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Jo Dee Messina

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Jo Dee Messina
Jo Dee Messina was born on 25 August 1970 in Holliston, Massachusetts, USA. She is an actress, known for Driven (2001), View from the Top (2003) and Evan Almighty (2007). She has been married to Chris Deffenbaugh since 21 October 2007. They have two children.
BornAugust 25, 1970
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BornAugust 25, 1970
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      • 2 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Driven (2001)
    Driven
    4.6
    • Soundtrack("Burn")
    • 2001
    Candice Bergen, Rob Lowe, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Preston, and Christina Applegate in View from the Top (2003)
    View from the Top
    5.3
    • Soundtrack("Downtime", "Was That My Life")
    • 2003
    Steve Carell in Evan Almighty (2007)
    Evan Almighty
    5.4
    • Soundtrack(as JoDee Messina, "One Love")
    • 2007
    Roma Downey, John Dye, and Della Reese in Touched by an Angel (1994)
    Touched by an Angel
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Annie Tate
    • Susie

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Preach
      • Maggie
      • Post-production
      • TV Series



    • Cole Swindell: She Had Me at Heads Carolina (2022)
      Cole Swindell: She Had Me at Heads Carolina
      7.6
      Music Video
      • Bartender (uncredited)
      • 2022
    • Jo Dee Messina in Jo Dee Messina: My Give a Damn's Busted (2005)
      Jo Dee Messina: My Give a Damn's Busted
      Video
      • Jo Dee Messina
      • 2005
    • Roma Downey, John Dye, and Della Reese in Touched by an Angel (1994)
      Touched by an Angel
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Annie Tate
      • Susie
      • 1999–2002
    • Don Johnson and Cheech Marin in Nash Bridges (1996)
      Nash Bridges
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Tammy McGraw
      • 1999
    • Jo Dee Messina: I'm Alright
      Music Video
      • Jo Dee Messina
      • 1998
    • Jo Dee Messina: Bye Bye
      7.5
      Music Video
      • Jo Dee Messina
      • 1998
    • Jo Dee Messina: Heads Carolina, Tails California (1995)
      Jo Dee Messina: Heads Carolina, Tails California
      6.1
      Music Video
      • Jo Dee Messina
      • 1995

    Soundtrack



    • Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Ed Harris in Game Change (2012)
      Game Change
      7.4
      TV Movie
      • performer: "Delicious Surprise"
      • 2012
    • Steve Carell in Evan Almighty (2007)
      Evan Almighty
      5.4
      • performer: "One Love"
      • producer: "One Love" (as JoDee Messina)
      • 2007
    • Steven Lee Merkel and Tina Maddigan in Road Trip (2004)
      Road Trip
      7.4
      TV Series
      • performer: "Heads Carolina, Tails California"
      • 2004
    • Candice Bergen, Rob Lowe, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kelly Preston, and Christina Applegate in View from the Top (2003)
      View from the Top
      5.3
      • performer: "Downtime", "Was That My Life"
      • 2003
    • Joshua (2002)
      Joshua
      6.7
      • performer: "Bring on the Rain"
      • 2002
    • Driven (2001)
      Driven
      4.6
      • performer: "Burn"
      • 2001

    Personal details

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    • Official sites
      • Apple Music
      • Deezer
    • Alternative name
      • JoDee Messina
    • Height
      • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
    • Born
      • August 25, 1970
      • Holliston, Massachusetts, USA
    • Spouse
      • Chris DeffenbaughOctober 21, 2007 - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      (2011-13) Pint ads for WD-40 Company's Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover, X-14 and Carpet Fresh cleaning products.
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Became the first country female to have three consecutive number one hits from the same album. The hits in question were "Bye Bye, " "I'm Alright, " and "Stand Beside Me, " from the album "I'm Alright."
    • Trademark
        Red hair

    FAQ

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    • How old is Jo Dee Messina?
      54 years old
    • When was Jo Dee Messina born?
      August 25, 1970
    • Where was Jo Dee Messina born?
      Holliston, Massachusetts, USA
    • What is Jo Dee Messina's birth name?
      Jo-Dee Marie Messina
    • How tall is Jo Dee Messina?
      5 feet 3 inches, or 1.60 meters

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