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 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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

April 28, 1981: Jessica Alba's Birth

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

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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.

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.

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January 2000: Began Relationship with Michael Weatherly

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

August 2003: Ended Relationship with Michael Weatherly

In August 2003, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly announced that they had ended their relationship.

2004: Met Cash Warren

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

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July 2007: Spoke About Breakup with Michael Weatherly

In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, discussing their age difference and her virginity at the time of their engagement.

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 welcomed their first child, a daughter named Honor Marie.

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

In July 2008, Jessica Alba reportedly earned US$1.5 million for the first pictures of her eldest daughter, which appeared in OK! magazine.

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.

June 2009: Involved in Controversy while Filming The Killer Inside Me

In June 2009, while filming The Killer Inside Me in Oklahoma City, Jessica Alba was involved in a controversy when she pasted posters of sharks around town to bring attention to the diminishing population of great white sharks.

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June 16, 2009: Oklahoma City Police Decide Not to Pursue Charges

On June 16, 2009, Oklahoma City police announced they would not pursue criminal charges against Jessica Alba for pasting shark posters, as none of the property owners wanted to press charges. Alba apologized and donated to the United Way.

2010: Spoke Out Against Plastic Surgery to Resemble Her

In 2010, after reports that a Chinese girl was seeking plastic surgery to resemble her, Jessica Alba spoke out against changing one's appearance for love.

August 2011: Daughter Haven Garner Born

In August 2011, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their second daughter, Haven Garner.

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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.

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).

2014: Featured on Finding Your Roots

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

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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.