Who is Jennifer Siebel Newsom? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Jennifer Lynn Siebel Newsom

Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Gavin Newsom (m. 2008)

father: Ken Siebel

mother: Judy Siebel

children: Brooklynn Siebel Newsom, Dutch William Siebel Newsom, Hunter Siebel Newsom, Montana Tessa Siebel Newsom

Born Country: United States

Actresses T V & Movie Producers

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: California

City: San Francisco, California

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education: Stanford University

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Career

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s acting career began in 2002, in the thriller film ‘Waiting for Anna’, where she had a main role. She also made her television debut the same year, with a supporting role in the TV series ‘Presidio Med’. She was also seen in the action adventure series ‘She Spies’.

In 2003, she had a minor role in the romantic comedy film ‘Something’s Gotta Give’. She continued to appear in several other films, though mostly in minor roles. In 2008, she was seen in the drama film ‘Bone Dry’ in an important role. It was directed by Brett A Hart. The same year, she also had another important role in the slasher film ‘April Fool’s Day’. Directed by the Butcher Brothers, the film is a remake of the 1986 film of the same title. She also had a significant role in the 2010 fantasy film ‘Tales of An Ancient Empire’. The film was directed by Albert Pyun. She played recurring as well as guest roles in several TV shows such as ‘Numb3rs’, ‘Life’ and ‘Mad Men’.

She became known for the 2011 American documentary film ‘Miss Representation’, which she wrote, directed and also produced. The film was about the struggles that women had to face every day and also explored how mainstream media under-represents women in influential positions. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in the documentary category. For the film, she interviewed many important women in media, such as Rachel Maddow and Jane Fonda. The film was hugely praised by critics. It won awards and nominations, at multiple festivals as well, such as the Sonoma Film Festival, and the Maui Film Festival.

In 2015, she wrote, produced and directed ‘The Mask You Live In’, her second documentary film. In the film, she explores what she perceives as harmful notions regarding masculinity.

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Family & Personal Life

Jennifer Siebel Newsom was born in San Francisco, California on 19th June, 1974. Her parents were Kenneth and Judy Siebel. Her father was an investment manager, and her mother is a co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito.

Jennifer was the oldest of four sisters and she studied at Ross Grammar School as well as The Branson School. She later pursued her higher studies AT Stanford University, from where she graduated in 1996. She also got an MBA degree in 2001.

She also worked with Conservation International, a worldwide environment coalition.

She is married to the current California Governor Gavin Newsom. The couple got married in 2008 and have four children, Montana Tessa, Hunter, Brooklynn and Dutch.

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