Born name

Jennifer Marie Morrison

nickname

Jen, Jenny, J-Mo

Sun sign

Aries

Place of birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

nationality

training

Jennifer went to South Middle School. In 1997 she graduated from Prospect High School in Mt. Prospect, Illinois.

In 2000 she graduated from Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois and majored in theater and taught English.

She also went to Steppenwolf Theater Company .

occupation

Actress, model, film producer

family

• Father – David L. Morrison (retired music teacher)
• Mother – Judy Morrison (retired teacher)
• Siblings – Julia Morrison (younger sister), Daniel Morrison (younger brother)

Manager

John Carrabino Management

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 5½ inches or 166 cm

weight

52 kg or 115 pounds

friend/spouse

Jennifer Morrison dating –

1. Jesse Spencer (2004-2007) – She has been dating Australian actor Jesse Spencer since July 2004 on House MD. The duo became engaged on December 23, 2006. She was proposed to him at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. They separated in August 2007.
2. Amaury Nolasco (2009-2012) – Puerto Rican actor Amaury Nolasco and Morrison starred from January 2009 to May 2012.
3. Sebastian Stan (2012-2013) – This time it’s a Romanian actor, Sebastian Stan. They met on the set of Once Upon a Time The relationship ended after a year in July 2013.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Blonde (via Allure.com)

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

High cheekbones

measurements

34-24-33 inches or 86-61-84 cm

dress size

2 (USA) or 34 (EU)

shoe size

8 (USA) or 38.5 (EU)

brand promotion

She was a child model and appeared in various commercials such as Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Mondo, Verizon, Bengay, ADT and others.

Morrison has also appeared in print advertisements for, for example, JCPenney and Montgomery Ward.

Religion

atheism

Known for

Starring as Emma Swan in ABC’s fairytale drama TV series Once Upon a Time since 2011 and Dr. Allison Cameron on Fox’s medical television series House from 2004 to 2012.

first movie

Jennifer appeared in the 1994 film Overlap for her role as Meaghan Eastman.

First TV show

In 2001, Morrison played the role of Gwen on the science fiction TV series The Chronicles in an episode titled “Let Sleeping Dogs Fry.”

Personal trainer

Morrison keeps her diet simple, eating only veggies and fruit throughout the day. But she’s doing herself a favor by eating whatever she wants at dinner. She mainly eats healthy food for dinner, including sushi, grilled fish, etc. as she is motivated to eat well throughout the day. She drinks plenty of water throughout the day.

She doesn’t forget to drink coconut water before a workout. It gives her the right amount of pre-workout energy. Besides, it’s become a habit now and she longs for it too.

She has amazing legs. The secret behind this is cardio, especially when running. She runs 45 minutes, three to four times a week and sometimes alternates with yoga. She used to focus on weight training and boxing.

The actress also shares her fitness secrets with Shape Magazine.

Jennifer Morrison favorite things

• Kitchen – Italian
• Television Shows – Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (2003-2012), Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009), The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-2011), Planet Earth (2006-)
• Vacation spot – Lake Como in Italy
• Pet – your dog, Ava
• Movie – Bicycle Thieves (1948)
• Books – The Great Gatsby ( By F. Scott Fitzgerald), East of Eden ( By John Steinbeck)
• Color – Changes daily
• Restaurant – Italian in Vancouver, Madeo in LA, Pace in LA

Jennifer Morrison Facts

1. She was born in Chicago and grew up in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
2. In 2003, her father was named “Teacher of the Year” by the Illinois State Board of Education.
3. Her parents had worked at the same school she graduated from.
4. She was a cheerleader in her high school.
5. She had filmed 13 episodes in the famous sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
6. In 2007, she voiced the role of Kirce James in the video game Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.
7. If she wasn’t acting she would have taken classes just because both parents were in the field and Jennifer herself taught dance, drama and drama.
8. Her favorite way to relax is to clean things up. She feels less stressed when her fridge is organized.
9. She used to sing in her high school choir.
10. She can’t spell the words well.
11. If allowed, she can eat a cold pizza for breakfast every day.
12. She had played musical instruments like the clarinet and piano in her high school.
13. She also had her say in Sports Illustrated for Children in May 1992. She was featured alongside basketball player Michael Jordan.
14. Morrison was featured in the music video for Nick Lachey’s “Shut Up”.
15. Jennifer Morrison is not related to actor Matthew Morrison.
16. Find out more about Morrison on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.