Christina Hendricks

Cast in her breakout role as the curvaceous office manager, Joan Holloway, in the AMC original series, "Mad Men"

First regular series role, playing attorney Nicolette Raye on the courtroom drama "Kevin Hill" (UPN)

Portrayed a seductive con artist in two episodes of Joss Whedon's "Firefly" (FOX)

Had a recurring role on Showtime's "Beggars and Choosers" as intern Kelly Kramer

Appeared in her television debut in the TV-movie, "Sorority"

Began acting in Junior Musical Playhouse productions in Fairfax, VA

Modeled briefly after high school