The Short Answer
Jaime Pressly did not disappear from acting.
After Mom ended in 2021, she took a series-regular role on Welcome to Flatch, then moved into guest roles and film work.
In 2025 and 2026, she appeared in Elsbeth, guest-starred in Netflix’s Leanne, and worked on the film Last Shot. She is also a mother of three sons.
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Who Is Jaime Pressly?
Jaime Elizabeth Pressly was born on 30 July 1977 in Kinston, North Carolina.
Her mother, Brenda Sue, was a dance instructor. Her father, James Liston Pressly, was a car salesman.
She started out as a model and moved into acting. Her early film work included Can’t Hardly Wait (1998), Joe Dirt (2001) and Not Another Teen Movie (2001).
My Name Is Earl: The Role That Made Her Famous
From 2005 to 2009, Pressly played Joy Turner on NBC’s My Name Is Earl.
Joy was Earl’s ex-wife: sharp-tongued, stubborn and funny, but also fiercely loyal to her family. The role made Pressly a television star.
In 2007, she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe and for Screen Actors Guild Awards.
My Name Is Earl ended in 2009 without a final resolution to its story. Fans still ask about a revival, but no revival has been confirmed.
Mom: Jill Kendall, 2014 to 2021
From 2014 to 2021, Pressly played Jill Kendall on CBS’s Mom.
Jill was a wealthy socialite in recovery from alcoholism. She joined the show in season 2 and became a series regular from season 3 until the end.
Pressly appeared in 127 episodes. She was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for the role.
Mom ran for eight seasons and ended in 2021. Pressly stayed with the show until its finale.
Was Jaime Pressly missing from Mom?
The old article claimed she missed one episode in season 7 for an unexplained reason and guessed at the cause.
No reliable reason for a single-episode absence was confirmed, so that speculation has been removed. Her overall run on Mom is clear: she was a regular cast member through the final season.
Welcome to Flatch and Later Television Work
In August 2022, Fox announced that Pressly had joined Welcome to Flatch as a series regular for its second season.
She played Barb Flatch in the mockumentary sitcom from 2022 to 2023.
Her later television work includes:
- 2023: A guest role as a tire shop manager on The Conners.
- 2025: A guest role as Tiff Giles, a fallen supermodel, in the Elsbeth episode “Glamazons”.
- 2026: A guest role in season 2 of Netflix’s Leanne, reuniting her on screen with Mom co-star Kristen Johnston and Mom co-creator Chuck Lorre.
Leanne season 2 premiered on Netflix on 27 August 2026. Pressly played Leanne’s hairdresser in the season.
What She Did in 2026
Pressly stayed busy in 2026, with both television and film work.
She appeared in Leanne season 2 on Netflix. She also played the estranged mother of a young basketball prodigy in the film Last Shot, opposite Michael Rapaport.
Last Shot was also the first project from her production company, Liston James Productions. In an October 2026 interview, she said she had recently wrapped the second season of All’s Fair and had just finished a film in Atlanta.
She has also remained active on the fan-convention circuit, including a scheduled appearance at FAN EXPO Cleveland in March 2026.
Her OnlyFans Account
In May 2026, Pressly started an OnlyFans account. The account launched on 7 May 2026.
She told Variety she had always believed in evolving with the times. She said the platform let her connect directly with fans and create content on her own terms.
Is Jaime Pressly Married Now?
No. Jaime Pressly is not currently married.
She was married to entertainment lawyer Simran Singh. They married on 26 September 2009 and divorced in 2011. They had no children together.
She has been in a long-term relationship with Hamzi Hijazi since 2011. They met at his Santa Monica boutique. They are not legally married, although they are sometimes described as husband and wife in casual coverage.
Her Children
Pressly is a mother of three sons.
- Dezi James Calvo, born on 11 May 2007, from her relationship with DJ Eric Calvo.
- Twin sons Leo and Lenon Hijazi, born in October 2017, with Hamzi Hijazi.
The old article got this badly wrong. It said she had a baby while filming Mom and named a son born in August 2017. Neither claim was correct.
Her Career at a Glance
| Period | Project | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2009 | My Name Is Earl | Joy Turner |
| 2014–2021 | Mom | Jill Kendall |
| 2022–2023 | Welcome to Flatch | Barb Flatch |
| 2023 | The Conners (guest) | Tire shop manager |
| 2025 | Elsbeth (guest) | Tiff Giles |
| 2026 | Leanne season 2 (guest) | Leanne’s hairdresser |
| 2026 | Last Shot (film) | Estranged mother |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jaime Pressly still acting?
Yes. Her most recent screen work includes Elsbeth in 2025, Leanne season 2 in 2026, and the film Last Shot in 2026.
What happened to Jaime Pressly after Mom?
Mom ended in 2021. She then joined Welcome to Flatch for its second season, followed by guest roles and film work.
Who is Jaime Pressly’s husband?
She does not have a husband now. Her only marriage was to Simran Singh, from 2009 to 2011. Her long-term partner since 2011 is Hamzi Hijazi.
How many children does Jaime Pressly have?
Three sons: Dezi, born in 2007, and twins Leo and Lenon, born in 2017.
