[1] Jennifer and Gavin wed in July of the same year at her parents' ranch in Stevensville, Montana. Her father also helped developConservation International, a nonprofit environmental organization. And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. However, although Newsom had a safe home with hardworking parents, she did experience a childhood tragedy that still brings her to tears, as Marin Independent Journal revealed. One of her solutions to these challenges is to get young people outside more, and to eat more-nutritious food. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a documentary filmmaker and actor who is married to California Gov. She has appeared on such television shows as Life, Mad Men, Strong Medicine, and Numb3rs. Jennifer Siebel Newsom posted the video Thursday to Instagram, after Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison on three charges of rape and sexual assault - all of the same woman . Newsom has three sisters; a fourth died in childhood in an incident involving a golf cart. What, she asked Salvador Sanchez Ceren, did he have to say about the countrys poor record on womens rights? Her 2019 documentary, "The Great American Lie," explores gender inequality on a systemic level. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, a filmmaker and the wife of California Gov. Siebel Newsom went on to college, earning an MBA, and then worked in Hollywood for a few years before turning her skills to documentary filmmaking. It's personal. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. "As we can see from her documentary work, she is keenly aware and informed of these critical issues we face as a society," Cranston said. [7][22][23], She met Gavin Newsom on a blind date set up by a mutual friend at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in October 2006. Jennifer Siebel Newsom attends the 2020 Sundance Film Festival - "On The Record" Premiere at The Marc Theatre on Jan. 25, 2020, in Park City, Utah. I was this driven, over-achieving perfectionist who excelled in sports, she says, wiping away a tear. Is the second of five daughters, though the eldest surviving one. She's produced four award-winning documentaries focused on mental health, equity, gender and related topics, starting in 2011 with "Miss Representation" about how depictions of women are too often focused on beauty and sexuality, and the impact on young people. I love to be in nature. She was a chief backer of the states Farm to School grant program, a $60 million initiative to pay for school gardens, cooking classes and other projects to bring healthier, fresher food to schools and teach children where their food comes from. Its personal. During high school, she played varsity . "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 revealed. We are so grateful for the support of both her and the governors office in acknowledging the vital role this plays in student success, in school and in life., Darling-Hammond said that Siebel Newsom cares about the states 6 million children with the same sense of concern and compassion she holds for her own four.. Oh, but we do. Siebel has stated she carries a lot of guilt as she was present at the time of the accident. Gavin Newsom, broke down crying Monday at Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes trial, where she is testifying . [13][14], Siebel Newsom's third film was The Great American Lie.[15]. For the most part, Jennifer Siebel Newsom's childhood was stable. To improve her skills at public speaking, she began taking classes at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. I wouldnt be with him if he werent.. When she was six, her older sister Stacy died at age eight from a golf cart accident. But for her, the topic transcends professional duties. And all it took was decades of pain for dozens of women, more than 90 of whom have accused him. And that starts with the well-being of our children.. Jennifer Siebel Newsom fends off shame-the-victim tactics in Harvey Weinstein rape trial Lois Beckett in Los Angeles The same grotesque stereotypes that the documentary film-maker has exposed. Siebel Newsom is also a mother of four who, like most parents, experienced the anguish of watching her children suffer through emotional distress during the pandemic. And, it all starts with the women." Although Newsom didn't reach celebrity status, she did snag roles in projects like "Life," "Numb3rs," and "Presidio Med," per IMDb. 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. All Rights Reserved. The couple said their vows just months after their engagement on a ranch in Montana, per SFGate. [24][25][26][27], In 2011, Siebel Newsom and her family moved from San Francisco to Ross, where she had grown up. While this relationship didn't work out, it led Jennifer to find love with Gavin Newsom. 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State Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo, an immigrant from El Salvador, said Siebel Newsom has worked to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Newsom began working with Conservation Internationalafter receiving her undergraduate degree, and her volunteer work allowed her to travel the world. However, my main personal mental health interest is about stopping the criminal lack of meaningful treatment for adults with serious mental illness. She is the token white chick in a movie now filming in New York. 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. Siebel Newsoms efforts are especially welcome after so many years of funding shortfalls in California for mental health services, said Loretta Whitson, director of the California Association of School Counselors. "The Mask You Live In," released in 2015, looks at how boys struggle with expectations around masculinity. "And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has spent decades spotlighting, examining and uplifting the mental well-being of young people. To get more reports like this one, click here to sign up for EdSources no-cost daily email on latest developments in education. It didn't make sense to me that I should be devaluing my accomplishments to achieve 'success.'" She holds a vibrant vision for whole-child, whole-family, whole-community education systems that truly nurture all students so that they can thrive feeding their bodies with nutritious food, their minds with opportunities for deep inquiry, and their hearts with a sense of belonging, acceptance and love.. And I really am focused on self-care, because I know that it's challenging being a working mother, but we're needed. [11] On February 10, 2011, Oprah Winfrey announced that she had acquired the film for the OWN Documentary Film Club. Newsom has received the Emerging Artist Award from The White House Project, Champion for Kids award from Common Sense Media, and the Visionary Award from Vision 2020, among others. I'm a social justice documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for women, girls, and their families. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for writing such a compelling and informative article. Newsom declares emergency, A man was found dead in California river 25 years ago, cops say. Jennifer lived a life of privilege, grounded in a family ethos that wanted to improve the world and save the environment. To encourage children to get outside more, she spearheaded the California State Parks Adventure Pass, which gives free admission to all California fourth graders and their families at 19 state parks, and the California State Library Parks Pass, which provides free vehicle passes to state parks available for check-out with a library card. The Mask You Live In, her second film which she wrote, produced and directed, scrutinizes American society's definition of masculinity. I still ski hard.". Gavin Newsom, is the first partner of California. [17][18][19] In 2021, The Sacramento Bee revealed that from 2011 to 2018, Siebel Newsom earned $2.3 million from her film work through her nonprofit organization, which had received $800,000 in donations from companies with business before California's government as her husband Gavin Newsom's political career ascended, and continued to draw her salary after he became governor. This trauma settles within the very cells of our DNA, and it passes down from generation to generation.. Siebel Newsom's efforts are especially welcome after so many years of funding shortfalls in California for mental health services, said Loretta Whitson, director of the California Association of School Counselors. This film is only one example of how Newsom's work is influenced by her passion for gender equality. 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. Gavin Newsom, became visibly appalled when asked to recreate how she faked an orgasm on the stand as she gave evidence during the sexual. I always felt that if children could get the mental help they need at a young age it could potentially prevent them from having mental hardships as adults. When Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age. She also interviews a number of notable women to showcase their perspectives, per Vogue. She knows firsthand, she said, what it feels like to be a child whos experienced loss and trauma, like so many California children have endured during the pandemic. I'm a social justice documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for women, girls, and their families. She heard repeatedly about childrens technology addiction young people who rarely left their rooms because they were glued to their phones, or spent countless hours a day gaming, or were consumed by social media, or had completely disengaged from their families and friends. As a two-hour interview moves to a close, Siebel tries to explain why she is driven to "give back." On a family vacation in Hawaii when she was 6, her sister Stacey, 8, was killed in an. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, United States Actor. Alex Tourk is a nice man and it saddens me that his wife did that to him. Rippey-Tourk is the wife of Alex Tourk, Newsoms campaign manager, who has since resigned. Gavin Newsom. First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom moderated a talk with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi . At 28 years old, the then-aspiring star moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. 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. Her agenda is cultural change", "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", "S.F. Gavin Newsom, nearly screamed through tears from the witness stand Monday when she told the court Harvey Weinstein . She won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2022, was a Pulitzer finalist for commentary in 2021, for editorial writing in 2020 and for commentary in 2019. During an interview with Ms. Magazine, Jennifer explained that her passion for gender equality led her to make this groundbreaking decision. Streamlined Medi-Cal coverage for young people to receive free mental health services. In 2020, The Great American Lie examined racial and income inequality in the U.S. In conjunction with a group she founded, California Partners Project, she used the information to create toolkits for families, schools and others to help children overcome technology addiction. Hes a visionary. When children experience these challenges, we have to realize its not their fault. They hold onto trauma, and that trauma manifests in multiple ways. In fact, my son Hunter and I take a dance class together. 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With the pandemic, the surge in youth technology use, and a general increase in vitriol and polarization, she said she feels a sense of urgency about her job and the stakes for Californias children. She even graduated with honors. Privacy Policy Only she was allowed to give a victim statement in court, where she said his crimes against her had left her feeling heartbroken, empty and alone for many years. Not because all of this happened to her; many if not most women have multiple stories along these lines. In conjunction with a group she founded, California Partners Project, she used the information to create toolkits for families, schools and others to help children overcome technology addiction. I really grew up thinking Reagan was the end-all, be-all and then when I started delving into research around his policies and saw the outcomes, I realized that I didnt associate with those policies and didnt think those were the smartest, she said. We break women by ignoring the very real ramifications of sexual assault and violence against them. Even though Jennifer Siebel Newsom had a Stanford education under her belt as a young adult, she had aspirations far beyond diving into a traditional career. The Mask You Live In, released in 2015, looks at how boys struggle with expectations around masculinity. Because as she says in the extremely raw video she released on Thursday, after the man she has accused of raping her, the predatory former king of Hollywood Harvey Weinstein, was sentenced to 16 more years in prison, I never asked to join this club. But our bodies do not lie. "The title of 'first partner' is a statement of Gavin's and my shared values," she revealed. Siebel Newsom has stated she carries a lot of guilt as she was present at the time of the accident. In "Miss Representation," Newsom explores the underrepresentation of women in influential rolesin the media and culture. Erika Armin, her associate in Girls Club Entertainment, calls Siebel an amazing producing partner and a very special friend. He makes me laugh., Despite the ruckus, she says, she and Newsom are still solid., As a two-hour interview moves to a close, Siebel tries to explain why she is driven to give back., On a family vacation in Hawaii when she was 6, her sister Stacey, 8, was killed in an accident involving a golf cart, and I was a participant., She carried feelings of blame and guilt for years. As Siebel Newsom says, we have so much more work to do. One of her solutions to these challenges is to get young people outside more, and to eat more-nutritious food. Hi. Newsom said he arrived at 11 p.m. at the familys multi-million dollar home in a Sacramento suburb after a long day in June finalizing his state budget and found about two dozen women there discussing Michelle Obamas book Becoming with his wife.