Biography of Jennifer Taylor (a.k.a.: Jennifer Bini)

Jennifer Taylor (born Jennifer Bini) is an American actress from Hoboken, New Jersey. She is primarily known for the role of Chelsea Melini in the sitcom "Two and a Half Men". Her character was the girlfriend of protagonist Charlie Harper (played by Charlie Sheen) in season 6 (2008-2009), and his fiancee in season 7 (2009-2010). While Charlie was a womanizer, Chelsea was one of the few women which he genuinely loved.

Taylor was born to an Italian-American family. She is a former beauty contestant. She was the third runner-up in the 1995 Miss Florida USA pageant, and the first runner-up of the 1996 pageant. She started appearing in films by 1998. Taylor had a small role in the neo-noir thriller "Wild Things" (1998), which depicted several characters with hidden agendas. She also appeared in the sports comedy "The Waterboy" (1998), about a man in his early 30s who becomes a college football player.

By the early 2000s, Taylor started regularly appearing in various television roles. She had played three different characters in early seasons of "Two and a Half Men", before being cast in the regular role of Chelsea. Taylor also had the guest star role of Eve in a 2005 episode of the fantasy series "Charmed". Her character was a married mother who attempted to seduce regular character Leo Wyatt (played by Brian Krause) during a playdate of their respective children.

During the 2010s, Taylor primarily appeared in television films. In the theatrical film "Ashley" (2013), Taylor portrayed Stacy Collins (the protagonist's mother). Her character was the mother of Ashley Collins (played by Nicole Fox), an adolescent lesbian whose self-harm habits turned off her lovers. Stacy attributed her daughter's mental problems to Ashley having suffered sexual abuse by her father at an early age.

In the Christian-themed drama "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness" (2018), Taylor had the supporting role of Meg Harvey. Her character was the owner of a soup kitchen, who supported the efforts of the controversial pastor Dave Hill (played by David A. R. White). The film earned 7.4 million dollars at the worldwide box office. It was the third film in its series, but under-performed at the box office.

In 2022, Taylor was cast as the humanoid angel Grace in the salvation-themed television series "Saved by Grace". Its first season lasted for 5 episodes. By 2022, Taylor was 50-years-old. Her acting career has lasted for 24 years, mostly devoted to playing supporting characters. She seems to have no intention to retire yet. Taylor has two children, son Jake and daughter Samantha. She has stated in past interviews that gardening was her hobby, and that she used to grow several fruits and vegetables in her private garden.

Full name: Jennifer Taylor

Born: April 19, 1973

Birthplace: Hoboken, New Jersey, USA