Happy birthday! January Jones turns 48 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on January 5, 2026

The iconic and legendary actress turns 48 on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

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January Jones is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress January Jones (The Last Man on Earth, Mad Men, X-Men: First Class, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Jones, a cultural icon

Born January Kristen Jones in Sioux Falls on January 5, 1978, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Jones' not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little January hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for January Jones as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, January, you're the best!