Jaime Pressly is an American actress and model, best known for her role as Joy Turner on the television series My Name Is Earl. Born on July 30, 1977, in Kinston, North Carolina, she began her career in modeling before transitioning to acting in the late 1990s. In addition to her work on My Name Is Earl, Pressly has appeared in various films and television shows, earning critical acclaim and several awards, including an Emmy Award. She is also known for her roles in movies like Not Another Teen Movie and I Love You, Man.