Appearances in films and television shows from In the Valley of Elah and Somethings Gotta Give to Mad Men and Numb3rs followed, along with a growing distaste for the way women were treated in the entertainment industry. After all, we know that lifetime habits around physical activity, sports, nutrition and wellness are formed in early childhood.. A WOMAN OF PARIS- Clotilde; A.C.T. Its easy to look at the glamorous, accomplished First Couple and forget the setbacks theyve weathered in their public lives. Jennifer Siebel Newsom was born on June 19, 1974 in San Francisco, California, United States, is Actress, Producer, Director. My parents (Judy and Ken) did an outstanding job of raising us. JSN: Thanks. "The pandemic has placed a spotlight on the importance of physical and mental health," said Governor Newsom. She played Varsity Soccer at Stanford . Jennifer Siebel Newsom looks at her husband, the California governor, Gavin Newsom, on election day, 8 November 2022. . Newsom also played basketball and tennis while in high school, so it is perhaps no surprise that her athleticism helped her secure a spot at Stanford. Were such a rich culture and theres so much intellectual substance. It was especially painful to see the bigots opposed to marriage equality wield Gavins own words whether you like it or not against him in the attack ads for Proposition 8 in 2008. Get off Highway 101 at Mission Avenue and head wes, Takeout can be fast, easy, and delicious but th, Marin Magazine is ready for PLAYERS NIGHT this Sat, Most of us in California equate cool, leafy greens, This is not your kids playdate. She explained that she lived with guilt for years after the accident. "I actually think they were made for one another," he said. "She was a self-confident ambitious Stanford business school graduate, a healthy 30-year-old physically fit former member of the national junior women's soccer team. 03.31.08. She grew up immersed in the sports world: tennis, basketball, horseback riding, skiing, dance and playing on the U.S. Women's Junior National Soccer Team. She is the director, writer, and producer of the film Miss Representation, which premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Do you think that there are good examples out there? "It's a sprint," she laughs. Gavin Newsom (R) with his present wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Amid much outcry and uproar, California Governor Gavin Newsom retained his gubernatorial seat by sweeping the recall elections. I just think its a healthier place to raise a family, Siebel says. My heart and soul is one of a Northern California girl., Over the last few years, Newsom says she has become a more laid-back mother. Consider supporting one of theselocal nonprofitsthat urgently need support during the pandemic. The Mask You Live In will screen at Stanford on March 31, and thescreening will be followed by a Q&A with director Jennifer Siebel Newsom. In 2004, too much, too soon, was the refrain. They do a real disservice to women who take their careers and motherhood seriously.. Newsom founded the non-profit in 2011, and she now runs it from an office at the Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross. "It's pretty stressful. Participants have used the hashtag in Tweets to call out advertisers as diverse as Volkswagen, Go Daddy, American Apparel and Disney. They do a real disservice to women who take their careers and motherhood seriously.". by Emily Holt. Jennifers father, Ken Siebel, a prominent investment advisor, always carved out time to coach his daughters teams. How did Jennifer become such a dynamo? in political science, 1992 Co-founded PlumpJack Wine Store on Fillmore with Billy Getty, since then has expanded to a diverse collection of hospitality and lifestyle businesses including the Marinas Balboa Caf, 1996 Appointed by Willie Brown to serve on the citys Parking and Traffic Commission, July 2008 Married Jennifer Siebel in Stevensville, Montana, September2009 First daughter Montana born, 2011 Lieutenant governor of California, from 2011-2019, 2012 Moved from San Francisco to Kentfield, 2013 Published his first book, Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government, September 2020 Signed an executive order planning to end the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, September 2020 Signed into law a bill allowing California transgender inmates to be placed in prisons that respects their gender. Although Newsom didn't reach celebrity status, she did snag roles in projects like "Life," "Numb3rs," and "Presidio Med," per IMDb. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? This film is only one example of how Newsom's work is influenced by her passion for gender equality. The 33-year-old actresswho became engaged to San Francisco . Born in San Francisco and raised in Ross, where she attended the Branson School. "All of this stuff that happened and came out was in a darker period of Gavin's life: going through a divorce, losing his mother, being under all the pressure he is under. Newsom is one of the women who will testify against him in court. Yet they're respectful of each other. I had anxiety [about it] so I started taking public speaking classes. So I had gotten back into arts and theatre. In 2012 she traveled to 61 different cities around the world. A lot of it depends on what my husband does., She plans to be working harder than ever: It takes time to change culture and were in the culture changing business. Tessa Newsom moved her two kidsfrom San Francisco to Corte Madera when Gavin was eight and Hilary was seven. After she graduated from Stanford and Stanford's Graduate School of Business, Newsom moved on to . I want to encourage his love of dance. We stayed in touch as I worked on campaigns around the country. 2023 THE STANFORD DAILY PUBLISHING CORPORATION, Privacy Policy Accessibility Advertise, Donate and support The Daily when you shop on Amazon. He was the communications director for the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, when Newsom was the 42nd mayor of San Francisco. shouldn't we make the most of it? But unfortunately, one could argue whether its corporate America and merchandisers or just media companies, whether its those that run video games that weve unfortunately pressured boys and men to conform to this extreme, this hyper-masculine norm. Being true to herself, despite others' opinions, Siebel followed her acting dreams. She opened up about how she views motherhood as a gender equality activist in an essay she wrote for Glamour in 2019. A thought leader at the forefront of changing society's limiting gender stereotypes and norms . Haggis and Siebel are collaborating on a television show described by her as " 'Sex and the City' meets 'Entourage.' She later graduated with honors from Stanford University, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in 1996 and Master of Business Administration in 2001. Only three per cent of executive decision makers in the media are women. So we tied it all together, Newsom says. Thats what gets me out of bed in the morning.. Jennifer Siebel Newsom (ne Jennifer Lynn Siebel; born June 19, 1974) is an American documentary filmmaker and actress. Hunter was my favorite name for a boy, says Newsom of her son. Editor's note: A correction has been made to the above story. She intends to testify at his trial to seek some measure of justice for survivors and as part of her life's work to improve the lives of women.". She says she hasnt had a chance to sit down and count the cities she visited last year, the first half of which she was pregnant with Brooklynn, but I was on a lot of planes, very nauseous with projectile vomiting. Jennifer Lynn Siebel was born in San Francisco to Judy Siebel (ne Fritzer), a co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, and investment . "The Trouble With Romance," which was screened to a full house at Cinequest, also features David Eigenberg of "Sex and the City," Jordan Belfi of "Entourage" and Emily Liu. They just need the support and the guidance and the mentorship. In an interview, Siebel, 32, proved surprisingly open, agreeing to talk not only about her new movie, whose ironically apt title is "The Trouble With Romance," but also about her life, why she elected to pursue a film career over her family's objections and how she felt about being put in the public spotlight as the City Hall sex scandal involving Newsom and a former aide unfolded. I got scared away from the press with George. Shortly after arriving in Hollywood, she caught the eye of heartthrob Clooney when a mutual friend invited her to a barbecue at his house. Jennifer Villa Jennifer Villa attended Duke University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a dual major in electrical engineering and biomedical engineering. But that was nothing compared with the public ordeal Siebel and Newsom have gone through in recent weeks. She has made a global impact. Jennifer Siebel Newsom's smarts got her into California's Stanford University, where she eventually earned a Bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and a Minor in Human Biology. Lead and inspire she did. Born on June 19, 1974 in San Francisco . Gavin Newsom, is the first partner of California. She shared that the tragedy may have led her to strive to become "the nurturer, the protector, the giver who wants to help the less fortunate." "When you love somebody, and when you are an artist and person who has done all your own soul-searching and made your own mistakes and decisions in life," she said, circling back to recent events, "there are two sides to everything. "No offense to anyone, but I mean, come on, guys -- this is one of the best mayors in the world. I didn't have that with George. Its a sprint, she laughs. Up every morning at 5:30, she gets her children ready before she heads to the office. We are sexualizing our daughters, and I have to say I really don't know why. Newsom traveled to countries throughout Latin America, Africa, and Europe during her time as a volunteer, per Yahoo!. Thats where Miss Representation really spurred me forward, and thats where I got hooked. But Im hoping to be smarter about my work/family balance and not run myself so ragged., Newsom also has big plans for the Representation Project: Were going to continue to grow and to see real systemic change.. I was curious and he was curious, and we wanted to get to know each other better and took the chance.". TROUBLE WITH ROSS- Francis Megahy; Bedford Comm. Whats so inspiring to me, from making this film, is that boys and men do feel like the messaging and the narrative theyve been fed is limiting, and they want to break out of it. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. In the same interview, she shared: "I just played tennis and basketball this morning. Chris Stewart / The Chronicle Jennifer Siebel, The Trouble With Romance MANDATORY CREDIT FOR PHOTOG AND SF CHRONICLE/NO SALES-MAGS OUT, Jennifer Siebel and Kip Pardue in 2007 Sweet Violet film's "The Trouble With Romance" In America, boys are taught, at a young age, that to be a man, they must suppress their emotions, become dominant and be superior to women. All parents need to be comfortable with letting their kids explore everything., And thats precisely what the Newsoms do with their three children: We love to explore nature and tell stories and dance. If you want to look at why women are so misrepresented, that's where you start. The physicality, one could argue, is more boyish. Imagine the prototypical politician's wife, and someone very much like Jennifer Siebel will come to mind. Young Jennifer Siebel Newsom / Instagram. This is one of my brothers good friends.. So she moved to Hollywood to pursue her dream. And Newsom herself is clearly a woman who is serious about both her career and motherhood. Newsom is the fourth of the women Weinstein is. He loves music and loves to boogie. Thats why we really celebrate [former NFL defensivelineman and film subject] Joe Ehrmann and his whole belief that coaches should really be described as mentors, that they really have such a role to play in raising socially conscious and socially responsible boys and men of integrity. This is a carousel. The filmmaker went on to reveal that she was once left alone with the infamous director after he requested to meet with her about a movie role. Political spouse role titles . I was very shy in class, and every time I got called on, my face would turn bright red. Gavin Newsom, explores the impact of gender, class and income on the American Dream in her new documentary "The Great American Lie . SHE SPIES- Co-Star; NBC THE PROUD FAMILY- Co-Star; ABC DAYS OF OUR LIVES- Supporting; NBC, SEX and WORK- Jennifer; The Lillian Theater, THE TWIN SISTER- Joy/Miranda; Santa Monica Playhouse. Grace Piper/Madison Sieg, USC def. A quarter century ago, a mutual friend introduced meto Gavin Newsom, our future Governor, who was then my district supervisor in San Francisco. TSD: The film does a really great job of calling out a lot of negative stereotypes related to masculinity, but theres not a lot of the other side of things. Theres a tremendous sense of overwhelm. Before their first blind date in October at Stanlee Gatti's Artists Ball at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (after running a background check, one of the mayor's staffers invited Siebel), Siebel said she knew little about the mayor apart from the fact that her parents supported him in the last election and he was supposedly an up-and-coming politician. "Are you kidding me? The film is a natural follow-up to her first film, Miss Representation, which tackled how cultural messaging about female roles negatively affects women. At 28 years old, the then-aspiring star moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. I would adopt, but Im pretty maxed out right now.. In "Miss Representation," Newsom explores the underrepresentation of women in influential rolesin the media and culture. And then I said, Well, I need to get back into theatre, because I really love theatre., So I go back into theatre, and [the] Stanford Business [School] actually, ironically, propelled me into the entertainment industry, where I was a TV actress and did some films, but also produced a bit, as well. The former actor went on to explain that she hopes other spouses of elected officials are inspired to take on the title of first partner. Governor-elect Gavin Newsom and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, were joined onstage at their Election Night party by three of their four children. As an undergrad, I'd injured my back playing soccer on the junior national. "Through my work with Conservation International, I learned how effective micro-enterprise opportunities are in providing long-term sustainability to indigenous communities. Jennifer was raised in Marin County, California and spent her summers exploring wildlife and riding horses in Montana. Newsom too finds herself with less time to support her husband these days: I used to do everything when I was First Lady of San Francisco. For decades, Judge Newsom exerted a strong influence over his sons political trajectory. Our kids are very sweet but definitely passionate and high energy, Newsom laughs. Im becoming more accomplished as a public speaker and an advocate. Please try again. Why would a city want someone else? While speaking with Mamalode, she revealed that Hollywood's inaccurate portrayals of women inspired her to produce her documentary, "Miss Representation." Siebel was born in San Francisco and raised in Ross, where she attended the Branson School with Olympic skier Jonny Moseley, a good friend. Her parents were Kenneth and Judy Siebel. Gavin Newsom has never been content to take the easy way. But when I was in business school, many years later, I saw the drama department. Girlfriend, uninterrupted / Actress Jennifer Siebel is standing by her man, who happens to be Mayor Gavin Newsom, and says there's no trouble in their romance, {filename .} Hodierne de GOMMETZ , Guy de MONTLHERY, Dorothy James , George Griswold. . Tessa would take Gavin to Joe Wagner Field and play catch with him until the sun went down. The Representation Project also helped launch an online campaign called #NotBuyingIt to combat sexist commercials. I thought, Ok, this is fantastic, I love filmmaking.. Newsom was born in San Francisco, to Kenneth F. Siebel, Jr., an investment manager (second cousin to software entrepreneur Thomas Siebel), and his wife, Judy (Fritzer) Siebel, co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. In "The Trouble With Romance," which premiered last weekend at the Cinequest Film Festival 2007 in San Jose and will play at the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival on Friday, Siebel plays Jill, a woman with intimacy issues who is haunted by memories of her ex-boyfriend. ". Her films have been seen by over 28 million people, and The Representation Projects campaigns have reached more than 830 million people worldwide. The involvement reportedly occurred while Newsom was in the midst of a divorce from Kimberly Guilfoyle. We officially had 47 versions of the film, but there are more versions of the film. Jennifer Siebel Newsom introduces her husband, democratic California gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Alexandra Heeney writes film, theater and jazz reviews. And then we delved deeper into looking at how were socializing our boys in The Mask You Live In.. Has affinity for languages and dialects. "I will always bear the responsibility of our children in a way Gavin never will," she wrote. Jennifer Siebel Newsom is here today is to discuss her personal journey into film and her Girls' Club Entertainment. We also got married there. Naming their firstborn daughter Montana also made sense because shes strong and powerful, an adventurous soul.. "I had to find myself again." She was not trapped with . It may be safe to say that Jennifer is an expert in balancing her career and motherhood, because her resum is just as impressive as her husband's. got her into California's Stanford University, began working with Conservation International, explores the underrepresentation of women in influential roles, multiple sexual assault charges he faces in Los Angeles. The San Francisco native also discussed the shame many working mothers like her face. Jennifer playing soccer at Stanford Jennifer has always been a superstar, and now she has evolved into a thought leader at the forefront of changing our society's limiting gender stereotypes and norms. Jennifers family has a ranch in the Treasure State, and Gavin is an obsessed fly fisherman. She did not know Newsom when the events occurred but has been at his side during the fallout. Hes very active. she was very active in playing basketball, soccer, and tennis. She volunteered in Ecuador at a children's hospital, and . Hi there, we're the Zimbio staff. in San Francisco, California, USA , United States (48 years), This form allows you to report an error or to submit additional information about this family tree: Jennifer SIEBEL (1974), Copyright Wikipdia authors - This article is under licence CC BY-SA 3.0. According to the organization's mission, "Conservation International empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity." Im very hopeful. "I didn't do either but my confidence was really shaken as I realized that everything I had worked for and done in my life had no value in that town. Nathan Ballard is a U.S. Democratic strategist and attorney. She has covered the Sundance Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival and her favorite, the Toronto International Film Festival. But hes actually gentler with the baby than Montana is. Jennifer Siebel and SF Mayor Gavin Newsom have recently announced their engagement.Jennifer is a graduate of Stanford Business School and Stanford University. In the piece, the first partner of California revealed that she was one of Harvey Weinstein's many victims. Username and password are case sensitive. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the First Partner of California, is a filmmaker, advocate, and thought leader. Up every morning at 5:30, she gets her children ready before she heads to the office. But the former actress has also made a name for herself as an accomplished documentary filmmaker.. She worked on microprocessor architecture at Intel, helping design the next generation of the company's line of Atom CPUs. There are endless activities to do with the kids., Marin County and the greater Bay Area feel like home. The Stanford Daily (TSD): I understand you did both your undergrad at Stanford and you did an MBA at Stanford. During an interview with Ms. Magazine, Jennifer explained that her passion for gender equality led her to make this groundbreaking decision. Those shows are so over the top in stereotyping gender. I cant imagine what it would be like to be a single mom because its hard enough as it is.. Its no wonder Gavin became such a workhorse. And how did you get them to talk like that with you? Siebel attended schools and universities such as, Ross Grammar School, The Branson School, and Stanford University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degree. I just love kids so much (even though) I wasnt that girl who was going to grow up and have five kids. She has made a global impact. But the pressures we put on ourselves as working mothers are really hard: Your husband needs you and your kids need you and youre just exhausted. Jennifer at a photo shoot.Photo provided by Jennifer Newsom. Siebel Newsom's husband's name is Gavin Newsom, who is the mayor of San Francisco and California governor as well. It was instantly evident to me that he was a rising star in the political world. Jennifer was born on June 19, 1974, to Judy and Ken Siebel in San Francisco, California. What girl wouldn't want to be with him in San Francisco? The Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Looks From 2002. After graduating with honors from Stanford University and Stanford's Graduate School of Business, she wrote, directed, and produced the 2011 award-winning documentary, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Girls Club Entertainment. With Hunter, I was more relaxed. And then came the mellow Buddha baby., Whats her biggest challenge as a devoted mom whos also passionate about her work? Angelica Blake/Alexis Blokhina, STAN - 6 . Im just so grateful to be here (in Marin). Botswana. One Christmas, at their home in Marin, Jennifer introduced me to my future wife, Mara. background and finding out what inspires them. Her 2019 documentary, "The Great American Lie," explores gender inequality on a systemic level. Newsom's mother, Judy Siebel, was a community volunteer, while her father, Ken Siebel, was an investment manager. Newsom was only 6 years old at the time, while her sister was 8. 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I was so mad at myself that I started taking public speaking classes which led to acting.. Jennifer at Stanford.Photo provided by Jennifer Newsom. Before Jennifer Siebel Newsom was the first partner of California, she had a fling with George Clooney. There is a sign on Highway 101 in Marin that says: This sign unintentionally captures the essence of the times we live in. Jennifer Siebel Newsom broke barriers when she adopted the title "first partner" in place of the traditional "first lady" after her husband, Gavin Newsom, became the governor of California. I really try to nurture his loving, gentle side., Both she and her husband played a lot of sports growing up, Newsom says, so naturally our kids will be athletic. How did you find people who were able to do that? Talent counts, but they see it as secondary to the way a woman looks. "We had so much in common, we were blown away -- from our love for Africa to our interests in political issues to art and the wine business and college sports," she said. There are clearly great people in the industry, but theres also seediness and shadiness., Especially offensive to Newsom are reality shows such as Real Housewives that pit women against each other: Im very proud of my sisters and proud of sisterhood. Its pretty stressful. APRIL FOOL'S DAY- Dir. First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom moderated a talk with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle 2019 Show More Show Less 3 of 7 Gov. As First Partner, Jennifer is a voice and partner to working moms and families throughout the state committed to creating a California for ALL Women and California for ALL Kids. The mother of four Montana, Hunter, Brooklynn, and Dutch is also the director, writer, and producer of three serious, groundbreaking documentary films: Miss Representation, The Mask You Live In, and The Great American Lie. Alex Tourk is a nice man and it saddens me that his wife did that to him. Tessa was a hands-on single mom who also worked three jobs as she studiedfor her real estate license: as a buyer forI. Magnin, as a legal secretary, and as a waitress at Ramonas, a Mexican restaurant in San Rafael.

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