Early Life and Education of Jessica Alba: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jessica Alba. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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April 28, 1981: Jessica Alba's Birth

On April 28, 1981, Jessica Marie Alba was born. She is an American actress, businesswoman, and entrepreneur.

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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.

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.

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January 2000: Began Relationship with Michael Weatherly

In January 2000, while filming Dark Angel, Jessica Alba began a three-year relationship with her co-star Michael Weatherly.

2001: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List

In 2001, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, acknowledging her status as an attractive celebrity. She appeared on the list multiple times between 2001 and 2014.

2002: Voted Fifth Sexiest Female Star

In 2002, Jessica Alba was voted the fifth Sexiest Female Star in a Hollywood.com poll, highlighting her recognition as an attractive celebrity.

August 2003: Ended Relationship with Michael Weatherly

In August 2003, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly announced that they had ended their relationship, which began in January 2000.

2004: Met Cash Warren

In 2004, Jessica Alba met Cash Warren, the son of actor Michael Warren, while filming Fantastic Four.

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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, further cementing her image as a prominent and attractive celebrity.

2006: Named Among Playboy's "25 Sexiest Celebrities"

In 2006, Jessica Alba was named among Playboy magazine's "25 Sexiest Celebrities" and appeared on its cover. She later filed a lawsuit against Playboy for using her image without consent but dropped it after an apology and donations to charities.

July 2007: Spoke About Breakup with Michael Weatherly

In July 2007, Jessica Alba discussed her breakup with Michael Weatherly, noting the 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, continuing her recognition as one of the most beautiful people.

2007: Ranked No.4 on Empire Magazine's "100 Sexiest Movie Stars"

In 2007, Jessica Alba was ranked No. 4 on Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Movie Stars", recognizing her status as a prominent and attractive actress.

May 2008: Married Cash Warren

In May 2008, Jessica Alba married Cash Warren in Los Angeles.

June 2008: Daughter Honor Marie Born

In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter, Honor Marie, was born.

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June 2008: Featured on GQ and InStyle Covers

In June 2008, Jessica Alba appeared on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines, highlighting her recognition in the fashion and lifestyle media.

July 2008: First Pictures of Daughter Sold to OK! Magazine

In July 2008, the first pictures of Jessica Alba's eldest daughter, Honor Marie, appeared in OK! magazine, reportedly earning Alba US$1.5 million.

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: Bondage-Themed Ad Campaign for Voter Registration

In 2008, Jessica Alba participated in a bondage-themed print ad campaign by Declare Yourself to encourage voter registration among youth for the United States presidential election. The ads, featuring Alba wrapped in black tape, garnered significant media attention.

June 2009: Involved in Controversy over Shark Posters

In June 2009, while filming The Killer Inside Me in Oklahoma City, Jessica Alba faced controversy for pasting posters of sharks around town to raise awareness about the diminishing population of great white sharks. Media speculated about potential vandalism charges.

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June 16, 2009: No Criminal Charges Pursued 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 the United Way.

2009: Appeared 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.

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.

August 2011: Daughter Haven Garner Born

In August 2011, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter, Haven Garner, was born.

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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.

2011: Named One of Men's Health's "100 Hottest Women of All-Time"

In 2011, Jessica Alba was named one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health, further acknowledging her enduring appeal.

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.

2012: Named One of People's "Most Beautiful at Every Age"

In 2012, Jessica Alba was named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful at Every Age", recognizing her lasting beauty and appeal across different age groups.

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.

2014: Appeared on Finding Your Roots

In 2014, Jessica Alba appeared on Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series Finding Your Roots, where she learned about her lineage being traced back to the ancient Maya civilization. DNA analysis revealed details about her ancestry and genetic relatives.

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2014: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List

In 2014, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, acknowledging her status as an attractive celebrity. She appeared on the list multiple times between 2001 and 2014.

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.