Biography
Who is Jaime King?
Early life and background
Jaime King was born on April 23, 1979, in Omaha, Nebraska, in the United States. Her parents are Nancy King and Robert King. She grew up with an older sister named Sandi, an older brother named Barry, and a younger brother named Robert. Her parents separated during her childhood. She attended Westside High School in Omaha before leaving in order to pursue professional opportunities in New York City.
During her school years, she also attended Nancy Bounds' Studios, a modeling school located in Omaha. After moving away from traditional high school, she continued her education through a home-study program run by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Modeling career
Jaime was discovered in November 1993 while attending modeling school in her home state. Model agent Michael Flutie spotted her at a graduation fashion show and invited her to New York City. She joined Company Management and initially used her childhood nickname, James, to avoid confusion with another established model at the agency.
Her career advanced rapidly when she appeared in an advertisement for Abercrombie and Fitch. By age 15, she had been featured in major fashion publications including Vogue, Mademoiselle, Allure, and Seventeen. By age 16, her work appeared in Glamour and Harper's Bazaar. She also walked the runway for prominent fashion houses such as Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Christian Dior. In 1998, she began co-hosting the MTV fashion series House of Style alongside Rebecca Romijn.
Acting career highlights
Jaime began transitioning into acting in the late 1990s, taking on small film roles before landing larger parts. Her early appearances included the comedy Happy Campers and a supporting role in the biographical crime film Blow. In 2001, she appeared in the historical romance Pearl Harbor as a nurse named Betty Bayer, which earned her a New Stylemaker title at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Throughout the 2000s, she appeared in a diverse range of films. She starred in the action adaptation Bulletproof Monk and appeared in the comedy White Chicks. In 2005, she portrayed the twin characters Goldie and Wendy in the graphic novel adaptation Sin City, directed by Robert Rodriguez. Her other film credits include Cheaper by the Dozen 2, The Alibi, The Spirit, and Ocean's 8.
Personal life
Jaime stands at a height of 175 centimeters. She married Kyle Newman, and her family life has occasionally intersected with her public profile. Throughout her career in both fashion and entertainment, she has maintained professional connections across the United States while living and working primarily in entertainment hubs such as Los Angeles and New York.
Birthday and age
Jaime King was born on April 23, 1979, which makes Jaime 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Jaime shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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