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 entrepreneur. Her acting career began at age 13, with early roles in projects like 'Camp Nowhere' and 'The Secret World of Alex Mack'. She gained wider recognition at 19 as the lead in the television series 'Dark Angel' (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Besides her acting career, she is also a businesswoman.
1992: Acting Competition
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 subsequently 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 in "Camp Nowhere". She was initially hired for two weeks, but her role was extended to two months.
1994: Early Acting Roles
In 1994, at age 13, Jessica Alba began her acting career with roles in "Camp Nowhere" and "The Secret World of Alex Mack".
1995: Role in Flipper
In 1995, Jessica Alba played Maya in the first two seasons of the television series "Flipper".
1996: Guest-Starred in Chicago Hope Episode
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 due to negative reactions from her church community.
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 the comedy feature "P.U.N.K.S." and gained greater prominence with roles in "Never Been Kissed", opposite Drew Barrymore, and "Idle Hands", alongside Devon Sawa.
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".
2002: End of Dark Angel
In 2002, "Dark Angel" ended, after James Cameron picked Alba from over 1000 candidates for the role of Max Guevara. Alba earned critical acclaim, awards and nominations for her role.
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
In 2005, Jessica Alba played Nancy Callahan in the film "Sin City", receiving 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". Also in 2005, Alba starred in Into the Blue.
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, performing sketches spoofing movies like "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" was released, in which Jessica Alba reprised her role. During filming, Alba had a negative experience with director Tim Story that almost made her quit acting.
2007: Starring in Fantastic Four sequel and Good Luck Chuck
In 2007, Jessica Alba starred in "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer" and "Good Luck Chuck".
2007: Roles in Good Luck Chuck and Awake
In 2007, Jessica Alba starred in "Good Luck Chuck" and "Awake".
February 2008: Hosting 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, and also endorsed Hillary Clinton's campaign for president.
2008: Starring in The Eye
In 2008, Jessica Alba starred in the film "The Eye".
2008: Filming of An Invisible Sign of My Own
Jessica Alba filmed "An Invisible Sign of My Own" in late 2008.
2010: Premiere of An Invisible Sign of My Own and Release of Little Fockers
In 2010, "An Invisible Sign of My Own" premiered, and Jessica Alba starred in "Little Fockers". She received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her 2010 roles.
2010: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba appeared in "The Killer Inside Me", "Valentine's Day", and "Machete".
2010: Spoke Out Against Plastic Surgery for Love
In 2010, Jessica Alba responded to reports of a 21-year-old Chinese girl seeking plastic surgery to resemble her, speaking out against the idea of changing one's appearance for love.
2010: Roles in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in "Valentine's Day", "Little Fockers", and "Machete".
2011: Role in Spy Kids: All the Time in the World
In 2011, Jessica Alba appeared in "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World".
2011: Co-founding The Honest Company
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company, which sells baby, personal, and household products.
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, which aimed to revise the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
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 Support for Gay Rights
On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her delight on Twitter with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA, tweeting "#equality #love", showing her support for gay rights.
2013: Role in A.C.O.D.
In 2013, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy A.C.O.D., and made her voice acting debut in Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Released 'The Honest Life'
In 2013, Jessica Alba released her book, The Honest Life, which details her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic lifestyle for her family. The book went on to become 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" was released, where Jessica Alba reprised her role as Nancy Callahan.
2014: Role 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, reached a valuation of US$1 billion, demonstrating its success in the household goods, diapers, and body care products market.
October 2015: Launched Honest Beauty Collection
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skincare and beauty products called Honest Beauty, expanding her business ventures into the beauty industry.
2015: Sponsored 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. The lab was designed to keep out dust and particles, 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, continuing her advocacy for safer chemical regulations.
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
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 to star in the Spectrum action crime series "L.A.'s Finest".
April 2022: Alba Owned 6.5 Percent of The Honest Company
As of April 2022, Jessica Alba owned 6.5 percent of The Honest Company. She was employed as the company's chief creative officer, receiving an annually base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued $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, marking a significant change in her involvement with the company.
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