Christina Hendricks

British-American actress

Photo by: Dominick D · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:May 3, 1975

Age:51

Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Born in:Knoxville, United States

Languages:English

Stage Actor Actor Voice Actor Film Actor Comedian Television Actor Fashion Model Model

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Famous For

Notable Work

Mad Men

Movies & TV

Mad MenDriveAngelFireflyCold Case

Awards

Lucy Award (2013)

Christina Hendricks

British-American actress

Biography

Christina Rene Hendricks (born May 3, 1975) is an American actress and former model. She is best known for her role as Joan Holloway on the critically acclaimed AMC period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015). In 2010, a poll of female readers taken by Esquire magazine named her "the sexiest woman in the world". She was also voted "Best Looking Woman in America". Hendricks has received various accolades, including two Actor Awards and two Critics' Choice Awards, as well as nominations for six Primetime Emmy Awards. Born to an American mother and English father in Knoxville, Tennessee, Hendricks was raised in Portland, Oregon, and Twin Falls, Idaho, where she became active in local theater. After completing high school in Virginia, she moved to New York City to pursue a modelling career, following her entry into a Seventeen cover contest. She continued to work internationally as a model for over a decade before transitioning into acting. Hendricks had recurring roles on television series such as Beggars and Choosers (2001–2002) and Kevin Hill (2004–2005), before being cast as Joan Holloway on AMC's Mad Men in 2007, where she remained a regular cast member until the series' conclusion in 2015. She later starred on series such as Another Period (2015–2016), Hap and Leonard (2016), Tin Star (2017–2019), and NBC's Good Girls (2018–2021). Her film credits include Drive (2011), I Don't Know How She Does It (2011), Ginger & Rosa (2012), God's Pocket (2014), Lost River (2014), The Neon Demon (2016), Bad Santa 2 (2016), Fist Fight (2017), The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018), and Toy Story 4 (2019).

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Actress Christina Hendricks at The Paley Center For Media's PaleyFest 2014 Honoring "Mad Men"

Star of Mad Men, Zoolander 2, Toy Story 4, Scoob!, and Good Girls, with husband Geoffrey Arend photobombing! NYC Nov '16.

Christina Hendricks in 2010

Christina Hendricks launches Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition at The Star American actress and star of the award-winning television series 'Mad Men', Christina Hendricks was in Sydney tonight and attended a closed event to launch the Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. As a style icon and proud spec-wearer, Ms Hendricks will be a judge and ambassador for the Specsavers competition, following international supermodel and photographer Helena Christensen, who was the face of the campaign in 2011. The Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition is a nationwide search for the country’s most stylish spec-wearer that celebrates the individual style and confidence of those who wear glasses. Ms Hendricks will join a cast of judges who represent some of Australia’s finest in the fashion and modelling industry to judge the competition – and will personally mentor this year’s winner at a photo shoot in Los Angeles. Ms Hendricks said, “I’m really looking forward to coming to Australia and being a part of the Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. It’s a great initiative that encourages people to be proud and confident of wearing their glasses. “Personally, I love to wear glasses and experiment with different shapes, colours and styles. I even wear specs when I’m on the red carpet! Glasses are a great fashion accessory that can either complement my outfit or be a statement piece.” Head of Style Communications and Development at Specsavers, Pernilla Algede said, “We’re delighted to welcome Ms Hendricks as part of the 2012 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. “Ms Hendricks is renowned for her timeless fashion sense, grace and style; she is a wonderful role model for spec wearers and the perfect ambassador for Specsavers.” The winner will receive a trip to Los Angeles and a 12 month modelling contract with SCOOP Model Management. The competition provides a great opportunity for gorgeous specs wearers to catch the eye of the modelling industry, and could help to fast-track their way to a successful career. Ms Hendricks will appear at a closed event in Sydney on Wednesday 3 October to launch the competition. Entries to the 2012 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year will open 4 October 2012. Stay tuned for further information on the competition and how to enter at www.facebook.com/SpecsaversAustralia. Websites SpecSavers Australia www.specsavers.com.au The Star www.star.com.au The Darling www.thedarling.com.au Echo Entertainment www.echoentertainment.com.au Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography Eva Rinaldi Photography www.evarinaldi.com Music News Australia www.musicnewsaustralia.com Open Haus www.openhaus.net.au