Andrea Joy Cook, in short, A.J Cook is a Canadian actress famous for her outstanding performance in a variety of films and television series including her social works.
Cook is best known for her roles as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer “JJ” Jareau in the long-running crime drama series “Criminal Minds”. A.J. has a natural talent that she mixes with her striking looks which captivates the audience’s attention.
A.J Cook Early Life & Illness
Andrea Joy Cook’s birthday is on July 22. She was born in 1978 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Cook spent most of her childhood in Whitby.
A.J. has three siblings, Nathan Cook, Paul Cook, and Angela Cook. Cook’s parents are Michael Cook and Sandra Cook.
A.J.’s father, Michael, is a teacher and her mother, Sandra, is a psychiatrist.
A.J. was diagnosed with severe astigmatism at an early age, which made her legally blind. Cook used to get mocked because of her inability to see and read things properly.
She used to wear thick contact lenses to ease her vision but couldn’t see the board properly. Resulting in a bad academic performance.
A.J. and her family both had big problems due to her illness but later at the age of 29, she underwent surgery, implanting a new lens that corrected her vision completely.
As mentioned in her wiki, Cook studied at the Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute.
What Is A.J. Cook Famous For?
Most people know A.J. Cook as JJ, Jennifer Jareau, for her role as Special Agent in the CBS crime drama series “Criminal Minds”. Cook has been a regular cast member on the show for more than 15 seasons now From its premiere in 2005 to new episodes still in 2023, Cook has been delivering her masterclass as an actor and also a director in some of the episodes of the series.
A.J. loved dancing as a child because it didn’t require reading or any activities involving the use of sight. At the age of 16, A.J. developed a passion for acting and at the age of 19, she appeared in her first commercial for McDonald’s.
A.J. started her acting career with a guest role in the TV series ‘Goosebumps’ and later featured in her first film ‘The Virgin Suicides’. She has also played in popular films like Least Among Saints, Final Destination 2, and popular TV series like The Spiral Staircase, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: Special Victims, and more.
Who Is AJ Cook’s Husband?
Nathan Andersen is the husband of Criminal Minds star, AJ Cook. AJ and Nathan first met in a film class at Utah Valley University and started dating each other. Many wiki sources believe that later AJ moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, to be near her boyfriend at that time.
This cute couple got married on August 3, 2001, and they live together with their two children, Mekhai and Phoenix, in Los Angeles, California.
Her husband Nathan is an entrepreneur and fashion designer. He is the man behind Water Sky garments, which is said to be a limited collection for limitless life. Nathan co-founded Water Sky with Wes Anderson.
Are J.J.’s Kids in Criminal Minds Her Real Kids?
J.J., in real A.J. Cook, has been featured in Criminal Minds with her real children. Cook’s on-screen sons are her real-life sons.
A.J. and her husband are blessed with two baby boys, Mekhai Allan, born in September 2008, and Phoenix Sky, born in July 2015. Mekhai appeared as Henry LaMontagne and Phoenix appeared as Michael in the series.
How Much Does A.J. Cook Make Per Episode?
A.J. roughly charges around $100,00 per episode but this figure might be a little less or a little more.
Her high charges per episode have made her net worth go up by around $5 million in 2014. Her net worth as of 2023 is estimated to be more than $10 million.
Cook has earned her wealth thanks to her successful acting career. Her husband also has made wonderful earnings through his business. The happily married couple is now enjoying a lavish lifestyle with their family.
How Much Does A.J. Cook Weigh?
A.J. Cook weighs around 54 kg (119lbs) and her height is 5 feet 5 and a half inches (1.66m).
She was ranked 88 on the Maxim Hot 100 2014 list.
Cook’s body measurements are 34-23-33 inches.
Her dress size is 2US and her bra size is 32B
