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Jaime Pressly Biography

Birth Name:Jaime Elizabeth Pressly

Birth Place:Kinston, North Carolina, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2012, she supported the "Spark of Love Toy Drive" of the Victorino Noval Foundation
  • Was nominated for a Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series for "My Name Is Earl" in 2007
  • In her childhood, she trained in gymnastics for 11 years
  • Started working as a model at the age of 13
  • Quote: "(On her "My Name Is Earl" character): "We're both strong, and there's something that all Southern women have in common - the survivor instinct․""
  • Best known for her role in the series "My Name is Earl․"
  • Published her memoir "It's Not Necessarily Not the Truth: Dreaming Bigger Than the Town You're From" in 2009

Awards

  • 2002MTV Movie Award-Best Line: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Breakout Performance, Actress: nominated
  • 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: winner
  • 2006OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress - Comedy Series: winner
  • 2007OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2007Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2010DFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2021Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 2023WIN Award-Actress Comedy Series: winner