Jaime Pressly Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Emmy Awards

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly, known professionally as Jaime Pressly, is an American actress, model, and entrepreneur celebrated for her Emmy-winning role as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom My Name Is Earl (2005–2009).

With a career spanning modeling, film, and television, she gained recognition for her comedic talent and versatile performances in projects like Not Another Teen Movie (2001), I Love You, Man (2009), and Mom (2014–2021).

Profile

• Full Name: Jaime Elizabeth Pressly
• Stage Name: Jaime Pressly
• Born: 30, July 1977
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Model, Producer, Fashion Designer
• Height: 1.65m
• Parents: Brenda Sue Smith, James Liston Pressly
• Siblings: Jessica Pressly, James Liston Pressly Jr.
• Spouse: Simran Singh (m. 2009–2011)
• Boyfriends: Eric Calvo (ex), Hamzi Hijazi
• Children: Dezi James Calvo, Leo Hijazi, Lenon Hijazi
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $7 million

Early Life and Education

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina, to Brenda Sue Smith, a dance instructor, and James Liston Pressly, a car salesman.

She grew up with two siblings, Jessica and James Liston Jr.

Pressly attended Costa Mesa High School in California after her family relocated in 1992 during her parents’ divorce. She dropped out of school at 15 and successfully sought legal emancipation to pursue a modeling contract in Japan, as her parents could not accompany her.

Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Jaime Pressly began her career as a model, training in gymnastics and dance for 11 years before landing modeling gigs in the U.S., Italy, and Japan by age 14.

Her early acting roles included an uncredited appearance in Baywatch (1995) and a cameo in Mercenary (1996), followed by her lead debut as Violet in the direct-to-video film Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997).

She gained further exposure through guest roles on Push (1998) and Mortal Kombat: Conquest (1998), and a supporting part in the teen comedy Can’t Hardly Wait (1998). Her first major television role came as a lead in Jack & Jill (1999–2001) on The WB, establishing her as a promising actress.

Pressly’s breakthrough came with her role as Joy Turner on My Name Is Earl (2005–2009), earning her a Primetime Emmy Award in 2007 and nominations for a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards.

During this period, she starred in films like Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Joe Dirt (2001), Torque (2004), and DOA: Dead or Alive (2006), showcasing her comedic and action-oriented versatility. She also launched her lingerie line, J’aime, in 2003, which expanded into sleepwear and ready-to-wear collections, earning praise at L.A. Fashion Week in 2007 before closing in 2008.

Her role in I Love You, Man (2009) further solidified her comedic reputation.

Pressly’s later career includes her role as Jill Kendall on the CBS sitcom Mom (2014–2021), earning a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for her portrayal of an alcoholic socialite.

She starred in Jennifer Falls (2014) and appeared in Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023). Beyond acting, she has voiced characters in Horton Hears a Who! (2008) and made guest appearances on shows like The Conners and BoJack Horseman.

Pressly remains a multifaceted figure, balancing acting, producing, and public appearances, with a lasting impact on comedy television and a strong social media presence.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @jaimepressly
• Facebook Handle: Jaime Pressly
• Twitter Handle: @theJaimePressly

Personal Life

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly dated actor Simon Rex in 2000–2001 and was engaged to DJ Eric Calvo from 2006 to 2008, with whom she shares a son, Dezi James Calvo, born in 2007.

She married entertainment lawyer Simran Singh in 2009, but they divorced in 2011. Since 2011, Pressly has been in a relationship with Hamzi Hijazi, and the couple welcomed twin sons, Leo and Lenon Hijazi, in 2017.

She has spoken openly about her brief struggle with bulimia as a teenager and her commitment to fitness and family life. In 2011, she faced legal issues after a DUI arrest in Santa Monica, California, resulting in three years of informal probation.

Filmography

• Poison Ivy: The New Seduction (1997)
• Can’t Hardly Wait (1998)
• Inferno (1999)
• Poor White Trash (2000)
• Joe Dirt (2001)
• Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
• Torque (2004)
• Death to the Supermodels (2005)
• DOA: Dead or Alive (2006)
• I Love You, Man (2009)
• A Haunted House 2 (2014)

Net Worth

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly has an estimated net worth of $7 million.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive acting career, including starring roles in My Name Is Earl and Mom, as well as film appearances and producing credits.