Jena Malone, who rose to prominence with early roles in films like "Contact," "Stepmom," and "Donnie Darko," is embarking on a significant career shift and preparing for marriage. The 41-year-old actress, recognized for her role as Johanna Mason in "The Hunger Games" franchise, announced she is studying to become a family therapist and intends to work with children.
Malone also revealed plans to marry her fiancé, Jack Buckley, in November. The couple shared news of their engagement in February, with Buckley proposing during a hike. "It was always you," Malone wrote on Instagram, reflecting on their connection and calling Buckley her soulmate. She further shared that Buckley sought approval from her family members, including her mother, sister, and son, before proposing.
Buckley, also an actor, has appeared in "The Dropout" and "The Sex Lives of College Girls." Malone is a mother to nine-year-old Ode Mountain from a previous relationship.
In addition to her personal life updates, Malone has recently appeared nude in a bathtub for a campaign by Partlow, a company co-founded by celebrity stylist Lawren Sample. The campaign features interviews with various celebrities and influencers, with Malone's interview marking its debut.
Malone began her acting career as a child in the mid-1990s. Her early career was marked by a legal battle for emancipation from her mother at age 15, citing mismanagement of her earnings.
