The Stunning Jennifer England

At 44 years young, Jennifer England has it all: Beautiful looks that I would personally die for, but more importantly, a positive outlook on life that many people are missing these days. She’s a pleasure to interview and an inspiration to those who know her full story. I’m grateful to be the one to shed some light.

Jennifer is one of those women who shines bright no matter what difficulties come her way. She’s also always there for her friends – even on the darkest of days. That’s why when her life took a turn for the worst after being in a car accident at no fault of her own, Jennifer’s positivity and faith came into play more than ever.

Having previously graced the cover of Epic Fit’s sister publication BodyScape Magazine - Jennifer is a hero to many in print and on the screen. However, simply saying that she’s a “hero” because of her accomplishments is an understatement. She’s a true survivor in every sense of the word.

As a seasoned model and stunt double in LA, Jennifer’s strength and determination shines through in everything she puts her mind to. Not only is she brave, courageous and smart as a whip – she’s someone you’d definitely want on your side. She’s also extremely passionate about living life to the fullest and tries to be a better version of herself every single day. Loyal to a tee and funny, this breathtaking Epic Fit cover model has conquered the world in her own way and come out on the other side through her faith and fitness.

On the next few pages you’ll read a little more about what Jennifer England says about her life so far, which covers the aftermath of her horrific crash and her face being disfigured, to jumping back into work with an outlook and energy that’s absolutely infectious.

Thank you, Jennifer, for being a part of our “epic” trio issue!

Kerrie Lee Brown Editor-in-Chief EPIC Fit Magazine

INTRODUCING OUR COVER MODEL Jennifer England

KB: Tell us a little bit about where you’re from and how you ended up in LA?

JE: I moved from Michigan to Los Angeles about twenty years ago. I knew the small-town life wasn’t for me long term so I had to make a change; and I’m so glad I did.

KB: How did you come to meet Sarah Lyons Glabman?

JE: All I can say is that Sarah is awesome and her lighting is amazing on set. I started modeling and won the Hawaiian Tropic contest in 1998 when I was 18 years old. I then went on to win international and moved out to LA when I was twenty. Sarah and I met modeling. We shot together way back and then during one of our photo shoots she wanted to do some digital work. We have a good soul sister connection. She’s great to work with.

KB: What do you do for a living?

JE: I’ve been a professional model for two decades. Then, I started doing commercials and stunts as the opportunities came to me. Now I work for a very popular plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills.

KB: How do you fit a full-time job in with your modeling?

JE: I mostly model on the weekends and right now I’m in talks about partnering in a gym with a friend who has facilities already open. But, that’s all hush-hush. Nothing for sure. I’m like that – always looking for the next exciting thing and something new to sink my teeth into.

KB: I heard about your terrible accident. Where were you working when that happened?

JE: I started working at Warner Brothers as the Executive Assistant to the Showrunner when I had my car accident. It seems so long ago now, but at the time it was a lot to deal with, especially since I had a chipped tooth and my face went through the windshield. It’s all healed now but it took a lot of surgery and mental healing to get through it all.

KB: When did this all happen? How did you get through it?

JE: Three years ago. My knees were also broken and I couldn’t move my wrists, so I was in rehab for months. The physical injuries I knew I could get through, but the mental healing was the tough one for me. My PTSD didn’t kick in until weeks later – and was awful because I had to keep reliving what happened. My ex was driving at the time. But, I was really lucky that all my friends and family helped out. They sent me things all the time which helped with the healing process. I remember I took my supplements, ate well and did what I was supposed to do, and of course I regularly saw my doctors who were a great support system.

KB: Any important lessons learned?

JE: Yes, many! But, one great thing that came out of it was that I met my current employer, the unbelievable plastic LA surgeon Dr. Ben Talei. I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done for me and my reconstruction and for also giving me a job where I can now help other people who don’t feel confident in their own skin for different reasons. I love what I do. You see and hear so many different stories every day. I just want to help people be happy.

KB: Jennifer, that's awful to hear about what you went through with your car accident. You've shown great strength during the healing process. You're truly an inspiration.

JE: Thank you. Yes, it was extremely tough but my car accident was nothing in comparison to losing my father two years ago and then my mother just a year after who was my best friend.

KB: I'm so sorry to hear. I know exactly how you feel as I've lost my mother who I was very close to. How are you doing?

JE: She passed away from cancer just last year in 2022 after an extremely courageous fight. She is the strongest yet sweetest person that I've EVER met. 2022 definitely taught me that life is short so always live life to the fullest and never take anything for granted. It has taken my faith/ God as well as the universe and my family/friends to get me through it all. And it honestly took Sarah's photoshoot to get me motivated enough to get in front of a camera again because I knew I had to "show up." I firmly believe that showing up for yourself and others is what we're supposed to do for family/friends. It's what we need to go through the healing process during the difficult times and come out on the other side stronger.

KB: Wow. You’ve had to go through a lot of healing mentally, physically and emotionally over the last few years. Is that why you believe in living a healthy lifestyle?

JE: No, I’ve always loved working out. I train 3 days a week because I work full-time and I’m typically at the gym at 5 a.m. and at the office by 8 a.m. Sometimes I go after work if I don’t have anything to run to. I just love waking up when it’s dark outside and early because I have so much more energy in the morning.

KB: What are some of the jobs you’ve landed in the entertainment industry that stand out? And why stunts?

JE: I have always been athletic and I guess you could say flexible. One day I auditioned for a TV commercial for Xbox and the casting director asked us to kick and punch, which I can do well. I got the job. After that I worked with a celebrity stunt coordinator who used to call me up for jobs he heard about around town. He knew my physical abilities and strength to do certain fight scenes. Once you get in they start calling you. That wasn’t through an agent.

KB: Very cool. Are there any stunts you won’t do?

JE: I won’t jump out of a building. Everything I do I have to do 100 percent so that’s one that crosses the line for me. I have to feel comfortable with what I’m doing knowing that I can give my all and get the job done perfectly. I guess you could call me a perfectionist in that way.

KB: Did you grow up in an active household?

JE: Yes! I have two brothers and we used to play tackle football all the time. I was the only girl but probably the toughest. Just kidding. I also played softball and was a competitive swimmer. I also love to run. I was kind of a Tomboy. Working out and exercise – being physically active – has always been a huge passion of mine.

KB: What else do you love to do?

JE: I love weight training. My favorite body parts to train are my legs and glutes. I also like full-body workouts and also kickboxing. It keeps me fit and energized.

KB: You must eat well then. Anything you’d like to share on the food front?

JE: Yeah, I eat super clean but I love pizza. I am mindful of my calories and when (or if) I have a cheat day during my week. When I am being really good and watching what I eat for a photo shoot or an audition, I write my own meal plan. I usually have a cheat day here and there – and some weeks I change things up for variety and to keep me on track. Before I was always photo shoot ready 24-7 but as I’ve gotten older I let myself relax a little bit. The good thing is that I know my body and what I need to do to get ready in a pinch.

KB: Well, you looked AMAZING for the photo shoot with Jamaal and Yvette. What was your experience like working for Epic Fit Magazine?

JE: Any time I work with Sarah it’s an incredible experience. She’s an amazing photographer and everyone’s energy was amazing on set. I can’t thank the crew enough for having me! It was also cool shooting with two other people. I feel it’s easy to model on your own in front of a camera but shooting with other people is different because of people’s energy. That day I could have shot all day long. All three of us had amazing energy and Sarah’s enthusiasm really set the tone for the photos. The outfits were also amazing.

KB: Any inspiring words for our readers?

JE: I think my advice is to try and always leave people happier than when you met them. We wake up in the morning and are very appreciative and grateful. And in my case, I am grateful that I survived my crash. We had a Jeep and a Pria at the time. The cop who came to the scene said that if we drove the Pria, we wouldn’t be here today. So, I pray a lot and remind people to practice gratitude for what they have and who they have in their lives. Be thankful!