Christina Hendricks (born Christina Rene Hendricks on May 3, 1975, in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American actress and former model, best known for her iconic role as Joan Holloway (later Joan Harris) on the critically acclaimed AMC series Mad Men (2007–2015) She was born to an American mother, Jackie Sue (a psychologist), and an English father, Robert Hendricks (who worked for the U.S. Forest Service). Because of her father’s job, the family moved frequently; she spent much of her childhood in Portland, Oregon, and Twin Falls, Idaho, before settling in Fairfax, Virginia, as a teenager. She became involved in local theater early on and, at age 10, dyed her hair red after reading Anne of Green Gables—a look that later became her signature. Hendricks began her career as a model in her late teens, working in New York and internationally from ages 18 to 27. She transitioned into acting in the late 1990s with roles in commercials and early television appearances, including Undressed, a recurring part on Beggars and Choosers, a memorable guest role as Saffron on Firefly, and a regular role on Kevin Hill. Her breakthrough came in 2007 when she was cast as the sharp, confident office manager Joan on Mad Men. The role earned her widespread critical praise, six Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and helped establish her as a modern embodiment of classic Hollywood glamour. She was named “the sexiest woman in the world” by Esquire readers in 2010 and has often been celebrated for her hourglass figure and red hair. After Mad Men, Hendricks continued working steadily in both television and film. Notable projects include Drive (2011), Ginger & Rosa (2012), Lost River (2014), The Neon Demon (2016), The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018), Toy Story 4 (2019, voice role), and the NBC series Good Girls (2018–2021), in which she starred as Beth Boland. She has also appeared in Another Period, Tin Star, and more recent projects. Hendricks is widely regarded as a talented, glamorous, and resilient performer who brought intelligence, strength, and old-school allure to one of television’s most memorable characters. Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) Weight: Typically listed around 154ibs Body measurements: 42-30-39 inches (bust-waist-hips) Bra size: Commonly reported in the range of 32H Dress size: 12 Shoe size: Around US 8 Hair: Signature deep red (naturally blonde; she has dyed it red since childhood). Eyes: Blue / blue-green. She’s known for her classic hourglass figure and has often spoken about the media’s intense focus on her body during the Mad Men years.