At 17, Jones was encouraged to pursue an acting and modeling career, subsequently living in London, Boston, New York City and Los Angeles.

[2] Jones starred in the scripted/reality hybrid series Anchorwoman,[3] premiering on the Fox Broadcasting network August 22, 2007.

The role was primarily scripted and part improvisational, with a great deal of comedic undertones.

Some journalists voiced outspoken criticism of the scripted 30-day broadcast-news stunt at a small Tyler, Texas television station.

[4] Prior to filming Anchorwoman, Jones worked on the Baywatch workout video series, Baywatch Beach Body Workout, with Lauren Jones, which released in stores and on the Internet on December 4, 2007.