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 who began her acting career at 13. She gained recognition for her role in the television series Dark Angel (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination. Beyond acting, she is also known for her entrepreneurial ventures.
8 hours ago : Jessica Alba honors ex-husband Cash Warren on Father's Day amidst divorce.
Jessica Alba celebrated her estranged husband, Cash Warren, on Father's Day, expressing her admiration for him despite their ongoing divorce. She publicly acknowledged him.
1976: Reference to Toxic Substances Control Act
In 2011, Jessica Alba participated in a lobbying effort in support of the Safe Chemicals Act, a revision of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
1992: Acting competition in Beverly Hills
In 1992, at age eleven, Jessica Alba persuaded her mother to take her to an acting competition in Beverly Hills, where she won free acting classes and later signed with an agent.
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.
1994: Early acting roles in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack
In 1994, at the age of 13, Jessica Alba started her acting career in Camp Nowhere and followed up with The Secret World of Alex Mack.
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 in an episode of the television series Chicago Hope. This role led to negative reactions from her church community, impacting her faith.
1998: Television appearances in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Love Boat: The Next Wave
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in an episode of Brooklyn South, two episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, and an episode of Love Boat: The Next Wave.
1999: Appearance in P.U.N.K.S. and Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy feature P.U.N.K.S. and Never Been Kissed.
2000: Lead role in Dark Angel
In 2000, Jessica Alba, at age 19, rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel.
2002: Golden Globe nomination for Dark Angel
In 2002, Jessica Alba received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the television series Dark Angel.
2002: Dark Angel series ends
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, starring Jessica Alba, ended after two seasons. The series earned Alba critical acclaim, a Golden Globe nomination, the Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress, and a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
2003: Breakthrough role in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough with her role in Honey, establishing herself as a Hollywood actress.
2003: Big screen breakthrough in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough, starring as an aspiring dancer-choreographer in Honey.
2005: Role in Sin City and MTV Movie Award
In 2005, Jessica Alba played exotic dancer Nancy Callahan in Sin City and received an MTV Movie Award for Sexiest Performance.
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, which were box office hits.
2006: Hosting the MTV Movie Awards
In 2006, Jessica Alba hosted the MTV Movie Awards and performed sketches spoofing movies.
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. During the film, she was told to 'cry pretty'.
2007: Starring 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.
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.
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: Filming An Invisible Sign of My Own
Jessica Alba filmed the drama An Invisible Sign of My Own in late 2008.
2010: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba featured in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete, playing significant roles.
2010: Little Fockers release and Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Little Fockers and received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her roles that year.
2010: Starring 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 selling baby, personal, and household products.
2011: Participated in lobbying effort for 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 and Christopher Gavigan launched The Honest Company, which sells household goods, diapers, and body care products.
June 27, 2013: Expressed delight with Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA
On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her delight with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA on her Twitter account, tweeting "#equality #love".
2013: Roles 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: Machete Kills cameo
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role in an uncredited cameo appearance in Machete Kills.
2013: Starring in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba starred in Machete Kills.
2013: Released The Honest Life
In early 2013, Jessica Alba released her book, The Honest Life, which was based on her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic life for her family, and it became a New York Times Best Seller.
August 2014: Release of Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In August 2014, Jessica Alba reprised her role in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure.
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, which Jessica Alba co-founded, was valued at 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 called Honest Beauty.
2015: Sponsored laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital
In 2015, Jessica Alba and The Honest Company sponsored a laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City to research links between household chemicals and autism.
2015: Returned 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 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: Starred in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred alongside Jason Statham in the action film Mechanic: Resurrection, where she portrayed the girlfriend of a retired hitman, learning Krav Maga for the role. The film grossed US$125.7 million worldwide.
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 starred in the Spectrum action crime series L.A.'s Finest.
2020: Announced documentary series 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 (working title). The show would have focused on families around the world and their beliefs and culture, but it 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, serving as the company's chief creative officer, receiving an annually base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued $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 chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
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