Jo Morgan

**Joanna "Jo" Morgan** is one of the four main characters of the Hollywood Sisters book series created by Maryam Wells. She is the second-oldest of the Morgan sisters. She is portrayed by - on the book covers. Jo is a Hollywood actress who was best known for her role in the family sitcom, The reluctant Stepmother as girly-girl Heather Martin. As an adult, she is the star of a primetime cop drama, L.A. Beat as Det. Hannah Montgomery. Her family are also actors, actresses, models, and singers. Her storylines involved transiting from teen idol to TV star; marrying the producer of L.A. Beat; starting a family; and dealing with her sister Alex's alcoholism.

## Credits

### **TV Shows**

 *The Reluctant Stepmother* | Heather Martin
 Malibu Sentinels
 L.A. Beat
 *Star Trek: Phoenix* | Lt. Allison McLean

## Trivia

* She often called "Jo-Jo" by her sisters.
* She and his sisters were delivered via Cesarean section.
* Younger sister of Alex Morgan and older sister of Lizzie and Christie Morgan.
* Second Daughter of Ben and Fredrica Morgan.
* She owns her own boutique, Jojo's.
* She is in a TV series called *L.A. Beat*, playing Det. Hannah Montgomery.
	+ She lost the Miss Junior America beauty pageant to Courtney Cutler.
* She won *Teen Girl* Magazine's Great Model Search.
* She made *Teen Blush* Magazine's Model of the Year.
* Delivered her daughter Lauren via emergency Caesarean section after the umbilical cord became wrapped around the baby's neck.
* Best known by the public for her role as Heather Walters on *The Reluctant Stepmother* and Det. Hannah Montgomery on *L.A. Beat*.
* Voted #7 in Stuff Magazine's 100 Sexiest Women list.
* Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
* Jo and her sister, Lizzie portrayed abuse victims in movies.
* Jo and her older sister, Alex became Teen Sweethearts from their teen TV shows.
	+ Alex was known for playing Meadow McAllister in the teen drama, *Summer Cove*.
	+ Jo played Heather Martin in the family sitcom, *The Reluctant Stepmother*.
* Returned to work 6 months after giving birth to her daughter Lauren in order to begin filming *L.A. Beat*.
* Was 2 months pregnant with her daughter Lauren when she completed filming season five of *L.A. Beat*.
* She discovered she was pregnant with daughter, Lily four days after shooting a scene where she was in a scuffle.
* Ranked #3 on E! Television's 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies.
* Named one of E!'s "Top 20 Entertainers of 2025".
* She is a fan of Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Madonna, and Jennifer Lopez.
* Due to her role in *Linda & Heather*, Jo was ranked #14 in *Teen People'*s 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 in, one year two years after her sister, Alex.
* She flew to Vancouver, Canada to film *Stalked by Danger*.
* She dated Ken Masters, who played her enemy in *Stalked by Danger*.
* She is a spokes model for Sweetface Fashions.
* She gave birth on-screen in two movies; *One Time* and *Stalked by Danger*.

## Quotes

* **Jo**: In this movie, I gave birth while being held captive by an psycho ex-boyfriend, I'm gonna deliver in a hospital like a normal person.
 **Alex**: You're not a normal person, you're a celebrity and the hospital you plan to give birth is a hospital for celebrities.
* Jo: Leah Remini, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and even C.C. Babcock from *The Nanny* have had their pregnancies hidden on camera because their characters weren't pregnant. Plus, since my character isn't ready to have a baby, I choose to hid my pregnancy my own way.
* Jo: I can see the caption now: Former *Summer Cove* sweetheart crashes celebrity baby shower.