About
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
Mad MenSeries • 2007
Numb3rsSeries • 2005
Strong MedicineSeries • 2000
LifeSeries • 2007
The GladesSeries • 2010
She SpiesSeries • 2002
In the Valley of ElahMovie • 2007
Cracking UpSeries • 2004
Something's Gotta GiveMovie • 2003
RentMovie • 2005
DinocrocMovie • 2004
The Nanny ExpressMovie • 2009
April Fool's DayMovie • 2008
Tales of an Ancient EmpireMovie • 2010
The Hunting GroundMovie • 2015
Miss RepresentationMovie • 2011
Bone DryMovie • 2007
The Invisible WarMovie • 2012
The Mask You Live InMovie • 2015