When you truly love something, no one can stop you from achieving it. Although being born in a low-income family, Jena Malone took all the experiences from her childhood positively and rose to stardom, appearing in movies like ‘Donnie Darko,’ ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘The Hunger Games series.’ Let’s read further to find more information about her.
Quick Facts of Jena Malone
| Full Name | Jena Malone |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1984 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Birthplace | Sparks, Nevada, USA |
| Husband | Ethan De Lorenzo |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, Musician |
| Children | One |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height | 5’5″ |
| Weight | 56kg |
| Sun Sign | Scorpio |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Body Measurement | 33-25-35 |
| Shoe size | 8 (US) |
| Online Presence | Instagram, Twitter |
Who is Jena Malone?
Jena Malone is an American actress, musician, and photographer. She grew up in a low-income family. They frequently changed their living place from one place to another. They also had to live in cars and hotels from time to time. She had already lived in 27 different places by the time she was nine years old.
She takes all the experiences from her childhood very positively. All the problems that she faced as a child prepared her for the events that she is facing now. It prepared her for the strange lifestyle of an actor. From her childhood experiences, she learned that security is within one’s own self, not inside four concrete walls.
After watching her mother perform in the community theater, she became interested in acting. In 1995, she traveled to Las Vegas and started taking acting classes. She also convinced her mother to move to Los Angeles.
She often mentions that they had faced financial problems during their stay in Los Angeles. From sixth to eighth grade, she was homeschooled, and after that, she attended the Professional Children’s School in New York for ninth grade.
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After moving to Los Angeles, she got a role in a USC student film project called ‘Sunday’s Child.’ There, she met her manager Beverly Strong. After that, she also appeared in Michael Jackson’s music video. In 1996, she starred in her debut film ‘Bastard out of California.’ She had played the role of a physically and sexually abused girl. She won the Young Artist Award for her role in the movie.
How tall is Jena Malone? Her Body Measurements
Jena Malone stands 5’5″ tall. Though she is already a mother, she knows how to keep herself in good shape. Her weight is 56 kg. She has a ‘Banana‘ shaped body. Her bra size is 32A; body measurement is 33-25-35, and shoe size is 8.
How old is Jena Malone?
Jean Malone was born on November 21, 1984, in Sparks, Nevada, US. Her father’s name is Edward Berge, and her mother’s name is Deborah “Debbie” Malone. She was a single mother. During her childhood, she was raised by her mother and her mother’s girlfriend, whom she called ‘Godmom.’ Her grandfather was Karl Berge, the Karls Silver Club’s previous owner.
She looks so young. So, it might be difficult to acknowledge that she is now 34 years old.
Jena Malone Movies
She has played in several popular movies. Some of them are:
- Donnie Darko (2001)- It is a 2001 science fiction film directed by Richard Kelly. Jena Malone plays the character of Gretchen Ross in the movie. The movie has received wide critical acclaim.
- Pride and Prejudice (2005)- It is a 2005 romance film directed by Joe Wright. Keira Knightley is the lead actress in the movie. Jena Malone plays the role of ‘Lydia Bennet’ in the movie. It was successful at the box office and has garnered positive reviews.
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)- You might wonder when you see Jena Malone in the movie. That’s because she wasn’t in the theatrical cut and was only there in the Ultimate Edition home media release. In it, she had a minor role as Jenet Klyburn, a scientist at the DC universe STAR Labs.
Besides these movies, she has also appeared in Into the Wild (2007), Sucker Punch (2011), and The Hunger Games Series (2012-2015).
Who is Jena Malone married to?
Jena Malone got engaged to a photographer, Ethan De Lorenzo, on August 30, 2016. They soon announced the pregnancy of Malone and welcomed their baby boy Ode Mountain DeLorenzo in May. She was pregnant before she was engaged. DeLorenzo revealed her pregnancy by posting her picture on Instagram.
They were in a relationship since 2014 and are very happy with each other. Before she gave birth, she expressed her thanks to him, saying he was the best man she’s ever met, and she thanks him for being there, for his love, and for being a true partner.
Before Ethan De Lorenzo, she had an affair with the following people:
- Erik von Detten (1999-2000): He was an actor. Their relationship lasted for nearly two years.
- Galen Pehrson (2012-2013): He was a music video director. They met while he was working on his short animated movie, El Gato.
- M. Blash (2013-2015): He was an actor and director known for his work in The Wait(2013), Lying (2006), etc.
She has not been involved in any scandals or controversies till now.
Net Worth
Although she has not played a major character in many movies, the self-made actress has a net worth of $4 million as of 2019. We should all be inspired by her.
Social Media Presence
It is no doubt that this beautiful lady will have lots of followers. She often posts pictures on Instagram.
She had 356k followers on Instagram in 2019. Follow her with this link.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSLlWjgrVy/
She doesn’t often tweet on Twitter. She has 159k followers on Twitter and 184k followers on Facebook. The below one is one of her tweets in 2016.
So much love and excitement for the revolution that has only JUST BEGUN!! https://t.co/KSgFO6eWjF
— Jena Malone (@MaloneJena) May 12, 2016
We can see the last time she updated on Facebook was 3 years ago. So, you can follow her on Facebook, but don’t hope to see more updates any time soon.
https://www.facebook.com/jena.malone/photos/a.185012064998455/695649707268019/?type=3&theater
