Jaime King
A model turned actress who brought a cool, sharp-edged presence to blockbusters and cult favorites like Sin City.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American actress and model·Birthday: April 23·Generation X
Biography
Jaime King began her career as a teenage model, shot to fame in the glossy pages of fashion magazines before she could drive. That early immersion in high-stakes imagery gave her a unique poise, which she channeled into a screen career defined by versatility and a willingness to embrace the strange. Her breakout role as a doomed prostitute in Robert Rodriguez's stark, graphic novel adaptation Sin City showcased her ability to blend vulnerability with steely resolve. She later balanced big studio fare like Pearl Harbor with the long-form character work of Hart of Dixie, proving her range extended far beyond a single archetype. King's path reflects a deliberate shift from being seen to being the one who sees, crafting a career on her own terms.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Jaime was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jaime Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Jaime's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the pivotal role of Goldie/Wendy in the stylized noir film Sin City and its sequel.
- Starred as Lemon Breeland in the CW's popular dramedy series Hart of Dixie for four seasons.
- Headlined the Netflix zombie thriller series Black Summer, praised for its intense, raw approach to the genre.
- Appeared in the ensemble female-led heist film Ocean's 8, joining a major franchise.
Did You Know?
She was discovered by a modeling scout at the age of 14 in her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.
She is a twin; her fraternal twin brother is named James.
She is an advocate for children's health and has worked with the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
She was a close friend and roommate of actress Jessica Alba early in their careers.
“I learned early that an image is a story you choose to tell in a single frame.”
