Jaime Pressly is an American actress and model born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina.
She is recognized for her roles in various films and television shows, particularly her performance as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom, My Name Is Earl, where she received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007.
Pressly also appeared in the CBS comedy Mom as Jill Kendall.
Prior to her success in television, she gained recognition through modeling assignments and minor roles in films.
Pressly has been married twice, with her second marriage ending in divorce.
She has three children—two sons named Leo and Lenon, whom she shares with her long-term partner Hamzi Hijazi, and a son named Dezi James Calvo from her previous relationship with Eric Calvo.
Age, height and weight
Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina, making her 46 years old.
She stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) and weighs 54 kilograms (119 lbs).
Ethnicity and nationality
Pressly’s ethnicity comprises English, Scottish, French, Welsh, German, and Native American heritage.
She holds American citizenship.
Parents and siblings
Pressly was raised by her mother Brenda Sue, who was a dance teacher, and her father James Liston Pressly, who was an automobile salesman.Â
She has a brother named James Liston Jr. and a sister named Jessica Pressly.
Husband and children
Pressly is not currently married, but she has been in several relationships.
She has three children: Dezi James Calvo, born in 2007 from her previous relationship with Eric Calvo; and twin sons Leo and Lenon Hijazi, born in 2017 with her long-term partner Hamzi Hijazi.
Pressly has stated that she prefers not to use the term “ex-husband” regarding Eric Calvo, instead referring to him as a significant person in her life and the father of her eldest son.
There is no mention of any additional marriages beyond her short-lived union with Simran Singh in 2009.
Jaime Pressly career
Pressly began her career as a model before transitioning into acting. Born in North Carolina in 1977, she developed interests in dancing, gymnastics, and modeling during her adolescence.
She made her acting debut in the mid-1990s and achieved prominence playing Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom “My Name Is Earl.”
Pressly earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007.
She has continued to act in numerous films and television series, including I Love You, Man, Jennifer Falls and CBS’s Mom.
Her personal life includes three children: Dezi James Calvo, born in 2007, and twins Leo and Lenon Hijazi, born in 2017.
Pressly has been open about her struggles with bulimia and has maintained a successful career despite these challenges.Â
She has also ventured into entrepreneurship, launching her clothing line J’Aime.
Despite her accomplishments, Pressly remains humble and candid about her experiences as a working mother.
Net worth
Pressly has an estimated net worth of $20 million as of 2024.
He gained recognition for her role as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom, My Name Is Earl, which earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007.
Throughout her career, she has appeared in various films and television shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress.Â
In addition to her acting career, Pressly has also been involved in modeling and entrepreneurship, launching her clothing line J’Aime.
