Jennifer Nicole Freeman, often credited as Jennifer N. Freeman, is an American actress. She is best known for playing the role of Claire Kyle in the sitcom My Wife and Kids (introduced in season 2) and her film roles in You Got Served (2004), and Johnson Family Vacation (2004).
Jennifer Freeman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jennifer Nicole Freeman Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Jennifer N. Freeman |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Career
editFreeman is best known for playing the role of Claire Kyle (replacing Jazz Raycole) in the ABC sitcom My Wife and Kids.[1][2] She has also made guest appearances on TV such as 7th Heaven, Switched!, One on One, and The OC. Her music video appearance is B2K's "Girlfriend". She is a spokesmodel for the Neutrogena skincare.
Freeman's TV credits include My Wife and Kids, 7th Heaven, Even Stevens, and Lizzie McGuire. Her film credits include feature roles in Johnson Family Vacation, You Got Served[1] and Mercy Street. She also appeared in films such as The '70s and The Visit. Her stage credits include the L.A.-area productions of The Wiz, in which she played Dorothy, and Billa in The Gift.
Freeman began a nationwide print and television campaign as one of "the young fresh faces" of Neutrogena.[3] In 2003, TV Guide named her as one of the Top 10 Hot Teens to watch. In 2018, Freeman released a self-help book, Journey to Loving Yourself.
Personal life
editFreeman married basketball player Earl Watson in early 2009.[4] They have a daughter together.[5] In August 2010 they separated, and briefly reconciled in 2011,[6] until they divorced in March 2015.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The '70s | Ceta Kid #2 | |
| The Visit | Young Felicia | ||
| 2004 | You Got Served | Liyah | |
| Johnson Family Vacation | Jill | ||
| 2008 | The Caretaker | Sonya | |
| Jada | Jasmine | ||
| 2012 | Falling Away | Emily | |
| 2017 | Before We Crash | Ava | Short |
| True to the Game | Lita | ||
| 2018 | Throwback Holiday | Jacqueline | |
| 2019 | Wrongfully Accused | Rashida | TV movie |
| A Second Chance | Leslie Moore | ||
| 2020 | The Business of Christmas | Dani Franklin-Hughes | |
| Kiss Me for Christmas | Nina | ||
| Beaus of Holly | Holly | TV movie | |
| 2021 | Twisted House Sitter | Morgan | |
| The Business of Christmas 2 | Dani Franklin-Hughes | ||
| 2022 | Staycation | Dawn Robinson | |
| A Royal Surprise | Riley Stevenson | TV movie | |
| Infamously in Love | Ivy Rose | TV movie | |
| My Christmas Fiancé | Maya Coleman | ||
| Aisle Be Home for Christmas | Michelle | TV movie | |
| 2023 | Angie's Cure | Maya | |
| Paradies 2 | Jackie | ||
| A Royal Christmas Surprise | Riley Stevenson | TV movie |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7th Heaven | Joan | Episode: "Help!" |
| Even Stevens | Chloe | Episode: "After Hours" | |
| 2001 | Lizzie McGuire | Alix | Episode: "Pool Party" |
| 2001–05 | My Wife and Kids | Claire Kyle | Main cast: Season 2–5 |
| 2002 | Intimate Portrait | Herself | Episode: "Tisha Campbell-Martin" |
| All That | T.R. Yell Fan | Episode: "P. Diddy" | |
| 2003 | Switched! | Herself | Episode: "Jennifer and Aubrey" |
| 2005 | The O.C. | Student | Episode: "The Shape of Things to Come" |
| 2006 | One on One | Alicia | Episode: "Recipe for Disaster" |
| 2007 | The 1/2 Hour News Hour | Herself | Episode: "Episode #1.15" |
| 2013–16 | Real Husbands of Hollywood | Herself | Recurring cast |
| 2017 | Tales | Ashley | Episode: "A Story to Tell" |
| 2019 | Soulful Sundaze | Herself | Episode: "Identity" |
| 2020 | Pump | Brianna | Main cast |
| 2021 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself/Celebrity Contestant | Episode: "Episode #8.7" |
| Celebrity Scene Spotlight | Shelly | Episode: "The Investment" | |
| 2022– | The Black Hamptons | Kimberly | Main cast |
Music Videos
edit| Year | Song | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | "What a Girl Wants" | B2K | Omarion's girlfriend |
| 2019 | "Obsession" | TJ Jackson | Love interest |
References
edit- ^ a b Harvey, Dennis (2004) "You Got Served", Variety, January 29, 2004, retrieved 2010-01-22
- ^ Levin, Gary (1978 ) "ABC looking for laughs, success; 'A new generation of comedies' sought to lift the network", USA Today, January 14, 2002
- ^ Flass, Rebecca (2004) "Neutrogena Inks Actress to TV, Print Roles", AdWeek, March 12, 2004, retrieved 2010-01-22
- ^ "Jennifer Freeman and Earl Watson Wedding Photos - Celebrity Bride Guide". Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "2012–13 Utah Jazz media guide" (PDF). p. 71. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 21, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2013.
- ^ "Jennifer Freeman Attacked NBA Player Earl Watson, Divorce Papers Say". www.cbsnews.com.
- ^ "Jennifer Freeman, Earl Watson's Child Support Battle Gets Ugly | What's Good | Entertainment | Articles | Centric". Archived from the original on 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
