Below is a compiled list of the most interesting facts about Jill Wagner. Check it out!
With a passionate work ethic, versatile prowess, and an insatiable sense of humor and charm, Jill Wagner is the American Girl who’s established herself as a widely-recognizable actress and television personality. Her diverse body of work combined with a rapidly growing fan base has demonstrated her appeal to a broad range of audiences who can easily relate to her approachable wit and down-to-earth personality.
Interesting Facts about Jill Wagner
- Ranked #74 on Maxim’s “Hot 100” of 2014 list.
- Known as the “Mercury Chick” from her commercials for Lincoln-Mercury cars, which ended with Ford’s discontinuation of the Mercury line in 2010.
- She graduated from the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Raleigh.
- Known as Miss Hallmark.
- Has a step-daughter, Lija (b. 2010).
- Mother, with husband David Lemanowicz, of daughter Army Gray Lemanowicz (b. April 17, 2020).
- Raised primarily by her father, David Wagner, a Marine, and her grandmother. Her mother passed away shortly after she was born. She has an older brother.
- Graduated from North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She planned to go into business, but instead moved to Los Angeles after graduation.
Personal Quotes by Jill Wagner
After four seasons of co-hosting ‘Wipeout,’ I have been given the opportunity to pursue new directions in my acting career, which I am very passionate about. I am extremely grateful to all those at ‘Wipeout,’ Endemol and ABC, who have been so supportive of me through these years.
Jill Wagner
My boyfriends love my dad. He’s like the perfect in-law to have. In fact, if my boyfriend and I are in a fight, my dad will choose his side. Always! He loves me, but it is tough love with me.
Jill Wagner
People know me as ‘Wipeout Girl’ or ‘Mercury Girl.’ They never know my name, and sometimes, maybe that’s a good thing.
Jill Wagner
I always do a mental audit at the end of the week to make sure I’m balancing time between my career and my personal life.
Jill Wagner
Wipeout’ is a giant obstacle course for adults of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Whoever wins takes home $50,000 and gets to brag to all of their coworkers that they made it out alive!
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