History of Jessica Alba in Timeline
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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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.
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.
1994: Television Commercials and Recurring Role
In 1994, Jessica Alba appeared in television commercials for Nintendo and J. C. Penney and had a recurring role in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
1994: Early Acting Roles
In 1994, Jessica Alba began her acting career at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and 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 as Gail.
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 on the television series Chicago Hope, which caused a negative reaction from her church community and impacted her religious beliefs.
1998: Television Appearances
In 1998, Jessica Alba appeared in Brooklyn South, Beverly Hills, 90210, and Love Boat: The Next Wave.
1999: Appearances in P.U.N.K.S., Never Been Kissed, and Idle Hands
In 1999, Jessica Alba appeared in P.U.N.K.S., Never Been Kissed, and Idle Hands, marking a rise to greater prominence in Hollywood.
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, Jessica Alba, at age 19, rose to prominence for portraying Max Guevara, the lead character in the television series Dark Angel.
2001: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List
In 2001, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list, an event that would be repeated over the years leading up to 2014.
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
In 2002, the FOX sci-fi television series Dark Angel, where Jessica Alba played Max Guevara, ended after two seasons. She earned critical acclaim, a Golden Globe nomination, the Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress, and a Saturn Award for Best Actress.
2002: Dark Angel Ended
In 2002, the television series Dark Angel, where Jessica Alba played the lead character 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 when she starred as an aspiring dancer-choreographer in Honey.
2003: Lead Role in Honey
In 2003, Jessica Alba had her cinematic breakthrough with the lead role in Honey.
2004: Met Cash Warren
In 2004, Jessica Alba met Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, while filming Fantastic Four.
2004: Max Ranked in TV Guide's List
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 exotic dancer Nancy Callahan in the neo-noir crime anthology film Sin City.
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, establishing herself as a Hollywood actress.
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 the movies King Kong, Mission: Impossible III and The Da Vinci Code.
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 without her consent, leading to litigation. Readers of AskMen.com also voted her #1 on its "99 Most Desirable Women" list.
June 2007: Release of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
In June 2007, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, where Jessica Alba reprised her role, was released. Alba expressed self-doubt due to Tim Story's direction.
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.
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 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".
February 2008: Hosting the Academy 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.
June 2008: Daughter Honor Marie Born
In June 2008, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their first child, a daughter named Honor Marie.
June 2008: Featured on GQ and InStyle Covers
In June 2008, Jessica Alba appeared on the covers of both GQ and InStyle magazines.
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.
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.
2009: Appeared in the 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: Roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba had roles in The Killer Inside Me, Valentine's Day, and Machete.
2010: Roles in An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in An Invisible Sign of My Own and Little Fockers, earning a Razzie Award for Worst Supporting Actress for all her roles in the year.
2010: Roles in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete
In 2010, Jessica Alba starred in Valentine's Day, Little Fockers, and Machete.
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.
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.
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 Men's Health's "100 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: Launched The Honest Company
In January 2012, Jessica Alba, with business partner Christopher Gavigan, launched The Honest Company, which sold 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".
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).
2013: Role 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: Role 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 details her experiences creating a natural, non-toxic lifestyle 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, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, featuring Jessica Alba as Nancy Callahan, was released.
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.
2014: Starring in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
In 2014, Jessica Alba starred in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
2014: Included in Maxim's Hot 100 List
In 2014, Jessica Alba was included in Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list multiple times since 2001.
2014: The Honest Company Valued at US$1 Billion
In 2014, The Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, achieved a valuation of 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 under the brand name 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 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.
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.
2016: Starring in Mechanic: Resurrection
In 2016, Jessica Alba starred in Mechanic: Resurrection.
December 2017: Son Hayes Born
In December 2017, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their son, Hayes.
2019: Starring in L.A.'s Finest
From 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 as Star and Executive Producer for 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. The show was set to focus on families and their beliefs and culture around the world, but was never released.
February 2022: The Honest Company's Valuation
As of February 2022, The Honest Company, co-founded by Jessica Alba, was valued at roughly $550 million.
April 2022: Owned 6.5 Percent of The Honest Company
As of April 2022, Jessica Alba owned 6.5 percent of The Honest Company. As the company's chief creative officer, she received an annual base salary of $700,000 and restricted stock valued at $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 the chief creative officer of The Honest Company.
January 16, 2025: Separated from Cash Warren
On January 16, 2025, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren announced that they had separated.
July 2025: Dating Danny Ramirez
As of July 2025, Jessica Alba was dating actor Danny Ramirez.
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