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Jaime Pressly

  • Birthplace: Kinston, North Carolina, USA
  • Birthday: July 30, 1977

An icy blonde with a ripe Southern twang that complimented both comedic and more sinister roles, actress Jaime Pressley first gained attention for layouts in Playboy , which naturally led to a string of parts in B-grade pictures which focused primarily on her physique. Perseverance allowed her to show off a knack for broad comedy, which earned its best showcase as Joy Hickey, ex-wife and occasional nemesis of Jason Lee’s Earl in the NBC comedy “My Name is Earl” (2005- ). Pressley’s exuberant turn in the role earned her an Emmy in 2007, …more

Career Milestones

  • 2007

    Played Tina Armstrong, in the movie based on the popular video game, "DOA: Dead or Alive"

  • 2006

    Played a kidnapped college student in the thriller, "Cruel World"

  • 2005 to 2009

    Cast as Earl's ex-wife Joy in the NBC comedy "My Name is Earl"; received Emmy (2006), SAG (2007) and Golden Globe (2008) nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

  • 2004

    Played a crazed motorcycle-riding criminal in "Torque"

  • 2004

    Played Alex, the sassy dental assistant on the sitcom "Happy Family"

Awards

  • 2007

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Upcoming Appearances

In My Name Is Earl

Tonight at 19:30 TBS

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