As he recalled it, They just got into these deep conversations, and those conversations carry over to: What are you going to do about it, Gavin?. It became more hectic in March, when for an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Siebel blamed Ruby Rippey-Tourk for her much-publicized affair with Newsom. As for her romance with Mayor Newsom, which began with a blind date last October, she would only say: He is a wonderful man. While Jennifer made headlines for her inclusive title, there is so much more to learn about the mother of four. At 28 years old, the then-aspiring star moved to Hollywood to pursue acting. Newsom, who doesnt speak the language, learned what she had asked through a translator and worried his host would be offended. [31], Siebel Newsom was one of several accusers against Harvey Weinstein in his 2022 Los Angeles criminal rape and sexual assault trial. [10] The film went on to screen at numerous other festivals, including the San Francisco International Film Festival, Athena Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Palo Alto International Film Festival. Most recently, Jennifer has focused her energies on helping individuals recognize their power as consumers and citizens to right wrongs in the media and beyond. 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. Jennifer Lynn Siebel was born in San Francisco, to Kenneth F. Siebel Jr., an investment manager, and Judy Siebel (ne Fritzer), the co-founder of the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito. 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. 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. 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It is our fortune to have her involved in creating impactful child-related policy as a mother of young children, a good listener, and as someone who has the sensitive and critical eye of a filmmaker that worked on related topics of significance. The couple got engaged in 2008 while Gavin was still the mayor of San Francisco. "As Gavin introduced me to various women in politics, I saw a complete disconnect between these powerful women in the real world and how the media portrayed powerful women," the movie maker explained. 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 that starts with the well-being of our children.. Jennifer was the oldest of four sisters and she studied at Ross Grammar School as well as The Branson School. In 2002, Siebel Newsom moved to Hollywood, where she concentrated on building her acting career. But for her, the topic transcends professional duties. [1] Jennifer and Gavin wed in July of the same year at her parents' ranch in Stevensville, Montana. Siebel was 28 when she moved to West Hollywood. In 2020, "The Great American Lie" examined racial and income inequality in the U.S. [30], Siebel Newsom was registered as a Republican until 2008, before re-registering as No Party Preference. And all it took was decades of pain for dozens of women, more than 90 of whom have accused him. "We need renewed economic and social mobility in this country," Newsom said of the film, per The Representation Project. The film interweaves stories from teenage girls with interviews with, among others, Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rosario Dawson, and Gloria Steinem discussing the media and its message regarding women. So we knew we had to address that in a holistic way.. All comments are moderated for civility, relevance and other considerations. Hi. And, she is currently writing, directing, and producing her next documentary series, The Mask You Live In, which exposes the extremes of masculinity imposed on our boys and men and the resulting sociological, economic, and political impact. Why is this extraordinary? My name is Jennifer Siebel Newsom. "I tried to be two people, be perfect, because I didn't feel like I was enough," she said. [29], Her sister, Melissa Siebel, is married to Joshua Irwing Schiller, son of Boies Schiller Flexner LLP co-founder Jonathan Schiller. Must Reads: Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be California's 'first partner.' Her agenda is cultural change . Newsom is one of the women who will testify against him in court. The California governor's friend, Stanlee Gatti, spoke to SFGate about the chemistry between Jennifer and Gavin. Their father, who had grown up poor in Illinois, had gone to the University of Wisconsin on an athletic scholarship, and he saw sports as the path to freedom., Siebel remains athletic. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - First partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has spent decades spotlighting, examining and uplifting the mental well-being of young people. How do I take care of myself? She has enormous empathy for the traumatic experiences young people and their families experienced during the pandemic and has been instrumental in organizing awareness around these issues as well as resources for social-emotional supports and practices for schools, Darling-Hammond said. SACRAMENTO - Gov. While speaking with Mamalode, she revealed that Hollywood's inaccurate portrayals of women inspired her to produce her documentary, "Miss Representation." 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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. Jennifer Lynn Siebel Newsom (born June 19, 1974) is an American documentary filmmaker and actress who is the current first partner of California as the wife of governor Gavin Newsom. She is the token white chick in a movie now filming in New York. I want it to inspire young girls., Since joining the film industry, she has attracted plenty of attention for a time she dated George Clooney and many friends. Her father, the son of steel mill workers, put himself through college on a scholarship and then went into the wealth management business where Siebel Newsom said he reaped benefits from so-called Reaganomics that favored less taxes and government regulation. From the article: Newsom's sister . And, it all starts with the women." The woman died on Christmas Day and is the cousin of Lt. ICSO deputy dies in crash while responding to call - KYMA California first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom said on Monday that former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's trial in which jurors deadlocked on Newsom's allegations of sexual assault but found him guilty of other charges showed society has "work to do.". Community schools that offer social services to students and their families. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. "We are so grateful for the support of both her and the governor's office in acknowledging the vital role this plays in student success, in school and in life. "The Mask You Live In," released in 2015, looks at how boys struggle with expectations around masculinity. She heard repeatedly about children's 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. Siebel Newsoms parents instilled a commitment to service, and she followed in her fathers footsteps by working with the nonprofit Conservation International in Latin America and Africa in between getting her bachelors degree and an MBA at Stanford University. The book-smart activist later returned to Stanford Business School to receive her MBA, per Marin Independent Journal. Their extravagant destination wedding included a star-studded guest list and swanky cabins for those wealthy guests. I spend time with my family. She has enormous empathy for the traumatic experiences young people and their families experienced during the pandemic and has been instrumental in organizing awareness around these issues as well as resources for social-emotional supports and practices for schools, Darling-Hammond said. This year the Newsom administration set aside $4.7 billion for youth mental health programs in California, thought to be the countrys largest-ever investment in the emotional well-being of children. Considering whats going on in the country and the world, its critical that California succeeds right now. Thank you so much, Carolyn, for writing such a compelling and informative article. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was picked up by Oprah Winfreys OWN network. This story was originally published February 24, 2023, 5:00 AM. Most recently, Fair Play focuses on the difficulties women face as they attempt to balance work and home lives. And Christian Mills of Mill Valley and Hollywood, an industry jack-of-all-trades, says Siebel incredibly loyal, compassionate and sensitive- always attracts a big crowd at industry events. Let us plant more school gardens! 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 wouldnt be with him if he werent.. Beyond the camera, Siebel Newsom has been a persistent, outspoken advocate in her husband's administration for students experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and other emotional hardships. She also interviews a number of notable women to showcase their perspectives, per Vogue. Although Newsom's confidence may have taken a hit following the accident, she appears to be sure of herself these days, because she went on to say, "I am simply a girl who means well, who wants to make movies and to do good things in the world.". [12], Siebel Newsom raised $101,111 on Kickstarter to fund the production of her second film The Mask You Live In, which premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Victims, she said, often find lifesaving protection in initially telling even themselves that nothing terrible has happened. [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. A good percentage of entertainment and tech that were putting out into the world is questionable in terms of the impact its having on our kids minds and hearts and well-being, she said. As a parent, theres nothing worse than seeing your child in pain and feeling powerless to help.. But Sanchez Ceren didnt seem fazed and gave a lengthy answer about progress and work that remains. "(We) would love to work with her and support her efforts.". Sometimes she feels the cards are stacked against her, but my passionate side, the artistic side, says No, I can do it.'. Newsom began working with Conservation Internationalafter receiving her undergraduate degree, and her volunteer work allowed her to travel the world. Gavin Newsom, will be testifying against Harvey Weinstein in his second sexual assault trial that began this week in Los Angeles. I'm the mother of 3 young children - Montana, Hunter, and Brooklyn. And I really am focused on self-care, because I know that it's challenging being a working mother, but we're needed. "Not all that shocking because very similar things happened to me." The money will go toward a slew of programs, including: As first partner, Siebel Newsom has pushed for improved nutrition in schools, better access to the outdoors for children and other initiatives related to youth well-being. As Newsoms First Partner, she plans to launch an effort this fall probing negative effects of media and technology on children. After completing her education, Siebel Newsom traveled to Africa, Latin America, and Europe on assignments with Conservation International, a global environmental coalition.[7]. In "Miss Representation," Newsom explores the underrepresentation of women in influential rolesin the media and culture. Siebel Newsom then widened her scope, focusing on how society treats men and boys with her film The Mask You Live In and exploring how gender values influence the U.S. economy in The Great American Lie, which premiered this year. Her interest in acting segued into establishment of her own production company, Girls Club Entertainment, where she has developed a number of film projects, including one on gang warfare in South Central Los Angeles, and a documentary celebrating women heroes. Siebel Newsom is the fourth woman Weinstein is accused of sexually assaulting who has taken the stand in Los Angeles. They're pretty in sync with the way they feel about some things.". Nov. 14, 2022. 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. His assault was excruciatingly traumatic, and for years, he walked away unfettered.. Women lawmakers see new allies in the Newsoms, parents of four children under 10, compared to former Gov. I was this driven, over-achieving perfectionist who excelled in sports, she says, wiping away a tear. Jennifer writes on Politics and Pop Culture, with occasional detours into Reinvention, Yoga, and Food. Since her husbands inauguration, Siebel Newsom has launched a campaign pushing California companies to pay workers equally and urged her husband to expand paid family leave. "Throughout the trial, Weinstein's lawyers used sexism, misogyny, and . During high school, she played varsity . They do. 40,000 new school counselors and other mental health professionals. She was a chief backer of the state's 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. Keep reading to find out more about Jennifer Siebel Newsom's many accomplishments. for youth mental health services that includes hotlines, videos and tips for parents. They hold onto trauma, and that trauma manifests in multiple ways. 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. Gavin Newsom, became visibly appalled when asked to recreate how she faked an orgasm on the stand as she gave evidence during the sexual. 310899-6026 All Rights Reserved. Melinda Henneberger is The Sacramento Bees local columnist. 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. [6][7][8], Siebel Newsom is the second oldest of five girls and attended Ross Grammar School and The Branson School. Jennifer defines herself as a sensitive woman who wears her heart on her sleeve. The summer after high school she played on the junior national soccer team and, in a game against France, suffered a leg injury that dogged her for years at Stanford, where she had been recruited for the soccer team. Her three younger sisters were athletes, too: Melissa, Jessica and Brooke, who later played tennis at Duke. We're needed to be a part of the larger society that is involved in making sure that we create a healthier culture for future generations. If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Its personal. Gavin Newsom, nearly screamed through tears from the witness stand Monday when she told the court Harvey Weinstein . Two things squelched that notion: She grew faint at the sight of blood, and her mentor-doctor in Quito seemed hardened and depressed by his work: I thought, Oh my God, I want to be happy.'. San Francisco International Film Festival, "Mayor Newsom, Jennifer Siebel engaged to be married - SFGate", "Jennifer L Siebel, Born 06/19/1974 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org", "Must Reads: Jennifer Siebel Newsom will be California's 'first partner.' 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. In the same interview, she shared: "I just played tennis and basketball this morning. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Telegram. Gov. In 2021, Siebel Newsom toured the state listening to parents' frustrations and challenges during the pandemic, gathering ideas for what could help families cope with school closures, quarantines, loss of loved ones and other hardships. "I didn't do either but my confidence was really shaken as I realized that everything I had worked for and done in my life had no value in that town. At 32, Siebel is strikingly slim, with large, expressive eyes, a tumble of blond hair and a quick, tender smile. "This is a public health emergency," she said. Amy Cranston, executive director of the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California, said Siebel Newsoms advocacy has helped draw attention to the youth mental health crisis and promote wellness in schools. She talked about growing up in Ross, playing sports at Branson School and Stanford, working in Africa, switching to an acting career and dealing with a family tragedy that shaped her life. As the governors wife, Siebel Newsom feels she is in a unique position to merge her personal interest in young peoples well-being with policies that reach regular Californians. [34] The jury was unable to reach a verdict on Newsom's accusation, and that of one of his other accusers, and a mistrial was declared on those charges. So she wrote, directed and produced the documentary film, Miss Representation, which exposes the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in America and challenges the medias limited and often disparaging portrayals of women, which make it difficult for the average woman and girl to feel powerful herself. The eldest of four girls (Jennifer lost her elder sister Stacey in an accident when they were kids), Jennifer dedicates her time and energy to helping our most vulnerable. All Rights Reserved. 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 California's children. [20] A subsequent investigation by Open The Books, a government transparency organization, found the Representation Project was out of compliance with California charity registration requirements which disclose fundraising activity. And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. It really helped," she told a recent conference of counselors and school administrators in Napa. Gavin Newsom was wrapping up a meeting with the president of El Salvador in April when his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, spoke up in fluent Spanish. Her own experiences, as well as those of other parents, have helped shape her advocacy efforts. A prosecutor I know once pointed out that when someones house has been broken into more than once, we never ask, Wow, whats wrong with your house that it keeps getting burglarized? Yet even now, we do blame the victims of sex crimes for whats happened to them. 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. And the chief causes for Siebel Newsom, a 45-year-old actress turned documentary filmmaker, are gender equality and societys treatment of women and families. I tried to be two people, be perfect, because I didnt feel like I was enough., She thinks the accident may account for her desire to be the nurturer, the protector, the giver who wants to help the less fortunate., Brooke Siebel calls Jennifer a loving, beautiful sister with a huge heart.. Her older sister Stacy died in a golf cart accident in 1981. Very interesting article giving insight into who Siebel Newsom is and why her interest in mental health. Gavin Newsom, took the stand in Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial in Los Angeles on Monday, at times breaking into. When she was 6 years old her elder sister known as Stacy passed away at the age of 8 from a golf cart accident. Siebel Newsom is the second oldest of five girls and attended Ross Grammar School and The Branson School. She has had mini-roles in films like Somethings Got To Give with Jack Nicholson and larger parts on several TV dramas and in independent films like The Trouble With Romance, which premiered last month at the Cinequest in San Francisco. Its that someone in her position is saying it, out loud and on such a big platform, that makes it a departure. "I think we went to therapy once (after my sister died), and then it was like, move on, everything's fine, we're just going to pretend like nothing happened," she said in a recent interview with EdSource, her eyes filling with tears. Newsom's production company, Girls Club Entertainment, allows her to produce these gender inequality-focused projects. As an adult who has young siblings who have suffered their entire lives with mental health, it's wonderful to know that more attention is being paid to our youth and their needs. [9] She later graduated with honors from Stanford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American studies in 1996 and Master of Business Administration in 2001. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of California Gov. I love to be in nature. Lots of commentators thought Alex Murdaugh might walk because the motive was so illogical, but since when did any reason to commit murder make rational sense, asks Melinda Henneberger. "And that was traumatic to lose your best friend and your sister. Gavin Newsom poses for a photo with a pair of youngsters after the 90th annual State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. The mother of four went on to reveal that the accident shaped her into who she is today. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We welcome your comments. During high school, she played varsity basketball, soccer, and tennis. 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. Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the State Board of Education, praised Siebel Newsom's "consistent and insistent" efforts on behalf of California's children, families and teachers. Jennifer lived a life of privilege, grounded in a family ethos that wanted to improve the world and save the environment. 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 . The documentary filmmaker and politician's wife spent years as an actress in Hollywood before linking up with California's top lawmaker. In 2012 Jennifer was also an Executive Producer of the Oscar-Nominated documentary, The Invisible War, which unveils the epidemic of rape in the U.S. military. But our bodies do not lie. The pace of her life is hectic I only sleep six hours a night and since October it has included almost weekly visits to San Francisco to be with Newsom. Newsom's mother, Judy Siebel, was a community volunteer, while her father, Ken Siebel, was an investment manager. When I told my own mother that Id been raped, decades after the fact, she at first insisted that that couldnt be the case. An advocate for women, girls, and their families, Jennifer Siebel Newsom uses her skills as a filmmaker, speaker, and CEO of the non-profit social action organization MissRepresentation.org to uncover the glaring injustices we live with every day yet fail to adequately see and ultimately change. 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. "How dare . [21], In the early 2000s, Siebel Newsom dated actor George Clooney. Amy Cranston, executive director of the Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California, said Siebel Newsom's advocacy has helped draw attention to the youth mental health crisis and promote wellness in schools. This film is only one example of how Newsom's work is influenced by her passion for gender equality. Credit: Jennifer Siebel Newsom / Facebook. . Jennifer Siebel Newsom shocked the world with a powerful essay she wrote for HuffPost in October 2017. I think we went to therapy once (after my sister died), and then it was like, move on, everythings fine, were just going to pretend like nothing happened, she said in a recent interview with EdSource, her eyes filling with tears. 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. When she was six, her older sister Stacy died at age eight from a golf cart accident. She knows fully well that comprehensive mental health services in California schools have been inadequate. Newsom declares emergency, A man was found dead in California river 25 years ago, cops say. Soon she landed on Newsweek's List of "150 Fearless Women Who Shake the World", Fast Companys League of Extraordinary Women, and San Francisco Business Times Most Influential Women in Business. When she was six, her older sister Stacy died at age eight from a golf cart accident.

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