About

Jennifer Gimenez is a nationally recognized actress, model, and recovery advocate who has turned her personal story of addiction and healing into a mission of hope and transformation. With over 19 years of sobriety, Jennifer shares her journey with courage, authenticity, and a fierce commitment to helping others rise.

Discovered at the age of 13 by famed photographer Bruce Weber, Jennifer quickly ascended to international fame. She appeared on the covers of Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and in campaigns for Calvin Klein, Guess, Chanel, and more. From the outside, her life looked glamorous. Behind the scenes, she struggled with addiction, body image issues, and the pressure to stay perfect in a world that valued image over wellbeing.

By her early twenties, Jennifer was deep in addiction. Her first major breakthrough came at Las Encinas Hospital, where under the care of Dr. Drew, she began a long-term inpatient recovery program. That experience changed everything. She began to find her true self—beyond the fashion, beyond the fame, and beyond the pain.

Since embracing sobriety, Jennifer has become a trusted voice in the recovery world. She appeared on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Sober House, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, using every platform to speak openly about the realities of addiction and the power of recovery. Her work extends far beyond television. She has served as a sober living house manager, rehab technician, and mentor to countless individuals in all stages of recovery.

Jennifer does not just speak about addiction. She speaks about life. With over 18 years of speaking experience, she has addressed thousands of audiences on topics including mental health, depression, suicide, trauma, family dysfunction, destructive behaviors, and the path to healing. She is known for her ability to connect deeply, to share without pretense, and to create a safe space for truth.

Together with her husband, national recovery advocate Tim Ryan, Jennifer travels the country offering powerful keynotes, training, and support to communities in need. Their message is rooted in lived experience, love, and a shared commitment to helping others recover out loud.

Jennifer’s work continues to inspire people from all walks of life. She is a lighthouse for those still lost in addiction and a reminder that no matter how far someone has fallen, healing is possible. She leads with heart, speaks with truth, and lives each day with gratitude and grace.