Jana Kramer, a well-known American country singer and actress, rose to fame for her portrayal of Alex Dupre on the popular TV show One Tree Hill. In addition, she also participated in the 23rd season of Dancing with the Stars and secured the fourth position.
Early Life
Jana Rae Kramer was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan on December 2, 1983, to Nora and Martin Kramer, both of German heritage. Her older brother, Steve, is a sergeant at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. She has some knowledge of German.
After her parents separated, Kramer resided in Dearborn for some time. She completed her high school education at Rochester Adams High School and graduated in 2002. She relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting opportunities and eventually settled in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jana Kramer’s Career
In 2002, Jana Kramer entered the world of acting with her first film, the inexpensive horror flick Dead/Undead. The next year, she made her television debut as a guest star on All My Children.
Since then, Kramer has had roles in various TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and CSI: NY. She has also had minor parts in movies such as Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis, Click, Prom Night, Heart of the Country, and Country Crush. She also appeared in Spring Breakdown.
In 2007, Kramer had a recurring role on the NBC sports drama Friday Night Lights. She portrayed Noelle Davenport in the show’s second season.
The following year, Kramer joined the cast of 90210, a reboot of the popular 90s teen drama Beverly Hills 90210, as high school student Portia Ranson. She made her first appearance in the second episode of the first season, titled “The Jet Set”.
Jana Kramer’s involvement in the seventh season of One Tree Hill on CW was announced in June 2009. She then went on to sign a recording deal with Elektra Records in February 2011.
During the same month, her promotional track “I Won’t Give Up” debuted on the show’s episode “Holding Out for a Hero” and was exclusively released on iTunes and Amazon the next day. The song peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Later, Kramer embarked on creating her first album with the help of country music producer Scott Hendricks. In April 2011, she unveiled another promotional track called “Whiskey” which she also sang on the television series One Tree Hill. The song achieved a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, solely based on digital sales, reaching number 99.
In July 2013, Kramer performed as the opening act for Blake Shelton during his Ten Times Crazier Tour in Virginia Beach, VA. One month later, Kramer’s independent film Approaching Midnight premiered at the Emagine Royal Oak in Michigan.
In 2024, Jana Kramer took on the lead role of Morgan Metzer in the Lifetime movie Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story. Not only did she star in the film, but she also served as the executive producer. The movie is based on the true story of Morgan’s experience of being gaslit by her ex-husband, Rodney Metzer (played by Austin Nichols).
Personal Life
In 2004, Jana Kramer tied the knot with Michael Gambino. However, their marriage ended due to domestic violence, resulting in Gambino’s conviction for attempted murder in 2005.
On December 22, 2009, Kramer got engaged to actor Johnathon Schaech, whom she had met while filming Prom Night. Their wedding took place on July 4, 2010, in Michigan, but they separated only a month later.
Their divorce was finalized in June 2011. In June 2012, at the CMT Music Awards, Kramer met country music singer Brantley Gilbert. They started dating and got engaged on January 20, 2013, which happened to be Gilbert’s 28th birthday. However, their relationship ended in August 2013.
Jana Kramer dated Washington Redskins player Mike Caussin in August 2014 after meeting him on Twitter. Weeks later, she announced their split due to his infidelity but later forgave and reconciled with him. They got engaged in December 2014 and married in May 2015.
In 2015, Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler announced they were expecting their first child. She gave birth to their daughter in January 2016.
By August 2016, the couple had separated after Jay admitted to sex addiction and entered rehab. They reconciled in 2017 and renewed their vows.
In April 2018, Kristin and Jay revealed their struggles with his sex addiction. Kristin announced her second pregnancy in July 2018 and gave birth to their son in November.
In January 2023, Jana Kramer confirmed her relationship with former Scottish soccer player Allan Russell on Instagram. They got engaged in May 2023 after six months and announced they were expecting their first child together in June 2023. Kramer gave birth to her second son in November 2023. The couple married in Scotland in July 2024.
Net Worth
Jana Kramer is an American actress and country music singer with a net worth of $2 million. She’s appeared in many movies and TV shows, including “One Tree Hill,” “CSI,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
