Actress January Jones plays icy divas

Roles that have made an impression

'Mad Men' and 'X-Men' star shines in complex roles

January Jones is an American actress who has made a name for herself playing icy divas in both television and film.

She is best known for her role as Betty Draper in the AMC drama series 'Mad Men', for which she received two Golden Globe nominations and an Emmy nomination as Best Actress.

Jones' character in 'Mad Men' is a cool, Grace Kelly-ish blonde ice queen who is married to the show's protagonist, Don Draper.

Jones has also played the role of Emma Frost in the 'X-Men' film series. Emma Frost is a telepath and can turn her skin into a diamond.

Jones' performance as Emma Frost was inspired by the character of Emma Peel, who was played by actress Diana Rigg in the 1960s television series 'The Avengers'. In one episode, Rigg famously dons a provocative corset.

Jones has also appeared in a number of other films and television shows, including 'The Last Man on Earth' and 'Love Actually'.

She is a talented actress who has made a career out of playing complex and challenging roles.