Trivia

She cites the main reason for her departure from Felicity (1998) in 2000 was that she needed to grieve for her mother. Her mother had died two years previously and she felt that being on such a prominent show hadn't given her the time or space to do so.

Wrote story 'Memories of My Mother' in the book 'Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff'.

August 19, 1998, her mother, Christine, died of uterine cancer, with which she had struggled for ten months. In January 1998, she won the role of Julie Emrick on Felicity (1998) but considered turning it down to be with her mother, during her last days.

Decided to leave Power Rangers (1993) midway through the third season because she was ready to move on and find other acting opportunities.

Plays the guitar and piano

Enjoys music, painting, and writing

Hobbies: Lead Singer/Guitarist for band Valhalla.

Has the distinction of being one of only two (including Jason David Frank) original Power Rangers (1993) cast members to appear in all three of the franchise's theatrically released films, Power Rangers, le film (1995), Turbo Power Rangers (1997), and Saban's Power Rangers (2017).

Gave birth at age 38, to her 1st child, a daughter named Francesca Christine Giner, on December 1, 2008 at 9:09 p.m., weighing 7 lbs., 1 oz. Her middle name honors Amy's late mother. Child's father is her fiancé (now ex-husband) Olivier Giner.

Has a butterfly tattooed on her left ankle as a symbol of freedom. Her mom suggested a squirrel tattoo to her.

Now in a band named "Amy Jo Johnson" which released a CD in 2001.

Chipped the bone in one of her elbows in Gymnastics.

Became a Canadian citizen in June 2015. Now has dual citizenship.

Bears such as strong resemblance to fellow actress Jennifer Garner, fans often confuse the two, and whenever this happens, Johnson takes it in stride and sometimes signs autographs as Garner if asked for one.

Married Olivier Giner, her longtime boyfriend and father of her 8-month-old daughter named Francesca. (August 2009)

Favorite musicians: Grateful Dead, Natalie Merchant, Sarah McLachlan, James Taylor, The Beatles, The Allman Brothers Band and Jewel.

Her maternal grandfather was a Portuguese immigrant, from the Azores. Her other ancestry is English, and a smaller amount of French-Canadian.

Starring in CTV's Flashpoint (2008). (July 2008)

Johnson celebrated one year of sobriety from alcohol on April 28, 2023.

Attended Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, So. Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Starring in 'Love, Janis' at the Village Theater, NYC (May 2002)

Has a bulldog Lucy.

A Massachusetts native, Johnson is a fan of both the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

Brother and Sister: Grieg Johnson Jr. (older, car salesman) and Julie Johnson Clary (older).

On Wildfire (2005) as Kris's rival, "Tina Sharp". (April 2006)

Along with the Boston Red Sox, Johnson is also a fan of the Toronto Blue Jays.

Her mother worked in a clothing store.