Early Life and Education of Jessica Alba: A Complete Timeline

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

Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman who began her career at 13. She gained significant recognition at 19 as the lead in the TV series Dark Angel (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her performance. Beyond acting, she is known for her entrepreneurial ventures.

1976: Toxic Substances Control Act

In 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act was established, which Jessica Alba later lobbied to revise 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 eleven years old, Jessica Alba persuaded her mother to take her to an acting competition in Beverly Hills, where she won the grand prize of free acting classes.

1996: Guest Stars 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, which impacted her religious views.

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January 2000: Relationship with Michael Weatherly Begins

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

2001: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 List

From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was repeatedly included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, drawing attention for her looks.

2002: Voted Fifth Sexiest Female Star

In 2002, Jessica Alba was voted the fifth Sexiest Female Star in a Hollywood.com poll.

August 2003: Break up with Michael Weatherly

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

2004: Meets Cash Warren

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

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.

2006: Named Among Playboy's Sexiest Celebrities

In 2006, Jessica Alba was named among Playboy magazine's "25 Sexiest Celebrities" and appeared on its cover. This led to litigation due to the unauthorized use of her image.

July 2007: Alba Speaks Out About Breakup

In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, mentioning their 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.

2007: Ranked No.4 on Empire magazine's Sexiest Movie Stars

In 2007, Jessica Alba was ranked No.4 on Empire magazine's "100 Sexiest Movie Stars".

May 2008: Marriage to Cash Warren

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

June 2008: Birth of Daughter Honor Marie

In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their first child, a daughter named Honor Marie.

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June 2008: Covers for GQ and InStyle

In June 2008, Jessica Alba was featured on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines.

July 2008: First Pictures of Daughter Appear in OK! Magazine

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

2008: Endorses 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: Declare Yourself Campaign

In 2008, Jessica Alba posed for a bondage-themed print advertising campaign by Declare Yourself to encourage voter registration among youth for the United States presidential election. The ads, photographed by Mark Liddell, drew national media attention.

June 2009: Controversy While Filming The Killer Inside Me

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

June 16, 2009: No Charges Filed 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 United Way.

2009: Appears 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: Response to Plastic Surgery to Resemble Her

In 2010, reports surfaced that a 21-year-old Chinese girl was seeking plastic surgery to resemble Jessica Alba, and Alba spoke out against the perceived need to change one's appearance for love.

August 2011: Birth of Daughter Haven Garner

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

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2011: Co-founding The Honest Company

In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal, and household products.

2011: Lobbying for Safe Chemicals Act

In 2011, Jessica Alba participated in a lobbying effort in Washington D.C. in support of the Safe Chemicals Act, a revision of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.

2011: Named One of the Hottest Women of All-Time

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

January 2012: Launch of The Honest Company

In January 2012, Jessica Alba and Christopher Gavigan launched The Honest Company, selling household goods, diapers, and body care products.

2012: Named One of the Most Beautiful at Every Age

In 2012, People named Jessica Alba one of the year's "Most Beautiful at Every Age".

June 27, 2013: Supports Supreme Court Decision on DOMA

On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her delight on her Twitter account with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA, tweeting "#equality #love".

2014: Inclusion in Maxim's Hot 100 List

From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was repeatedly included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, drawing attention for her looks.

2014: Appears on Finding Your Roots

In 2014, Jessica Alba appeared in Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series Finding Your Roots, learning about her lineage, which was traced back to the ancient Maya civilization. Lawyer Alan Dershowitz is a genetic relative of hers.

October 2015: Launch of Honest Beauty

In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products called Honest Beauty.

2015: Returns 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.

December 2017: Birth of Son Hayes

In December 2017, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their son, Hayes.

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February 2022: The Honest Company Valuation

As of February 2022, The Honest Company, which Jessica Alba co-founded, was valued at roughly $550 million.

January 16, 2025: Separation of Alba and Warren

On January 16, 2025, Alba and Warren announced their separation.