Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina. She is of English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. She began her career as a model and dancer before transitioning into acting.
Jaime Pressly began her acting career in the mid-1990s. Her early roles included appearances in television shows and films such as “Silk Stalkings” (1996), “Poison Ivy: The New Seduction” (1997), and “Pushing Tin” (1999). She steadily built her career, appearing in a variety of film and television projects.
Pressly is best known for her role as Joy Turner in the NBC sitcom “My Name Is Earl” (2005-2009). Her performance earned her critical acclaim and widespread recognition. She also starred in the TV Land sitcom “Jennifer Falls” (2014) and had a recurring role in the CBS sitcom “Mom” (2019-2021). More recently, she has been a series regular on the CBS sitcom “B Positive” (2020-2022) and the FOX sitcom “Welcome to Flatch” (2022-2023).
Jaime Pressly won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2007 for her role as Joy Turner in “My Name Is Earl.” She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2006 for the same role. Her success on “My Name Is Earl” significantly boosted her career.