Jill Goodacre
Supermodel and Victoria's Secret Angel, actress
Jill Goodacre (born March 29, 1964) is an American model, actress, and television personality born in Lubbock, Texas. She rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s as one of Victoria's Secret's most prominent models and Angels, becoming the face of the luxury lingerie brand during its most expansive period. With her striking appearance and poise, Goodacre became a recognizable figure in fashion and popular culture. Beyond modeling, she has pursued acting and television hosting, appearing in various television shows and films. She is married to musician Harry Connick Jr., and the couple has been influential figures in entertainment and music. Goodacre's career as a supermodel helped define the era of 1980s and 1990s fashion, and her association with Victoria's Secret made her an iconic figure in the modeling industry. Though her modeling career has largely concluded, her legacy remains significant in the history of American fashion and popular culture.
Jill Scott
Grammy-winning R&B and soul artist, neo-soul pioneer
Jill Hennessy
Actress on 'Law & Order' and 'Crossing Jordan'
Jill Biden
Current First Lady of the United States, educator and advocate for community colleges
Jill St. John
Actress, James Bond girl in 'Diamonds Are Forever'
Entertainment
American
1964
Thinking about the name
Jill
English origin
“Derived from Gillian, which comes from the Latin Julianus, meaning 'youthful' and associated with the Roman name Julius. Jill became a standalone name in the 20th century and is quintessentially English, borne by both literary references and everyday familiarity. It's straightforward, approachable, and carries decades of cultural naturalness without pretension.”