Josie Loren delighted millions of moviegoers and had many drooling over her beauty. Sadly she is off the hook and no longer compelled to keep up with the Hollywood lifestyle. The Cuban-American actress is famous for her roles in Make It or Break It and The Mentalist. Until she abandoned the film industry, she was an incredible performer who delivered her roles to near perfection.
Her story remains an inspiration, a call to those who can’t handle the pressures of stardom to prioritize their sanity. Loren hasn’t looked back since she left the industry and has stayed afloat in her new profession. Although she had a relatively short acting career, Josie Loren will continue to inspire and bring smiles to the faces of many.
Profile Summary of Josie Loren
- Full Name: Josie Loren Lopez
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 37 Years Old
- Ethnicity: Cuban
- Nationality: American
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Married
- Josie Loren’s Husband: Matt Leinart
- Duration of Marriage: (2018 – Present)
- Josie Loren’s Children: Two (Cayson and Cannon Leinart)
- Josie Loren’s Parents: Mercy Lopez
- Siblings: One Sister (Jessica) and Two Brothers (Asis and Javier)
- Josie Loren’s Net Worth: $2 million
- Famous For: Career as an Actress
- Josie Loren’s Height: 5 feet 2 inches
Age and Early Life: How Old Is Josie Loren?
Josie Loren was born on March 19, 1987, in the sunny, “beachful” city of Miami, Florida. Her birth name is Josie Loren Lopez. She is 37 years old and of Cuban descent. Josie’s mother Mercy Lopez is a middle school teacher. While there are no details about her father, Josie grew up together with three siblings named Jessica, Asis, and Javier.
Growing up, Josie actively participated in gymnastics. The Cuban-American former actress enrolled at the New World School of the Arts for her high school education. She studied acting while she was there. Josie Loren was also involved with a cheerleading team—Top Gun All-Stars. She would later enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to study Mass Communication while minoring in Spanish.
She Retired from Acting at Age 28 to Become a Lawyer
When Josie’s fame was just getting started, she took a bow and moved away from the acting scene at the age of 28. Josie’s breakthrough as an actress came in 2006 when she was featured as Holly in an episode of Hanna Montana’s first season. She had the opportunity to work with Miley Cyrus briefly. From then on, there was no going back for the star actress as more roles began to pour in. While her early exit hurt many of her fans, Josie Loren has memorable roles that will continue to warm hearts for years to come.
Her last known role was in 2015, as Michelle Vega in the “Green Light” episode of The Mentalist. That same year, she played Kristi in two episodes of Online Daters and also appeared as Sam in the “Young & Doppelganger” episode of David Holden’s Young & Hungry. Josie Loren now works as a sports law attorney at Munck Wilson Mandala, a leading tech-focused law firm. In her current position, she focuses on supporting clients in transactional and corporate law, especially in the firm’s entertainment and sports departments. The former actress was recongined in 2023 as one of the Latino Lawyers to watch out for by Latino Leaders Magazine.
Where Did Josie Leinart Go to Law School?
In 2015, Josie Leinart enrolled at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Not content with her success in the entertainment industry, Josie decided to explore new grounds. She didn’t allow the fame to stop her from following her dreams. The Mentalist actress took a bow from acting to pursue a career in law.
Josie proved that she could not only excel as an actress but also as a lawyer. She was among the top 15 percent of her class when she graduated in 2019. By and large, the former actress and laywer is a testament that one can be successful if they put their mind to it.
The Former Actress Is Married to Matt Leinart
Josie is married to Matt Leinart, former American football quarterback who’s currently a sports analyst. He is also an actor and writer known for The House Bunny (2008) and Big Noon Kickoff (2019). Matt was born on May 11, 1983 in Santa Ana, California. This means he’s 41 and four years older than his wife Josie Leinart.
Before meeting Matt Leinart, Josie Loren had been romantically linked with actor and musician Jason Dolley; this was in 2010. In 2011, she was linked to another actor and musician Chord Overstreet. That was also the year she had a thing with Canadian model Zane Holtz. She started dating Matt in September 2013 and they got engaged three years later.
Matt and Josie got married on May 26, 2018, at the Basilica of St. Lawrence. The reception followed immediately at Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina. The couple’s relationship has continued to blossom to the admiration of their fans. Going by what they’ve allowed the public to see, Josie and Matt’s marriage would stand the test of time.
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Josie Loren Is Now a Mother of Two
Josie and Matt Leinart delayed having children for almost two years after marriage. The Leinarts eventually welcomed their first son named Cayson Asis Leinart in January 2020. Now 4, Cayson was not to enjoy his baby-of-the-house status for long. He was dethroned by his little brother Cannon Asis Leinart who was born on May 24, 2021. Today, Cannon is 3. Josie is a proud mother, she had this to say on Mothers’ Day:
If you want to bring peace to the whole world, go home and love your family. I take this to heart every single day. To all the mothers out there that bring a little more peace to this world every single day by loving your families the way that only a mother can…Happy Mothers’ Day.”
Josie Loren and Matt do not hide the happy moments they share with their boys. There are lots of photos and videos of the couple having fun at home and at vacation destinations. Josie’s sons aren’t Matt Leinart’s first. He has a son named Cole Leinart from his previous relationship with Brynn Cameron. This means Josie has a stepson while Cayson and Cannon have an older half brother.
