Career Timeline of Jessica Alba: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jessica Alba, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman, best known for her role as Max Guevara in the TV series *Dark Angel*, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She gained further recognition with her lead role in the movie *Honey*. Besides acting, Alba is also known for her entrepreneurial ventures.
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1976: Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
In 1976, The Toxic Substances Control Act was created, which Jessica Alba later lobbied for a revision of in 2011.
1994: Television Commercials and Recurring Role
In 1994, Jessica Alba appeared in television commercials for Nintendo and J. C. Penney and had a recurring role in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1994: Early Acting Roles
In 1994, Jessica Alba began her acting career at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and 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 Starred on Chicago Hope
In 1996, Jessica Alba guest-starred as a teenager with gonorrhea in the throat on the television series Chicago Hope, which caused a negative reaction from her church community and impacted her religious beliefs.
1998: Television Appearances
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and 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 P.U.N.K.S., Never Been Kissed, and Idle Hands, marking a rise to greater prominence in Hollywood.
2000: Lead Role in Dark Angel
In 2000, Jessica Alba, at age 19, rose to prominence for portraying Max Guevara, the lead character in the television series Dark Angel.
2002: End of Dark Angel
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, where Jessica Alba played Max Guevara, ended after two seasons. She earned critical acclaim, a Golden Globe nomination, the Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress, and a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
2002: Dark Angel Ended
In 2002, the television series Dark Angel, where Jessica Alba played the lead character Max Guevara, ended after two seasons.
2003: Big Screen Breakthrough in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough when she starred as an aspiring dancer-choreographer in Honey.
2003: Lead Role in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her cinematic breakthrough with the lead role in Honey.
2005: Role in Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba played exotic dancer Nancy Callahan in the neo-noir crime anthology film Sin City.
2005: Portrayal of Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four
In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed the Marvel Comics character Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four.
2005: Starring in Fantastic Four and Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba starred in Fantastic Four and Sin City, establishing herself as a Hollywood actress.
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.
June 2007: Release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
In June 2007, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, where Jessica Alba reprised her role, was released. Alba expressed self-doubt due to Tim Story's direction.
2007: Roles in Fantastic Four 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.
February 2008: Hosting the Academy Science and Technical Awards
In February 2008, Jessica Alba hosted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Science and Technical Awards.
2008: Endorsed 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: Participated in Declare Yourself Campaign
In 2008, Jessica Alba posed for a bondage-themed print advertising campaign by Declare Yourself, encouraging voter registration among youth for the United States presidential election. The ads drew national media attention.
2010: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba had roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete.
2010: Roles in An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers, earning a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for all her roles in the year.
2010: Roles in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete.
2011: Co-founding The Honest Company
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company.
2011: Lobbied for the Safe Chemicals Act
In 2011, Jessica Alba participated in a two-day 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.
January 2012: Launched The Honest Company
In January 2012, Jessica Alba, with business partner Christopher Gavigan, launched The Honest Company, which sold household goods, diapers, and body care products.
June 27, 2013: Expressed Delight with Supreme Court's DOMA Decision
On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her support and delight on her Twitter account with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
2013: Role 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 Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Role in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role of an Immigration Officer in an uncredited cameo appearance in Machete Kills.
2013: Released The Honest Life
In early 2013, Jessica Alba released her book, The Honest Life, which details her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic lifestyle for her family. The book became a New York Times Best Seller.
August 2014: Release of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In August 2014, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, featuring Jessica Alba as Nancy Callahan, was released.
2014: Starring in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In 2014, Jessica Alba starred in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
2014: The Honest Company Valued at US$1 Billion
In 2014, The Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, achieved a valuation of US$1 billion, marking a significant milestone for the business.
October 2015: Launched Honest Beauty
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products under the brand name Honest Beauty.
2015: Sponsored a 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 to research links between household chemicals and autism.
2015: Returned to Capitol Hill to Lobby for Substances Control Act Replacement
In 2015, Jessica Alba returned to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers as they debated a replacement for the 1976 Substances Control Act. She has also been a strong supporter of gay rights.
2015: Role in Barely Lethal
In 2015, Jessica Alba took on the role of an emotionally vulnerable weapons trafficker in the crime comedy Barely Lethal.
2016: Role 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.
2019: Starring in L.A.'s Finest
From 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 starred in the Spectrum action crime series L.A.'s Finest.
2020: Announced as Star and Executive Producer for Parenting Without Borders
In 2020, Jessica Alba was announced to star in and executive produce a new documentary series for Disney+ called Parenting Without Borders. The show was set to focus on families and their beliefs and culture around the world, but was never released.
April 2022: Owned 6.5 Percent of The Honest Company
As of April 2022, Jessica Alba owned 6.5 percent of The Honest Company. As the company's chief creative officer, she received an annual base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued at $1,500,000.
April 2024: Stepped Down as Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company
In April 2024, Jessica Alba stepped down from her role as the chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
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