What is January Jones’ Net Worth and Salary?

January Jones is an American actress with a net worth of $10 million. She is best known for her role as Betty Draper in the hit series “Mad Men,” which earned her critical praise and award nominations. Jones also played Melissa Chartres in “The Last Man on Earth” and has appeared in several films such as “American Wedding,” “We Are Marshall,” and “X-Men: First Class,” where she portrayed the superhero Emma Frost.

Early Life of January Jones

January Kristen Jones was born on January 5th, 1978 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Her parents named her after the fictional character January Wayne from the novel “Once Is Not Enough” by Jacqueline Susann. She grew up in Hecla, South Dakota, but moved back to Sioux Falls to complete her senior year of high school when she was 18 years old.

January Jones’ Modeling and Acting Career

January Jones began her career as a model after being scouted in high school and moved to New York after graduation. She modeled for various brands and appeared on the covers of magazines like “Interview,” “Rolling Stone,” and “GQ.” In 1999, Jones began focusing more on acting and booked roles in TV series, films, and pilots. She appeared in films like “Anger Management,” “American Wedding,” and “Love Actually” and TV shows like “Huff” and “Mad Men.”

During her eight-year run on “Mad Men,” Jones played Betty Draper, a suburban housewife, and received critical acclaim. She appeared in other films like “X-Men: First Class” and TV shows like “The Last Man on Earth” and “The Politician.”

Currently, Jones’ net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.

January Jones’ Personal Life

From 2003 to 2006, Jones was in a relationship with singer Josh Groban. In 2011, she gave birth to her first child but has never disclosed the identity of the father. Jones began dating her co-star Will Forte in 2015 after meeting on the set of “Last Man on Earth.”

January Jones’ Salary on “Mad Men”

During her time on “Mad Men,” January Jones’ salary varied, but eventually reached a peak of $100,000 per episode. With an average of 13 episodes per season, this translates to a per-season salary of $1.3 million.

January Jones’ Real Estate Deals in 2014

In January 2014, January Jones made two notable real estate deals. She spent $1.7 million on a recently renovated mansion in Topanga, Los Angeles. The 3,279 square feet home boasts four bedrooms, a large backyard with a swimming pool and a zipline. The family-friendly property suited Jones’ wish to raise her son in a nice environment.

In September 2014, Jones sold her Mediterranean-style home in Los Feliz for $1.37 million. The three-bedroom home spans 2,200 square feet and features hardwood floors, French doors, and excellent views of the Griffith Observatory and surrounding area. Jones originally bought the gated property for $1.02 million in 2009.

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