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My Take
Christina Hendricks gave us one of television's great performances as Joan Holloway in Mad Men, and I still don't think she has received full credit for it. Joan could have been mere set dressing in a lesser actress's hands; Hendricks turned her into the show's sharpest study of power, dignity, and survival in a man's world. Six Emmy nominations hint at the achievement, but awards lag behind what audiences felt. I also admire her range across voice work, comedy, and character parts, and the way a former model rebuilt herself as a serious actor. She is proof that presence and intelligence can share the same frame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Christina Hendricks
- Name (Japanese)
- クリスティーナ・ヘンドリックス
- Reading
- くりすてぃーな・へんどりっくす
- Born
- May 3, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / comedian / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Fairfax High School
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Lucy Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mad Men | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Christina Hendricks born?
Born May 3, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Christina Hendricks from?
Christina Hendricks is from Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
What does Christina Hendricks do?
Christina Hendricks works as actor, voice actor, comedian, television actor, film actor.
What is Christina Hendricks known for?
Notable works include Mad Men.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.