History of Jessica Alba in Timeline
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman who began her acting career at 13. She gained recognition for her role in the television series Dark Angel (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination. Beyond acting, she is also known for her entrepreneurial ventures.
3 hours ago : Jessica Alba honors ex-husband Cash Warren on Father's Day amidst divorce.
Jessica Alba celebrated her estranged husband, Cash Warren, on Father's Day, expressing her admiration for him despite their ongoing divorce. She publicly acknowledged him.
1976: Reference to Toxic Substances Control Act
In 2011, Jessica Alba participated in a lobbying effort in support of the Safe Chemicals Act, a revision of the Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976.
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: 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 and later 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 with a small role in Camp Nowhere.
1994: Early acting roles in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack
In 1994, at the age of 13, Jessica Alba started her acting career in Camp Nowhere and followed up with The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1995: Role in Flipper
In 1995, Jessica Alba performed the role of Maya in the first two seasons of the television series Flipper.
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. This role led to negative reactions from her church community, impacting her faith.
1998: Television appearances in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Love Boat: The Next Wave
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in an episode of Brooklyn South, two episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, and an episode of Love Boat: The Next Wave.
1999: Appearance in P.U.N.K.S. and Never Been Kissed
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in the comedy feature P.U.N.K.S. and Never Been Kissed.
January 2000: Began relationship with Michael Weatherly
In January 2000, while filming Dark Angel, Jessica Alba began a relationship with her co-star Michael Weatherly.
2000: Lead role in Dark Angel
In 2000, Jessica Alba, at age 19, 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 multiple times in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, garnering attention for her looks.
2002: Golden Globe nomination for Dark Angel
In 2002, Jessica Alba received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in the television series Dark Angel.
2002: Voted fifth Sexiest Female Star
In 2002, Jessica Alba was voted the fifth Sexiest Female Star in a Hollywood.com poll, recognizing her attractiveness.
2002: Dark Angel series ends
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, starring Jessica Alba, ended after two seasons. The series earned Alba critical acclaim, a Golden Globe nomination, the Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress, and a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
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.
2003: Breakthrough role in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough with her role in Honey, establishing herself as a Hollywood actress.
2003: Big screen breakthrough in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her big screen breakthrough, starring as an aspiring dancer-choreographer in Honey.
2004: Met Cash Warren while filming Fantastic Four
In 2004, Jessica Alba met Cash Warren while filming Fantastic Four, marking the beginning of their relationship.
2004: Ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends"
In 2004, Jessica Alba's character Max Guevara from Dark Angel was ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends".
2005: Role in Sin City and MTV Movie Award
In 2005, Jessica Alba played exotic dancer Nancy Callahan in Sin City and received 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.
2005: Starring in Fantastic Four and Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba starred in Fantastic Four and Sin City, which were box office hits.
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, celebrating her beauty and public image.
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. This led to litigation due to the unauthorized use of her image.
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 the film, she was told to 'cry pretty'.
July 2007: Spoke out about breakup with Michael Weatherly
In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, reflecting on 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, further acknowledging her attractiveness.
2007: Starring 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.
2007: Starring in Good Luck Chuck and Awake
In 2007, Jessica Alba starred in Good Luck Chuck and Awake.
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", highlighting her appeal in the film industry.
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 married Cash Warren in Los Angeles, solidifying their relationship.
June 2008: Daughter Honor Marie born
In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter, Honor Marie, was born, marking a new chapter in their lives.
June 2008: Featured on GQ and InStyle covers
In June 2008, Jessica Alba appeared on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines, showcasing her status as a style icon.
July 2008: First pictures of daughter appeared in OK! magazine
In July 2008, the first pictures of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's eldest daughter, Honor Marie, appeared in the July 2008 issue of 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. 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, a campaign encouraging voter registration among youth for the 2008 United States presidential election. The ads drew national media attention.
2008: Filming An Invisible Sign of My Own
Jessica Alba filmed the drama An Invisible Sign of My Own in late 2008.
June 2009: Involved in shark poster controversy in Oklahoma City
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. This action led to speculation about vandalism charges.
June 16, 2009: Oklahoma City Police decide not to pursue criminal charges against Alba
On June 16, 2009, the Oklahoma City police decided not to pursue criminal charges against Jessica Alba after she pasted posters of sharks around town. Alba subsequently apologized and donated to the United Way.
2009: Appeared in the Campari calendar
In 2009, Jessica Alba appeared in the Campari calendar, posing in photos for the limited-edition print.
2010: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba featured in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete, playing significant roles.
2010: Spoke out against plastic surgery to resemble her
In 2010, Jessica Alba spoke out against the perceived need to change one's appearance for love, following reports of a Chinese girl seeking plastic surgery to resemble her.
2010: Little Fockers release and Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Little Fockers and received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for her roles that year.
2010: Starring in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete.
August 2011: Daughter Haven Garner born
In August 2011, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's daughter, Haven Garner, was born, expanding their family.
2011: Co-founding The Honest Company
In 2011, Jessica Alba co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company selling baby, personal, and household products.
2011: Participated in lobbying effort for 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.
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, solidifying her status as a sex symbol.
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 enduring beauty.
June 27, 2013: Expressed delight with Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA
On June 27, 2013, Jessica Alba expressed her delight with the Supreme Court's decision to strike down DOMA on her Twitter account, 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 Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Machete Kills cameo
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role in an uncredited cameo appearance in Machete Kills.
2013: Starring in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba starred 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, and it 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 in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which received mixed reviews and was a commercial failure.
2014: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 list
From 2001 to 2014, Jessica Alba was included multiple times in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, garnering attention for her looks.
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.
2014: Starring 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, which Jessica Alba co-founded, was valued at US$1 billion, marking a significant milestone for the business.
October 2015: Launched Honest Beauty
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products called Honest Beauty.
2015: Sponsored laboratory at Mount Sinai Hospital
In 2015, Jessica Alba and The Honest Company sponsored a 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 debated a replacement for the 1976 Substances Control Act.
2015: Roles 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: Starred in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred alongside Jason Statham in the action film Mechanic: Resurrection, where she portrayed the girlfriend of a retired hitman, learning Krav Maga for the role. The film grossed US$125.7 million worldwide.
December 2017: Son Hayes born
In December 2017, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's son, Hayes, was born, completing their family.
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 starred in the Spectrum action crime series L.A.'s Finest.
2020: Announced documentary series Parenting Without Borders
In 2020, Jessica Alba was announced to star in and executive produce a new documentary series for Disney+ called Parenting Without Borders (working title). The show would have focused on families around the world and their beliefs and culture, but 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, serving 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 of The Honest Company
In April 2024, Jessica Alba stepped down from her role as chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
January 16, 2025: Announced Separation from Cash Warren
On January 16, 2025, Jessica Alba announced that she and Cash Warren had separated.
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