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Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Biography
Jennifer Lynn Siebel Newsom (born June 19, 1974) is an American documentary filmmaker and actress. She is the director, writer, and producer of the film Miss Representation, which premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. The film examines how the media has underrepresented women in positions of power. Her second film, which she wrote, produced, and directed, was The Mask You Live In, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Festival. It is an examination of American society's definition of masculinity. Newsom is married to Governor Gavin Newsom of California, making her the First Lady of California. She was previously the state's Second Partner from 2011 to 2019 and First Lady of San Francisco from 2008 to 2011.
Known For
Something's Gotta Give
as Younger Woman in Market
Rent
as Receptionist
In the Valley of Elah
as Jodie
This Changes Everything
as Self
April Fool's Day
as Barbie
Tales of an Ancient Empire
as Queen Ma'at
The Nanny Express
as Pam
Miss Representation
as Self
She's Out of His Mind
as Judy Claymore
American Daylight
as Zelda (as Jennifer Siebel)
