Jessica Biel’s parents are Jonathan Biel and Kimberly Conroe. Both are of American nationality. However, While Kim is of Native American ethnicity, Jon’s ethnic background is a mix of Danish, German, Native American, Jewish, and English.
Given what we know about her parents, it is obvious that Jessica Biel has American nationality and is of Caucasian ethnicity. The award-winning actress is very much interested in her family heritage and has even gone on a popular TV show to have her ancestry examined.
Jessica Biel’s Nationality and Ethnicity Explored
Named Jessica Claire Biel at birth, the first child of Jon and Kim was born on March 3rd, 1982. An Ely, Saint Louis, Minnesota native, Jessica Biel, is of Caucasian ethnicity and is a citizen of America.
Jessica Biel is quite interested in exploring her ancestry and has even appeared on an episode of the show, Who Do You Think You Are?, to explore it. Her genetic ancestry, according to DNA tests, is detailed below
99% Europe and 1% Africa
- 30% Great Britain
- 26% Europe West
- 16% Italy/Greece
- 12% Scandinavia
- 8% European Jewish
- 3% Iberian Peninsula
- 2% Ireland
- 2% Europe East [possibly Jewish]
Given the lineage of Jessica’s mother, one would expect to see some streak of Native American genes in this test result, but none was found. Perhaps, there must have been a mixup when the family legend was passed down.
Jessica Biel works and earns a living in the entertainment industry as an actress, producer, model, and singer. Her best-known roles are recorded on the set of the television drama 7th Heaven and the movies I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry and The Illusionist, among many others. Jessica is also into philanthropy and lends her support to the less privileged in society.
Who Is Jessica Biel’s Father, Jonathan Biel?
Jessica Biel’s father is Jonathan Biel, a United States citizen. Jonathan is the son of Donald Arthur “Donny” Biel. Donald is the son of Edward Lincoln Biel and his wife, Carrie L. Rasmussen. Edward’s parents, Moritz/Morris Biel and Otillie/Ottilia Morskovitz were Jewish emigrants who came to America from Žilina (Žilina was located in the Kingdom of Hungary, which is now in Slovakia). Carrie was born to parents of Danish origin; Mikael Frederik Rasmussen and Eleonora Katrine Lund, who also moved to the United States and put down roots on American soil
Jessica Biel’s dad has an equally interesting ancestry from his mother’s side of the family. His mum, Claire Porter, was born from the union between Marie/Mary Celeste Weber and Howard Carlisle/Carlyle Porter. Howard’s parents, Charles William Porter and Anna E. Bryant, had roots in the United States going as far back as the 1600s. Marie/Mary Celeste, on the other hand, is a product of two German natives, George Theodore Weber and Elizabeth Hausner
Going by the above narrative, it is obvious that Jonathan Biel is a man of Caucasian ethnicity, and his ancestry comprises Jewish, Native American, Danish, German, and more. Jessica Biel’s father is listed as a business consultant, though the kind of business he does has never been revealed. However, he has been a staff of General Electric for decades. Jon takes the credit for running an “Outward Bound school”.
Meet Jessica Biel’s Mum, Kimberly Conroe
Born in 1955, Jessica Biel’s mother, Kimberly Conroe, is currently 69 years old. Kim is her pet name, and she was also born in the United States.
Kim’s dad was Garth Lon Conroe, who was born to Mary Frances Eloise Newkirk (from Illinois) and Clifford Albert Conroe (from Kansas) in Colorado. While Clifford was the son of Ada Butsch and Vernon Eugene Conroe, Lillian Lee Cannon and Henry Milo Newkirk gave birth to Mary.
The mother of Kimberly Conroe was Norma Jean Roberts. Norma was born to Flora Zobeda Brasier/Brazier and James Conaway/Conway Roberts in Colorado; both her parents hailed from Missouri. While James came from the union between Hannah Jane Miller and William David Roberts. Eliza Belle/Bell Pearson and her husband, William “Bill” Brazier/Brasier, gave birth to Flora.
The detailed analysis above shows that Jessica Biel’s mother is a typical Native American, and she grew up alongside five siblings whose identities are not known. Going by what we could sieve from kept records, Kimberly Conroe is listed as a homemaker. However, she used to earn a living as a spiritual healer.
Jessica Biel’s Parents Have a Total of Two Children
Given the fact that Kim and Jonathan have never been regarded as mainstream celebrities, no one expects details like their wedding and personal life to be well publicized. Thus, their dating period, wedding date, and venue are not known. However, the ages of their two children reveal that the couple’s marriage has endured for decades and still going strong.
The records have revealed that Jessica Biel is not the only child of Kim and Jonathan. The American movie star shared her growing-up years with one brother who goes by the name Justin Biel.
Justin, who is said to be three years younger than Jessica, was born sometime in 1985. He is an alum of Loyola Marymount University, where he studied a course in business administration and International Business, earning a Bachelor’s degree upon graduation. The quest for further academic qualifications took Justin to Fairfield University to get a Master’s degree in fine arts.
Since he graduated from college, Justin Biel has been working in the journalism and public relations field. He is currently employed by Direct Response Copywriting in his capacity as a copywriter.
Alongside his big sister, Jessica Biel, Justin launched an eco-accessory line called BARE, where he functions as the CRO. They specialize in making ecology-friendly bags. From what is perceivable, Justin does a lot of things, including conducting and managing weddings.
Jessica’s younger brother is married. He wedded his wife, Rose Muniz (she is an energy healer), in Mexico in April 2018, and together, they are parents to a baby girl who came on the 11th of April 2015. Justin and his family reside in Denver, Colorado.
Kim and Jonathan have a Good Relationship With Their Children
Kim and Jonathan enjoy a close relationship with their children. Jessica Biel is always talking about her dad in interview sessions and has been photographed with him as well as her mom on several occasions. We have also seen some pictures of Justin with his parents on the internet space.
