History of Jessica Alba in Timeline
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman who began her career at 13. She gained significant recognition at 19 as the lead in the TV series Dark Angel (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Beyond acting, she is known for her entrepreneurial ventures.
1976: Toxic Substances Control Act
In 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act was established, which Jessica Alba later lobbied to revise in 2011.
April 28, 1981: Jessica Alba's birth
On April 28, 1981, Jessica Marie Alba was born. She is an American actress and businesswoman.
1992: Acting competition in Beverly Hills
In 1992, at eleven years old, Jessica Alba persuaded her mother to take her to an acting competition in Beverly Hills, where she won the grand prize of free acting classes.
1994: Early acting roles
In 1994, Jessica Alba began her acting career at age 13 in Camp Nowhere, and also appeared in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1994: Recurring role in The Secret World of Alex Mack
In 1994, Jessica Alba had a recurring role as Jessica in three episodes of the Nickelodeon comedy series The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1994: First film appearance in Camp Nowhere
In 1994, Jessica Alba made her first film appearance with a small role in Camp Nowhere as Gail.
1995: Role in Flipper
In 1995, Jessica Alba performed the role of Maya in the first two seasons of the television series Flipper.
1996: Guest Stars on Chicago Hope
In 1996, Jessica Alba guest-starred as a teenager with gonorrhea in the throat in an episode of the television series Chicago Hope, which impacted her religious views.
1998: Television Appearances
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared as Melissa Hauer in Brooklyn South, as Leanne in Beverly Hills, 90210, and as Layla in Love Boat: The Next Wave.
1999: Appearances in P.U.N.K.S., Never Been Kissed, and Idle Hands
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy feature P.U.N.K.S., the romantic comedy Never Been Kissed, and the comedy horror film Idle Hands.
January 2000: Relationship with Michael Weatherly Begins
In January 2000, Jessica Alba began a three-year relationship with her Dark Angel co-star Michael Weatherly.
2000: Lead role in Dark Angel
In 2000, at age 19, Jessica Alba rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel.
2001: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 List
From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was repeatedly included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, drawing attention for her looks.
2002: Golden Globe Nomination for Dark Angel
In 2002, Jessica Alba received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Dark Angel.
2002: Voted Fifth Sexiest Female Star
In 2002, Jessica Alba was voted the fifth Sexiest Female Star in a Hollywood.com poll.
2002: End of Dark Angel
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, starring Jessica Alba, ended after two seasons.
August 2003: Break up with Michael Weatherly
In August 2003, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly announced that they had ended their relationship.
2003: Big screen breakthrough in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba achieved her big screen breakthrough in Honey.
2004: Meets Cash Warren
In 2004, Jessica Alba met Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, while filming Fantastic Four.
2004: Max ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of Greatest Sci-Fi Legends
In 2004, the character Max Guevara, played by Jessica Alba in Dark Angel, was ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends".
2005: Role in Sin City and MTV Movie Award
In 2005, Jessica Alba played Nancy Callahan in Sin City and later received an MTV Movie Award for Sexiest Performance.
2005: Portrayal of Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four and starring in Into the Blue
In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed the Marvel Comics character Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four and starred in the thriller Into the Blue.
2005: Starring in Fantastic Four and Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba starred in Fantastic Four and Sin City.
2005: Named One of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People
In 2005, Jessica Alba was named one of People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People.
2006: Hosting the MTV Movie Awards
In 2006, Jessica Alba hosted the MTV Movie Awards and performed sketches spoofing the movies King Kong, Mission: Impossible III and The Da Vinci Code.
2006: Named Among Playboy's Sexiest Celebrities
In 2006, Jessica Alba was named among Playboy magazine's "25 Sexiest Celebrities" and appeared on its cover. This led to litigation due to the unauthorized use of her image.
June 2007: Release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
In June 2007, Jessica Alba reprised her role in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.
July 2007: Alba Speaks Out About Breakup
In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, mentioning their age difference and her virginity at the time of their engagement.
2007: Appeared in People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful List
In 2007, Jessica Alba appeared in People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful list.
2007: Staring in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Good Luck Chuck
In 2007, Jessica Alba starred in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Good Luck Chuck.
2007: Starring in Good Luck Chuck and Awake
In 2007, Jessica Alba starred in Good Luck Chuck and Awake.
2007: Ranked No.4 on Empire magazine's Sexiest Movie Stars
In 2007, Jessica Alba was ranked No.4 on Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Movie Stars".
February 2008: Hosting the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Science and Technical Awards
In February 2008, Jessica Alba hosted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Science and Technical Awards.
May 2008: Marriage to Cash Warren
In May 2008, Jessica Alba married Cash Warren in Los Angeles.
June 2008: Birth of Daughter Honor Marie
In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their first child, a daughter named Honor Marie.
June 2008: Covers for GQ and InStyle
In June 2008, Jessica Alba was featured on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines.
July 2008: First Pictures of Daughter Appear in OK! Magazine
In July 2008, the first pictures of Jessica Alba's eldest daughter, Honor Marie, appeared in the July issue of OK! magazine, reportedly earning Alba US$1.5 million.
2008: Endorses Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton
In 2008, Jessica Alba endorsed and supported Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama during the primary season. She also endorsed Hillary Clinton's campaign for president.
2008: Declare Yourself Campaign
In 2008, Jessica Alba posed for a bondage-themed print advertising campaign by Declare Yourself to encourage voter registration among youth for the United States presidential election. The ads, photographed by Mark Liddell, drew national media attention.
2008: Filming of An Invisible Sign of My Own
In late 2008, Jessica Alba filmed the drama An Invisible Sign of My Own.
June 2009: Controversy While Filming The Killer Inside Me
In June 2009, while filming The Killer Inside Me in Oklahoma City, Jessica Alba pasted posters of sharks around town to bring attention to the diminishing population of great white sharks, sparking controversy.
June 16, 2009: No Charges Filed Against Alba
On June 16, 2009, Oklahoma City police announced they would not pursue criminal charges against Jessica Alba for the shark poster incident, as none of the property owners wished to press charges. Alba apologized and donated to United Way.
2009: Appears in Campari Calendar
In 2009, Jessica Alba appeared in the Campari calendar, which featured photos of her posing; Campari printed 9,999 copies of the calendar.
2009: No Film Release
In 2009, Jessica Alba did not have any film releases.
2010: Starring in Valentine's Day, Machete, and Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Valentine's Day, Machete, and Little Fockers.
2010: Starring in An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in the films An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers.
2010: Featured in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba was featured in the films The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete.
2010: Response to Plastic Surgery to Resemble Her
In 2010, reports surfaced that a 21-year-old Chinese girl was seeking plastic surgery to resemble Jessica Alba, and Alba spoke out against the perceived need to change one's appearance for love.
August 2011: Birth of Daughter Haven Garner
In August 2011, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's second daughter, Haven Garner, was born.
2011: Co-founding The Honest Company
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal, and household products.
2011: Lobbying for Safe Chemicals Act
In 2011, Jessica Alba participated in a lobbying effort in Washington D.C. in support of the Safe Chemicals Act, a revision of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
2011: Starring in Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
In 2011, Jessica Alba starred in Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.
2011: Named One of the Hottest Women of All-Time
In 2011, Jessica Alba was named one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health.
January 2012: Launch of The Honest Company
In January 2012, Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan launched The Honest Company, selling household goods, diapers, and body care products.
2012: Named One of the Most Beautiful at Every Age
In 2012, People named Jessica Alba one of the year's "Most Beautiful at Every Age".
June 27, 2013: Supports Supreme Court Decision on DOMA
On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her delight on her Twitter account with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA, tweeting "#equality #love".
2013: Appearances in A.C.O.D. and Escape from Planet Earth
In 2013, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy A.C.O.D. and made her voice acting debut in the animated film Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Release of The Honest Life
In 2013, Jessica Alba released her book, The Honest Life, which became a New York Times Best Seller. The book was based on her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic life for her family.
2013: Appearance in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role of an Immigration Officer in an uncredited cameo appearance in Machete Kills.
August 2014: Release of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In August 2014, Jessica Alba reprised her role of Nancy Callahan in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
2014: The Honest Company Valued at $1 Billion
By 2014, The Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, had reached a valuation of US$1 billion, marking a significant business milestone.
2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 List
From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was repeatedly included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, drawing attention for her looks.
2014: Appears on Finding Your Roots
In 2014, Jessica Alba appeared in Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series Finding Your Roots, learning about her lineage, which was traced back to the ancient Maya civilization. Lawyer Alan Dershowitz is a genetic relative of hers.
2014: Starring in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In 2014, Jessica Alba starred in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
October 2015: Launch of Honest Beauty
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products called Honest Beauty.
2015: Sponsors Laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital
In 2015, Jessica Alba and The Honest Company sponsored a specialized laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, designed to research links between household chemicals and autism.
2015: Returns to Capitol Hill to Lobby Lawmakers
In 2015, Jessica Alba returned to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers as they debated a replacement for the 1976 Substances Control Act.
2015: Roles in Barely Lethal
In 2015, Jessica Alba starred as an emotionally vulnerable weapons trafficker in the crime comedy Barely Lethal.
2016: Roles in The Veil
In 2016, Jessica Alba played a documentary filmmaker in the horror film The Veil.
2016: Starring in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred in Mechanic: Resurrection.
December 2017: Birth of Son Hayes
In December 2017, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their son, Hayes.
2019: Starring in L.A.'s Finest
In 2019, Jessica Alba starred in the Spectrum action crime series L.A.'s Finest.
2020: Starring in L.A.'s Finest
In 2020, Jessica Alba continued starring in the Spectrum action crime series L.A.'s Finest.
2020: Announced for Parenting Without Borders Documentary
In 2020, it was announced that Jessica Alba would star in and executive produce a new documentary series for Disney+ called Parenting Without Borders. The series would focus on families around the world and their beliefs and culture, but it was never released.
February 2022: The Honest Company Valuation
As of February 2022, The Honest Company, which Jessica Alba co-founded, was valued at roughly $550 million.
April 2022: Alba's stake in The Honest Company
As of April 2022, Jessica Alba owned 6.5 percent of The Honest Company, served as its chief creative officer with an annual base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued at $1,500,000.
April 2024: Alba Stepped Down as Chief Creative Officer
In April 2024, Jessica Alba stepped down from her role as chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
January 16, 2025: Separation of Alba and Warren
On January 16, 2025, Alba and Warren announced their separation.
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