Jennifer Newsom is an American actress and documentary filmmaker best known for writing, directing and producing such films as The Mask You Live In (2015) and Miss Representation (2011). In addition, she is the current first lady of San Francisco since her marriage to California Governor Gavin Christopher Newsom.
| About | Info |
| First and last name | Jennifer Siebel Newsom |
| Profession | California’s first partner |
| Popular for | American documentary filmmaker and partner of California as the wife of Governor Gavin Newsom |
Birthday and zodiac
| Age (from 2022) | 48 years old |
| Date of birth | June 19, 1974 |
| Constellation | Twins |
| Birthplace | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity |
Education
| School | The Branson School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business |
| University | Stanford University |
Physical statistics
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.7 m) |
| eye colour | Black |
| Weight | 57kg |
Net value
| Estimated net worth | $16 million |
Family and relationship
| Grandparent | John Fritz |
| Father | Ken Siebel |
| Mother | Judy Siebel |
| Husband | N/A |
| Brothers or sisters | N/A |
| Children | Montana Tessa Siebel Newsom, Dutch William Siebel Newsom, Hunter Siebel Newsom, Brooklynn Siebel Newsom |
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Jennifer Siebel Newsom Biography Timeline
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is an American filmmaker, actress, and advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. She was born on June 19, 1974, in San Francisco, California, USA. Newsom began her career in the entertainment industry as an actress before moving on to filmmaking and advocacy.
1996: Newsom graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Latin American studies.
2000: Newsom made her acting debut in the movie “Something’s Gotta Give”, playing the role of a young girlfriend.
2001: Newsom appeared in the television series ‘Madigan Men’ playing the role of Wendy Lipton.
2007: Newsom wrote, directed and produced her first documentary, ‘Miss Representation’, which examines the under-representation of women in media and politics.
2011: Newsom founded The Representation Project, a non-profit organization that uses film and media to advance gender equality and challenge harmful stereotypes.
2013: Newsom wrote, directed and produced her second documentary, The Mask You Live In, which explores the effects of traditional masculinity on boys and men.
2018: Newsom’s third documentary, “The Great American Lie”, was released, exploring the root causes of inequality in the United States.
2019: Newsom’s fourth documentary, The Empowerment Project: Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things, was released and highlights the accomplishments of everyday women breaking down barriers and making a positive impact on their communities.
Early life, age and family: Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Jennifer was born “Jennifer Siebel Newsom” on June 19, 1974 to American parents Kenneth F. Siebel Jr. and Judy Siebel (née Fritzer). Her father was an investment manager, while Jennifer’s mother, Judy, worked as a co-founder of a children’s museum called The Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, California.
Siebel grew up in the suburbs of Ross, California along with her four sisters, being the second oldest. Her older sister sadly passed away due to a golf cart accident when she was six years old.
Jennifer was present at the scene and has expressed her guilt over the accident that happened at the time.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom Education
Regarding her academic qualification, Jennifer studied at The Branson School while actively participating in sports activities such as basketball, tennis and soccer.
She then enrolled and graduated cum laude from Stanford University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American studies. In addition, Newsom completed her Master of Business Administration MBA in 2001.
After her MBA, Siebel took the initiative to study at the American Conservatory Theater, a non-profit theater company that offers classical and contemporary theater productions and acting programs. It enabled her to travel to Latin America, Africa and Europe on assignments from the American non-profit environmental organization ‘Conservation International’ (CI).
Jennifer Newsom marriage and children
Jennifer Newsom is a married woman and currently California’s first spouse as the wife of Governor Gavin Newsom. The couple took the vow in 2008 and will be together for 14 years in 2022.
Gavin and Jennifer are the parents of four children, Montana Tessa Newsom, Dutch William Siebel Newsom, Brooklyn Siebel Newsom and Hunter Siebel Newsom. They are the cousins of Siena Callan and Talitha Callan.
Professional life of Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Siebel moved to Hollywood in 2002 to pursue her acting career with determination. With her talents and experience, she landed and played various roles in TV shows such as Mad Men, Life, Numb3rs, and Medicine.
Her film, Miss Representation, released in 2011, received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Palo Alto International Film Festival. The film is based on encrypted stories of teenage girls, discussing the media and the personification of women.
After her successful film, she raised funds on Kickstarter to produce her second film, The Mask You Live In, which shows how the narrow cultural spectrum of masculinity constrains male society and offers restoration principles for balance.
In addition, Siebel made her third and fourth films in 2019 (The Great American Lie) and 2022 (Fair Play).
What is Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s net worth?
Siebel Newsom, the wife of Gavin Newsom, the mayor and governor of California, is estimated to have an estimated net worth of $8 million as of 2022.
tidbits
- Jennifer was born to American parents, Judy Siebel and Kenneth Siebel.
- She married Gavin Newsom, the mayor of San Francisco, in 2008.
- Sibel is an American by nationality, while her ethnicity remains a mystery.
- Jennifer is 1.65 meters tall, has black colored eyes and weighs about 57 kilograms.
- Newsom received dual honors from Stanford University.
