History of Jessica Alba in Timeline
Jessica Alba is an American actress and entrepreneur who began her acting career at age 13. She gained significant recognition at 19 as the lead actress in the television series Dark Angel (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination for her role. In addition to her acting career, she's a businesswoman known for founding The Honest Company, which focuses on creating safe and eco-friendly products.
1976: Reference to Toxic Substances Control Act
The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 is mentioned as a reference to the Safe Chemicals Act which Alba supported 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: Acting Competition Win
In 1992, at age eleven, Jessica Alba won an acting competition in Beverly Hills, earning free acting classes and leading to her being signed by an agent nine months later.
1994: Television Appearances
In 1994, Jessica Alba appeared in two national television commercials and had a recurring role in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1994: First Film Appearance in Camp Nowhere
In 1994, Jessica Alba made her first film appearance in Camp Nowhere, initially hired for two weeks but extended to two months.
1994: Early Acting Roles
In 1994, at age 13, Jessica Alba began her acting career in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1995: Role in Flipper
In 1995, Jessica Alba played Maya in the first two seasons of the television series Flipper, utilizing her scuba diving skills.
1996: Chicago Hope Guest Appearance
In 1996, at age 15, Jessica Alba guest-starred in an episode of Chicago Hope as a teenager with gonorrhea in the throat, which contributed to her waning religious devotion.
1998: Guest Appearances on Television
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Love Boat: The Next Wave.
1999: Film and Acting Studies
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in the film P.U.N.K.S., and after graduating high school, she studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company.
January 2000: Relationship with Michael Weatherly Begins
In January 2000, while filming Dark Angel, Jessica Alba began a three-year relationship with her co-star Michael Weatherly.
2001: Maxim's Hot 100 List Inclusion
In 2001, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
2002: Hollywood.com's Sexiest Female Star Poll
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 television series Dark Angel, starring Jessica Alba, ended after two seasons.
August 2003: End of 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 starring as an aspiring dancer-choreographer in Honey.
2004: Meeting Cash Warren
In 2004, Jessica Alba met Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, while filming Fantastic Four.
2004: Recognition for Dark Angel Role
In 2004, Jessica Alba's role as Max Guevara in Dark Angel was ranked #17 in TV Guide's list of "25 Greatest Sci-Fi Legends".
2005: Role in Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba played Nancy Callahan in the neo-noir crime anthology film Sin City.
2005: Portrayal of Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four and Starring in Into the Blue
In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed the Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four and starred in Into the Blue.
2005: Starring in Fantastic Four and Sin City
In 2005, Jessica Alba starred in Fantastic Four and Sin City.
2005: 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, performing sketches spoofing various movies.
2006: Playboy's "25 Sexiest Celebrities" and AskMen.com's List
In 2006, Jessica Alba was named among Playboy magazine's "25 Sexiest Celebrities" and voted #1 on AskMen.com's "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 filming, Alba had an experience with the director that almost made her quit acting.
July 2007: Alba's Comments on Breakup
In July 2007, Jessica Alba spoke out about her breakup with Michael Weatherly, discussing the age difference and her virginity at the time of their engagement.
2007: People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful List
In 2007, Jessica Alba appeared in People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful list.
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, receiving praise from Roger Ebert for her performance in the latter.
2007: Empire Magazine's List
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: 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's daughter, Honor Marie, was born.
June 2008: Cover Appearance on GQ and InStyle
In June 2008, Jessica Alba appeared on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines.
July 2008: First pictures of daughter sold to OK! magazine
In July 2008, the first pictures of Jessica Alba's eldest daughter appeared in the July 2008 issue of OK! magazine, reportedly earning Alba US$1.5 million.
2008: Endorsement of 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: 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 2008 United States presidential election. The ads drew national media attention.
2008: Filming An Invisible Sign of My Own
In late 2008, Jessica Alba filmed the drama An Invisible Sign of My Own.
June 2009: Shark Poster Controversy
In June 2009, while filming in Oklahoma City, Jessica Alba faced controversy for posting posters of sharks around town to raise awareness about the diminishing population of great white sharks. Media outlets speculated charges for vandalism.
June 16, 2009: Police Will Not Pursue Charges Against Alba
On June 16, 2009, Oklahoma City police announced that they would not pursue criminal charges against Jessica Alba for the shark poster incident, as none of the property owners wanted to press charges.
2009: Campari Calendar Appearance
In 2009, Jessica Alba appeared in the Campari calendar, which featured photos of her posing, with 9,999 copies printed.
2010: Roles in Multiple Films
In 2010, Jessica Alba featured in five high-profile films, including The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete.
2010: Premiere of An Invisible Sign of My Own and release of Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in An Invisible Sign of My Own, and Little Fockers. For all of her roles, she received a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress.
2010: Starring in Valentine's Day, Machete, and Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Valentine's Day, Machete, and Little Fockers.
2010: Reaction to Plastic Surgery Reports
In 2010, after reports surfaced that a Chinese girl sought plastic surgery to resemble her, Jessica Alba spoke out against changing one's appearance for love.
August 2011: Birth of Daughter Haven Garner
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.
2011: Lobbying 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.
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 her third collaboration with Robert Rodriguez.
2011: Men's Health List Inclusion
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: People's "Most Beautiful at Every Age"
In 2012, Jessica Alba was named one of the year's "Most Beautiful at Every Age" by People magazine.
June 27, 2013: Support for Gay Rights
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: The Honest Life release
In 2013, Alba released "The Honest Life", a book based on her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic life for her family. It became a New York Times Best Seller.
2013: Appearances in A.C.O.D. and Escape from Planet Earth
In 2013, Jessica Alba appeared in A.C.O.D. and made her voice acting debut in Escape from Planet Earth.
2013: Roles in Machete Kills
In 2013, Jessica Alba reprised her role as an Immigration Officer in Machete Kills.
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: The Honest Company valued at US$1 billion
As of 2014, The Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, was valued at US$1 billion.
2014: Appearance on Finding Your Roots
In 2014, Jessica Alba appeared in Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s genealogy series Finding Your Roots, documenting her lineage 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: Maxim's Hot 100 List Inclusion
In 2014, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
October 2015: Honest Beauty launch
In October 2015, Jessica Alba launched Honest Beauty, a collection of skin care and beauty products.
2015: Sponsorship of 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: Lobbying for Toxic 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.
2015: Role in Barely Lethal
In 2015, Jessica Alba starred in Barely Lethal.
2016: Role in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred in Mechanic: Resurrection, where she played the girlfriend of a retired hitman and showcased a tough character.
December 2017: Birth of Son Hayes
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.
April 2022: Alba's Ownership and Role in The Honest Company
As of April 2022, Jessica Alba owned 6.5 percent of The Honest Company and served as its chief creative officer, with a base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued at $1,500,000.
April 2024: Alba steps down as chief creative officer
In April 2024, Jessica Alba stepped down from her role as chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
January 2025: Separation from Cash Warren
In January 2025, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren separated.
