Lauren Jones

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Lauren Jones
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Jones in 2013
Born
Lauren Lorraine Jones

(1982-08-27) August 27, 1982 (age 43)
Occupation(s) Actress, Fashion designer, Model, Professional Wrestler
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Website laurenjones.net

Lauren Lorraine Jones, born August 27, 1982, is an American actress, model, fashion designer, broadcaster and professional wrestling valet. Best known for her lead role on FOX's short lived scripted reality series Anchorwoman [1] [2] and for her time with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). [3]

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Acting career

Jones has appeared in a number of film and television shows. Jones featured in the film The Expendables, opposite Sylvester Stallone and Mickey Rourke, playing the role of Cheyenne, Mickey's love interest. [4] She also played a small role in Spider-Man 3. She has also featured in many minor roles in television series such as; Rescue Me, The Naked Brothers Band, Wonder Showzen and Guiding Light.

In 2007 Jones was the star of FOX's scripted reality series Anchorwoman which premiered on August 22, 2007. [1] [2] [5] [6] [7] [8] The show was cancelled from the network after two episodes aired back to back due to poor ratings, the debut scored a 2.0 rating on fast nationals and was reported to have 2.7 million viewers overall. [9] [10]

Modeling career

Jones worked as a bikini and lingerie model, featuring in multiple magazines. [11] [12] She also participated in beauty pageants, becoming 2007 Miss Mississippi USA runner-up and becoming a finalist in Miss New York USA 2006. She was a Barker's Beauty on The Price is Right between 2006-2007.

She won the Miss MET-RX model search in 2007 and modeled in multiple advertisements for AXE Deodrant, Burger King and Coppertone Sunscreen.

She also starred in the 2007 Baywatch workout DVD series. [13]

Professional wrestling career

In late 2004 Jones began appearing for the WWE on the Smackdown! brand. [3] She made her official debut in a backstage segment as the newest WWE Diva alongside Michelle McCool and Rochelle Loewen, complimenting John Cena on his new championship belt. The following week Jones, Loewen and McCool accompanied Cena to the ring for his rap battle against Kenzo Suzuki, [14] she then entered a short feud with Suzuki's valet Hiroko. Jones began appearing sporadically in backstage segments, on an episode of Smackdown! she was featured practicing her ring entrance. [15] Jones competed in the 2005 No Way Out Smackdown! Rookie Diva of the Year Contest, hosted by Dawn Marie and Torrie Wilson, competing against Joy Giovanni, Michelle McCool and Rochelle Loewen, Giovanni won the competition with 65% of the fan votes. [16] The contest included an evening gown contest, a talent contest in which Jones danced and a bikini contest. Jones was released from the company shortly after. She was featured in the direct to DVD WWE Viva Las Divas special.

Jones made an appearance at a 2011 RAW house show after meeting with WWE talent relations John Laurinaitis to discuss a potential return with the company. [17] [18]

Fashion design

Jones has her own footwear range. She earned a BBA degree in design and management from Parsons School of Design in 2004. [19] [12] Her brand, Lauren Lorraine, [20] began as bridal shoes and rapidly expanded after being picked up by major retailers across the nation in 2009, expanding to also include luxury bags and other types of shoes. Her and her brand were featured on the cover of GLAM week magazine in April 2025. [21]

Personal life

Jones briefly worked as a broadcaster at WJQS Radio Station, hosting her own radio show on 1400AM.

She currently maintains an active social media presence with nearly one million followers on her official Instagram page. [22]

Filmography

Film and television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Live with Kelly and Ryan Self; model1 episode
Live with Regis and Kathy Lee Self; model1 episode
2002-2005 Last Call with Carson Daly Improv actressRecurring role, 27 episodes
2005 WWE Viva Las Divas Lauren JonesDirect to DVD
Shooting Livien Livien's Friend
The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie Extra
Wonder Showzen Homeless bikini model
Guiding Light Friend #1
2006The CMT Music Awards 2006SelfTV special
2006-2007 The Price is Right Barker's Beauty25 episodes
2007 Spider-Man 3 Reporter
The Naked Brothers Band Double X1 episode
Anchorwoman Lauren Jones2 episodes, 6 unaired
The Big StorySelf; guest1 episode
Good Day LA Self; guest1 episode
The Best Damn Sports Show Period Self; guest1 episode
Good Morning America Self; guest1 episode
The O'Reilly Factor Self; guest1 episode
Baywatch Beach Body Workout with Lauren JonesSelf; fitness instructorDirect to DVD
2008 Rescue Me Extra1 episode
2010 The Expendables Cheyenne
2013 America Now Self; guest1 episode

References

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  2. 1 2 "Along Come Joneses, in Two Takes on Reality (Published 2007)". 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  3. 1 2 "Lauren Jones « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  4. "The Expendables | Cast and Crew | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  5. "Reality-Show Anchorwoman Going National". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
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  7. "Journalism's values?". Spokesman.com. 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  8. "Fox plumbs the news for entertainment". Orange County Register. 2007-07-25. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  9. Malone, Michael; Grossman, Ben (August 23, 2007). "Fox Cancels Anchorwoman". broadcastingcable.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  10. "Anchorwoman: This Just In... It's Cancelled!". TV Series Finale. August 23, 2007. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  11. "Lauren Jones: In Between The Sheets Set 1 - 30 Images". 2014-04-06. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  12. 1 2 "Lauren Jones | Official Website of the Model, Actress & Shoe Designer". www.laurenjones.net. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  13. springwatergirlie (2009-01-29). Lauren Jones - Baywatch . Retrieved 2025-08-27 via YouTube.
  14. Ann Jenny (2014-07-13). Smackdown 2004 Hiroko, Michelle McCool, Lauren Jones, n Rochelle Loewen . Retrieved 2025-08-27 via YouTube.
  15. AlexThaProduct (2015-08-28). Lauren Jones practices her entrance on Smackdown . Retrieved 2025-08-27 via YouTube.
  16. "Full Event Results | WWE". www.wwe.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  17. Melanie (2011-08-27). "Former WWE Diva at Raw Live Event Last Night". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  18. Melanie (2010-09-27). "Former Diva Meeting with WWE Regarding Possible Return". Diva Dirt. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  19. "Lauren Jones Footwear". laurenjones.net. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2017.
  20. "LaurenLorraine". LaurenLorraine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  21. "About us". LaurenLorraine. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  22. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.