- In January 2000, Jena won a lawsuit against her mother whom she accused of squandering money from her bank accounts and mismanaging her career (charging mismanagement of her earnings, failure to pay taxes, and seeking emancipation).
- She credits her mom's own acting experience in community theater in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as a major influence.
- CONTACT (1997): Jena Malone who played the young Ellie Arroway has brown eyes. Her eyes were colored blue (to match Jodie Foster's) by computer for the opening shot, which zooms into her eye.
- Won legal emancipation from her mother, who is now barred from interfering with Jena's career and earnings. (January 2000)
- Filed suit against mother Debbie, charging mismanagement of her earnings, failure to pay taxes, and seeking emancipation (1999)
- Lived in Lake Tahoe until age 10
- Was paid $325,000 for STEPMOM (1998)
- Loves math and has a great interest in the Renaissance.
- Also loves the music of all the great composers.
- Is homeschooled and feels that it has helped her to excel in all of her subjects.
- Her main goal is to be a director. She feels that as a director you can put a little of yourself into every part.
- Was nomintaed at 1998 Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Movie for HOPE
- Was nomintaed at 1997 Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA
- Was nominated at 1997 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a TV Movie or Miniseries for BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA
- Favorite Music: 90's women bands, Classic Rock (Joplin, Hendrix)
- Hobbies: Kickbox, draw, sing, dance, regular teenage girl stuff
Quotes- "Lake Tahoe is gorgeous... I remember climbing trees and scavenging in the forest singing to myself... when I have children I'm going to raise them there"
- "Now I am a teenager. I go to school, see my friends, spend weekends with them, I feel more stable. In New York, you feel like you're living a part of history. In L.A , you can't sink your teeth into anything."
Awards- Sonoma Valley Film Festival: Imagery Honors (2004)
- DVD Exclusive Awards: Video Premiere Award - Best Supporting Actress, THE BOOK OF STARS (2001)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress, STEPMOM (1999)
- YoungStar Awards: Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film, STEPMOM (1999)
- Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actress - CONTACT (1998)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series - Leading Young Actress, ELLEN FOSTER (1998)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a TV Movie/Mini-Series - Young Actress, BASTARD OUT OF CAROLINA (1997)
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