcome to Flatch”. The show follows Barb and her family as they navigate the challenges of small-town life, including nosy neighbors, financial struggles, and interpersonal conflict, co-starring Gabriel Hogan, Dylan Riley Snyder, and Chelsea Frei.
Net Worth
According to authoritative sources, Jaime Pressly’s net worth is estimated at $7 million, as of early 2023.
Personal Life, Dating, Marriage, Husband, Children
She was in a romantic relationship with DJ Eric Calvo from 2004 until 2008, and they have a son together, born in May 2007.
She was married to entertainment lawyer Simran Singh from 26 September 2009 until January 2011, when she filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
Since 2016, she has been in a relationship with Hamzi Hijazi, a shoe business owner. She gave birth to twin sons, Leo and Lenon Hijazi, on 16 October 2017.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Jaime Pressly has blonde hair and blue eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 5ins (1.65m), while she weighs approximately 120lbs (54kgs). Her vital statistics are 36-24-36, and her bra size is 34B.
Hobbies and Interests
Jaime was a gymnast in her youth, which led to her modeling career. She is still interested in gymnastics, and considers it her favorite Olympic sport.
She has been open about her struggle with bulimia during her teenage years, but has successfully recovered.
She has a tattoo on her lower back of a blue Leo sign. Moreover, she has tattooed Japanese letters, which mean ‘healthy, strong, and brave’ in English.
She isn’t fond of doing intimate scenes on film and TV.
Back in 2011, she was arrested for driving under the influence and received three years of informal probation.
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