Jolene Blalock, born on March 5, 1975, in San Diego, California, is an American actress and model best known for her role as the Vulcan first officer and science officer T'Pol on the science-fiction series "Star Trek: Enterprise". She grew up in San Diego with three siblings and spent her childhood surfing and developing artistic skills. At the age of 17, she left home to pursue a modeling career in Europe and Asia.

Her modeling career included appearances on the covers of men's lifestyle magazines such as Maxim, Playboy, and FHM. She was named the 10th sexiest woman in the world in 2003 by FHM. 

She made her television debut on the sitcom "Veronica's Closet" and had guest appearances on shows like "Love Boat: The Next Wave," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," and "JAG". She also appeared in the television movie adaptation of "Jason and the Argonauts" in 2000.

Her big break came when she was cast as Subcommander T'Pol in "Star Trek: Enterprise," a role she played from 2001 to 2005. Her portrayal of T'Pol earned her a dedicated fan base and recognition in the science fiction community. She has also appeared in films such as "Slow Burn," "Shadow Puppets," "Starship Troopers 3: Marauder," "Sinners and Saints," and "Sex Tape".

In her personal life, Jolene Blalock married Michael Rapino, CEO and President of Live Nation, in 2003. The couple has three children together.