Biography
Who is Jena Malone?
Early life and upbringing
Jena Malone was born in Sparks, Nevada, on November 21, 1984. Her childhood involved moving frequently, as her family faced periods of poverty and homelessness. By the time she reached age nine, she had lived in 27 different locations.
Her mother was a local theater performer, which inspired Jena to pursue acting. The family moved to Las Vegas in 1995 before eventually relocating to Los Angeles. This move was driven by her desire to establish a professional acting career.
She attended the Professional Children's School in New York City for ninth grade after being homeschooled. In 1999, she left high school and later earned her GED in 2001. She has one maternal half-sibling and three paternal half-brothers.
Acting career highlights
Malone began her professional path with the 1996 television film Bastard Out of Carolina. This role earned her nominations from the Screen Actors Guild and the Independent Spirit Awards. She followed this with a Golden Globe nomination for the 1997 film Hope.
In 1997, she appeared in the science fiction movie Contact, winning a Saturn Award for her performance. She also appeared in the 1998 drama Stepmom alongside Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Her role in the 2001 film Donnie Darko later became a cult favorite.
She reached significant commercial success playing Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games film series from 2013 to 2015. This role earned her a Teen Choice Award. Her recent film work includes the horror movies The Neon Demon, Antebellum, and Consecration.
Music and production work
Beyond acting, Jena Malone is a musician who released music under the name Jena Malone and the Bloodstains. Her sound has been described as experimental electronic music. In 2008, she started the musical project known as The Shoe.
She has also moved into film production, serving as an executive producer for the 2020 drama Lorelei. Her career spans various media, including television roles in crime dramas like Goliath and Too Old to Die Young.
Birthday and age
Jena Malone was born on November 21, 1984, which makes Jena 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jena shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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