Jennifer Jareau
Backstory
Jennifer Jareau grew up near Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Jareau lost her sister to suicide when she was just 11 years old. Despite the troubling time, she grew up to be a high school athlete. She was captian of the varsity soccer team. Jennifer did not know what career she dsired to pursue until she read a book by David Rossi during her senior year of college. She applied to the FBI academy the following fall.
Agent Jareau
Jennifer Jareau or J.J. is the media and local political liaison but her offical title is Supervisory Special Agent. J.J. usually stays and works at the police station, although she does accompany the team on raids. Agent Jareau married detective William LaMontagne, Jr. She and Will have one son, Henry LaMontagne.
The Real Agent Jareau
Jennifer Jareau is portrayed by A.J. Cook. Cook was born July 22, 1978 in Oshawa, Ontario. She attended Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute. A.J. appeared in Out Cold and Final Destination 2. But she is best known for her role J.J. in Criminal Minds. Cook is currently married to Nathan Andersen and has one son, Mekhai Allan Andersen.