History of Jessica Alba in Timeline
Jessica Alba is an American actress and entrepreneur. She started acting at 13 and gained recognition at 19 as the lead in the TV series 'Dark Angel,' earning a Golden Globe nomination. She's also known for her business ventures.
1 day ago : Jessica Alba stuns in LBD and bikini during Cannes Film Festival vacation.
Jessica Alba showcased her style in a plunging LBD and later enjoyed a sun-soaked Cannes beach day in a bikini. She was spotted with her husband Cash Warren.
1976: The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976
In 1976, the Toxic Substances Control Act was introduced which Jessica Alba would later lobby for revisions of in 2011 and 2015.
April 28, 1981: Jessica Alba's Birth
On April 28, 1981, Jessica Marie Alba was born. She is an American actress, businesswoman, and entrepreneur.
1992: Won Acting Competition
In 1992, at the age of eleven, 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.
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, where she was originally hired for two weeks but ended up working for two months.
1994: Early Acting Roles in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack
In 1994, Jessica Alba, at the age of 13, started her acting career with a role in the film Camp Nowhere and also appeared in The Secret World of Alex Mack, a television series.
1995: Role in Flipper
In 1995, Jessica Alba performed the role of Maya in the first two seasons of the television series Flipper, filmed in Australia.
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, which affected her religious beliefs.
1998: Television Appearances in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Love Boat: The Next Wave
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in Brooklyn South as Melissa Hauer, Beverly Hills, 90210 as Leanne, and Love Boat: The Next Wave as Layla.
1999: Film and Television Roles
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy feature P.U.N.K.S., Never Been Kissed, and Idle Hands.
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.
2000: Lead Role in Dark Angel
In 2000, at the age of 19, Jessica Alba rose to prominence as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel.
2001: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List
From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list multiple times.
2002: Voted Fifth Sexiest Female Star
In 2002, Jessica Alba was voted the fifth Sexiest Female Star in a Hollywood.com poll.
2002: End of Dark Angel series
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, which starred Jessica Alba as Max Guevara, ended after two seasons.
August 2003: Ended Relationship with Michael Weatherly
In August 2003, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly announced that they had ended their relationship.
2003: Big Screen Breakthrough in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough with the film Honey, establishing herself as a Hollywood actress.
2004: Max Ranked in TV Guide's List
In 2004, Jessica Alba's role as Max in Dark Angel was ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends".
2004: Met Cash Warren
Jessica Alba met Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, while filming Fantastic Four in 2004.
2005: Role in Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed exotic dancer Nancy Callahan in the neo-noir crime anthology film Sin City, directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller.
2005: Portrayal of Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four
In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed the Marvel Comics character Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four, which was a commercial success.
2005: Starring in Fantastic Four and Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba starred in the box office hit Fantastic Four and also in Sin City, marking her collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
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: Hosting the MTV Movie Awards
In 2006, Jessica Alba hosted the MTV Movie Awards and performed sketches spoofing movies.
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, leading to litigation due to the unauthorized use of her image. Readers of AskMen.com also voted Alba #1 on its "99 Most Desirable Women" list.
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 which she had a negative experience with director Tim Story.
July 2007: Spoke About Breakup With Michael Weatherly
In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, revealing she was a virgin when they got engaged.
2007: Roles in Good Luck Chuck and Awake
In 2007, Jessica Alba appeared in Good Luck Chuck and Awake, showcasing her versatility in different film genres.
2007: Appeared in People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful List
In 2007, Jessica Alba appeared in People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful list.
2007: Roles 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, continuing her presence in Hollywood films.
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".
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.
May 2008: Married Cash Warren
In May 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren were married in Los Angeles.
June 2008: Daughter Honor Marie Born
In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter, Honor Marie, was born.
June 2008: Appeared on the Cover of GQ and InStyle
In June 2008, Jessica Alba appeared on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines.
July 2008: Earned US$1.5 Million for Daughter's First Pictures
The first pictures of Jessica Alba's eldest daughter, which appeared in the July 2008 issue of OK! magazine, reportedly earned 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. She also endorsed Hillary Clinton's campaign for president.
2008: Posed for Declare Yourself Campaign
In 2008, Jessica Alba posed for a bondage-themed print advertising campaign by Declare Yourself, which encouraged voter registration among youth for the 2008 United States presidential election, drawing national media attention.
2008: Starring in The Eye
In 2008, Jessica Alba starred in The Eye, further establishing her career as a Hollywood actress.
2008: Filming An Invisible Sign of My Own
In late 2008, Jessica Alba filmed the drama An Invisible Sign of My Own, in which she portrayed a withdrawn young woman.
June 2009: Involved in Shark Poster Controversy in Oklahoma City
In June 2009, while filming The Killer Inside Me in Oklahoma City, Jessica Alba was involved in a controversy with residents when she pasted posters of sharks around town to bring attention to the diminishing population of great white sharks. Media outlets speculated that Alba would be charged with vandalism.
June 16, 2009: Oklahoma City Police Declines Criminal Charges Against Alba
On June 16, 2009, Oklahoma City police decided not to pursue criminal charges against Jessica Alba for pasting shark posters around town. Alba apologized and donated an undisclosed amount of money (over US$500) to the United Way.
2009: Featured in Campari Calendar
In 2009, Jessica Alba appeared in the Campari calendar, which featured photos of her posing.
2010: Roles in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba appeared in multiple films including Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete, continuing her collaborations with director Robert Rodriguez in Machete.
2010: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in multiple films, including The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete, reuniting with Robert Rodriguez in Machete.
2010: Film Roles and Razzie Award
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in the comedy Little Fockers, and for all her 2010 roles, she received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress.
2010: Spoke Out Against Plastic Surgery
In 2010, after reports surfaced that a 21-year-old Chinese girl was seeking plastic surgery to resemble her in order to win back an ex-boyfriend, Jessica Alba spoke out against the perceived need to change 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.
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: Lobbied in Support of 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.
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, marking another collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
2011: Named One of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health
In 2011, Jessica Alba was named one of the "100 Hottest Women of All-Time" by Men's Health.
January 2012: Launched The Honest Company
In January 2012, Jessica Alba and business partner Christopher Gavigan launched The Honest Company, which sold a collection of household goods, diapers, and body care products.
2012: Named One of the Year's "Most Beautiful at Every Age" by People
In 2012, Jessica Alba was named one of the year's "Most Beautiful at Every Age" by People magazine.
June 27, 2013: Expressed Delight with Supreme Court's DOMA Decision
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".
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 the animated film Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Roles in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role of an Immigration Officer in an uncredited cameo appearance, 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; the book 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 of Nancy Callahan in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, a film that received mixed reviews.
2014: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List
From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list multiple times.
2014: Appeared in Finding Your Roots
In 2014, Jessica Alba appeared in Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series Finding Your Roots, which documented her learning about her lineage, which was traced back to the ancient Maya civilization. Her surname was found to be Indigenous American in origin.
2014: Starring in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In 2014, Jessica Alba starred in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, marking another collaboration with director Robert Rodriguez.
2014: The Honest Company Valued at US$1 Billion
In 2014, Jessica Alba's company, The Honest Company, was valued at US$1 billion due to its success.
October 2015: Launched Honest Beauty
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products called Honest Beauty.
2015: Sponsored a 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 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 once again debated a replacement for the 1976 Substances Control Act.
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, which was released for limited theatrical runs and VOD.
2016: Starring in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred in Mechanic: Resurrection, marking a continued presence in action films.
December 2017: Son Hayes Born
In December 2017, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's son, Hayes, was born.
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.
2020: Announced Documentary Series for Disney+
In 2020, Jessica Alba was announced to star in and executive produce a new documentary series for Disney+ called Parenting Without Borders (working title), which was to focus on families around the world and their beliefs and culture; however, 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. 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: Stepped Down as Chief Creative Officer
Jessica Alba stepped down as chief creative officer of The Honest Company in April 2024.
January 16, 2025: Announced Separation from Cash Warren
On January 16, 2025, Jessica Alba announced that they had separated from Cash Warren.
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