What Is January Jones' Net Worth and Salary?
January Jones is an American actress who has a net worth of $10 million. Although January Jones has booked a wide range of different roles in various projects over the years, she is perhaps best known for portraying the character of Betty Draper in the critically-acclaimed series "Mad Men." During her time on "Mad Men," Jones was singled out for praise by critics, and she was nominated for two Golden Globes and an Emmy Award.
Outside of her work on "Mad Men," January gained notoriety for playing Melissa Chartres in "The Last Man on Earth," a series that ran from 2015 to 2018. Jones is also an established film actress, and she has appeared in movies like "American Wedding," "We Are Marshall," "The Boat That Rocked," "Unknown," "Seeking Justice," and "X-Men: First Class." In the latter film, she played the superhero Emma Frost.
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"Mad Men" Salary
Although January Jones' salary fluctuated during her time on "Mad Men," she eventually earned a peak of $100,000 per episode. With an average of 13 episodes per season, this per-season amount equates to a per-season salary of $1.3 million.
Early Life
January Kristen Jones was born on January 5, 1978, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Although you might assume that she was simply named after her birth month, January's parents actually named her after the fictional character January Wayne, who appeared in the novel "Once Is Not Enough" by Jacqueline Susann. When Jones was one year old, she relocated with her family to Hecla, South Dakota. At the age of 18, January moved back to Sioux Falls and completed her senior year of high school.
Career
January started her career as a model, having been scouted during her high school years. At the encouragement of the talent scout, Jones relocated to New York after graduating and began modeling for various brands. Over the years, January established herself in advertising campaigns for brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Versace, Clearasil, and Kerastase. Over the course of her modeling career, Jones has appeared on the covers of magazines such as "Interview," "Allure," "Rolling Stone," "Town & Country," "The Hollywood Reporter," "Harper's Bazaar," "Marie Claire," "Tatler," "Glamour," "Red," "Cosmopolitan," "Grazia," "Tu Style," "Maxim," and "GQ."
By 1999, Jones was starting to focus more on acting. That year, she booked a role in the TV series "Get Real" and the film "It's the Rage." In 2001, she appeared in films like "The Glass House" and "Bandits," and she also booked roles in a number of TV pilots. After booking additional roles in films like "Bandits" and "Taboo," Jones booked a much more substantial role in "Anger Management" alongside Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson. 2003 was a busy year for January, as she also booked roles in mainstream films like "American Wedding" and "Love Actually."
During this period, Jones' television career also advanced. In 2004 and 2005, she appeared in the TV film "Love's Enduring Promise" and the short-lived but critically-acclaimed series "Huff." In 2005, she appeared alongside Barry Pepper and Tommy Lee Jones in the film "The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada." Tommy Lee Jones' directorial debut received overwhelmingly strong reviews from critics.
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January played another important role in the film "We Are Marshall" as the wife of the American football coach Red Dawson. The film received mixed reviews from critics, and it underperformed at the box office with gross earnings of $43.5 million on a budget of $65 million. Despite this disappointment, Jones gained greater exposure and it helped her land more significant roles in the future.
In 2007, January joined the cast of "Mad Man." She appeared in 67 episodes over the series' eight-year run as Betty Draper, a suburban housewife of the main character, Don Draper. "Mad Men" quickly earned widespread praise from critics, and it won a vast number of awards. These included 16 Emmys and five Golden Globe Awards. Many critics consider "Mad Men" to be one of the greatest shows of all time. January was singled out for praise, and she was nominated for two Golden Globes and one Emmy Award as a result of her performances.
During her stint on "Mad Men," January continued to appear in films such as "The Boat That Rocked," "Unknown," "X:Men: First Class," "Seeking Justice," "Good Kill," and "Unity." Following the end of "Mad Men" in 2015, Jones moved on to "The Last Man on Earth." She landed a central role in the series and appeared in 63 episodes. In 2019, Jones booked another role in the series "The Politician." In 2020, she joined the cast of "Spinning Out," which was canceled after one season.
Relationships
From 2003 to 2006, Jones was in a relationship with singer Josh Groban. In 2011, she welcomed her first child into the world, although she has never revealed the identity of the father. January has also dated Ashton Kutcher, Jim Carrey, Jason Sudeikis, and Will Forte.
Real Estate
In 2014, January was involved in two notable real estate deals. In May, she dropped $1.7 million on a mansion in the neighborhood of Topanga in Los Angeles. Spanning 3,279 square feet, the four-bedroom home features a large backyard complete with a swimming pool and a zipline. When she purchased the home, it had been recently renovated. The "family-friendly" home suited Jones and the priority she placed on raising her son in a nice environment.
In September, Jones sold her previous home in Los Feliz for $1.37 million. The Mediterranean-style home, first constructed in 1923, has a gated perimeter and features 2,200 square feet of living space, hardwood floors, French doors, and three bedrooms. Located on the famous hillsides of Los Feliz, the residence provides excellent views of the Griffith Observatory and the surrounding area. Jones originally purchased the home in 2009 for $1.02 million.
