Jaime Pressly

Jaime Elizabeth Pressly is a renowned American actress and model, born on July 30, 1977, famous for her role as Joy Turner on the NBC sitcom 'My Name Is Earl' (2005–2009), which won her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Pressly's filmography includes 'Can't Hardly Wait' (1998), 'Inferno' (1999), 'Not Another Teen Movie' (2001), 'The Karate Dog' (2004), and 'I Love You, Man' (2009). She was also an integral part of the CBS sitcom 'Mom' (2014–2021), which earned her a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Born in Kinston, North Carolina, she started her career as a model at the age of 14, becoming the spokesmodel for the International Cover Model Search and later ventured to Japan for further modeling opportunities. Turning to acting, Pressly made notable appearances in several roles that took advantage of her looks and Southern charm. These ranged from a vengeful seductress in 'Poison Ivy: The New Seduction' to a motorcycle-riding criminal in 'Torque.' Her breakthrough came between 2005 and 2009 with the sitcom 'My Name Is Earl,' where her charismatic and humorous portrayal of Joy Turner won her critical acclaim. She later continued her television roles and even ventured into character voice-overs for animated films. Besides her acting career, Pressly launched a lingerie and clothing line, J'aime by Jaime Pressly, in 2003, which further expanded to include sleepwear.