Jaime Pressly Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Height, Parents, TV Shows

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly also known as Jaime Pressly is an acclaimed American actress and model known for her sharp comedic timing and versatile roles in television and film.

She won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Joy Turner in My Name Is Earl (2005–2009), earning nominations for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Jaime Elizabeth Pressly
• Stage Name: Jaime Pressly
• Born: July 30, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.65 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: James Liston Pressly and Brenda Sue Pressly (née Smith)
• Siblings: Jessica Pressly and James Liston Pressly Jr.
• Spouse: Hamzi Hijazi
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $7 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jaime Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina, United States, to parents James Liston Pressly (a car salesman) and Brenda Sue Pressly (née Smith, a dance instructor). She grew up in a middle-class family and trained in gymnastics and dance for 11 years, influenced by her mother’s dance studio.

At age 15, she was legally emancipated from her parents to pursue modeling and acting full-time with longer work hours. In 1992, her family moved to Costa Mesa, California, where she attended Costa Mesa High School for her sophomore year.

She focused on modeling and entertainment rather than higher education. Her ethnicity is Caucasian with English, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Scottish, Welsh, and remote French roots. Her religion is unknown.

Career

Jaime Pressly began as a model at age 13, appearing on teen magazine covers and working in Japan and Italy. She transitioned to acting in the mid-1990s with roles in Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997) and the series Push (1998).

She gained notice in Can’t Hardly Wait (1998), Joe Dirt (2001), and Not Another Teen Movie (2001). Her breakthrough came as Joy Turner in My Name Is Earl (2005–2009), winning an Emmy. She later starred in I Love You, Man (2009), Mom (2014–2021), Welcome to Flatch (2022), and various films and guest roles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jaimepressly

Personal Life

Jaime Pressly, 48 years old and 1.65 m tall, is in a long-term relationship with businessman Hamzi Hijazi since 2011. They have twin sons, Leo and Lenon Hijazi (born October 2017). She refers to Hijazi as her husband, though they are not legally married, and he is a stay-at-home dad.

She has full custody of her son Dezi James Calvo (born 2007) from her previous relationship with DJ Eric Calvo (2005–2008). She was married to entertainment lawyer Simran Singh from 2009 to 2011 (divorced citing irreconcilable differences). Past relationships include engagements and links to figures like Kid Rock and Carson Daly. She has no other children and prioritizes family in a non-traditional setup.

Net Worth

Jaime Pressly‘s net worth is estimated at $7 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in television series including My Name Is Earl and Mom (with per-episode salaries around $75,000); feature films such as I Love You, Man and Not Another Teen Movie; residuals from syndication and streaming platforms; modeling work early in her career; and potential endorsements or business ventures like her former clothing line.

Filmography

• Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997)
• Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)
• Joe Dirt (2001)
• Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
• I Love You, Man (2009)
• My Name Is Earl (2005–2009, TV series)
• Mom (2014–2021, TV series)
• Welcome to Flatch (2022, TV series)