Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She began her television and movie appearances at age 13 in Camp Nowhere and The Secret World of Alex Mack but rose to prominence at 19 years old as lead actress in the television series Dark Angel for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She later appeared in Honey, Sin City, Fantastic Four, Into the Blue, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Good Luck Chuck. Alba has won various awards for her acting, including the Choice Actress Teen Choice Award and Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television and has co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal and household products.
Birth Name
Jessica Marie Alba
Nickname
Sky Angel, Albz, Jma, Jess, Jessica Marie Warren, Skank Butt
Profession
Actress, Model, Businesswoman
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Jessica Alba was born on 28th of April 1981, in Pomona, California, United States.
Age
She’s currently 38 years old.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Ethnicity
Multiracial
Her mother is of Danish and French-Canadian descent while her father is Mexican American.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Alba graduated from high school at the age of 16 and she subsequently attended the Atlantic Theater Company.
Family Details
- Father – Mark David Alba (Real Estate Agent)
- Mother – Catherine (née Jensen) (Housewife)
- Siblings – Joshua Alba (Younger Brother)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriends / Spouse
Jessica Alba has dated –
- Michael Weatherly (January 2000 – August 2003) – Michael and Jessica met during a TV show, Dark Angel (2000-2002) and soon they got engaged. Michael is 12 years older than her. She has also said, I have this thing for older men. They got separated before marrying in August 2003.
- Sergio Garcia (December 2003) –Spanish pro golfer, Sergio had a fling with Alba. They were seen quite a few times together. But, this happened for a short time. Soon, she came into the news with Mark Wahlberg.
- Mark Wahlberg (January 2004) – Alba and Mark’s romance was seen at New Year’s eve and they were RUMORed to be dating together. This relationship didn’t go far and in the same month, they broke up.
- Cash Warren (2008-Present) – Jessica Alba married Cash Warren, son of actor Michael Warren, on May 19, 2008 in Beverly Hills courthouse, Los Angeles. They have 2 daughters and a son- Honor Marie Warren (b. 2008), Haven Garner Warren (b. 2011) and Hayes Alba Warren (b. December 31, 2017).
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.7 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 123 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-34
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Known For
Her roles in TV show Dark Angel (2000-2002) and films like Fantastic Four (2005), Into the Blue (2005), Sin City (2005).
Film Debut
Jessica Alba made her debut in the 1994 film Camp Nowhere for her role as Gail. She was just 12 when she was cast in the film.
Television Debut
In 1994, Alba first appeared in three episodes of the TV series The Secret World of Alex Mack for her role as Jessica.
Brand Endorsements
Alba has appeared in a number of TV commercials throughout her career, including The Los Angeles Mentoring Partnership, Nintendo game, J.C. Penney stores, March of Dimes, LegalZoom, The Honest Company, and numerous Revlon and L’Oreal ads.
Distinctive Features
- Bow Tramp Stamp
- Lotus flower tattoo at Wrist (a word “Padma” which means lotus flower in Sanskrit)
- Daisy tattoo at neck
- Ladybug tattoo at neck
Jessica Alba Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALMA Award | Breakthrough Actress of the Year | None | Won |
| 2001 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series – Drama | Dark Angel | Nominated |
| 2002 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Female Action Hero | Dark Angel | Nominated |
| 2005 | Young Hollywood Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow | None | Won |
| 2006 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Movie Actress | Fantastic Four | Nominated |
| 2007 | TV Land Awards | Little Screen / Big Screen Star (Women) | None | Nominated |
| 2007 | Spike TV Guys’ Choice Awards | Hottest Jessica | None | Won |
| 2008 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Female Action Star | None | Nominated |
| 2008 | People’s Choice Awards | Favorite Leading Lady | None | Nominated |
| 2008 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Female Movie Star | Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer | Won |
| 2012 | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite Buttkicker | Spy Kids: All the Time in the World in 4D | Nominated |
Jessica Alba Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Johnny Depp
- Favorite Food – She likes Everything
- Favorite Fashion Designers – Viktor and Rolf, Dolce, Gabbana
- Favorite Perfume – Turquoise Perfume Oil from Sage
Jessica Alba Net worth
Jessica Alba has a net worth of $355 million dollars as of 2019. She is one of the highest paid actors in the industry, charging over $10 million per film. Alba co-founded The Honest Company along with Chris Gavigan, a consumer goods company that sells baby, personal and household products. Jessica Alba lives with her family in her Beverly hill mansion spread across a massive 4600 square feet, worth over $4 Million. She owns a GMC Yukon Hybrid, a Toyota Prius and also an Audi Q series.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Jessica Alba
- Instagram – jessicaalba
- Twitter – Jessica Alba
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jessica Alba
- Jessica has been called a sex symbol.
- After doing Into the Blue (2005 movie), she said that she can hold her breath under the water longer than her co-stars Paul Walker and Scott Caan.
- She had asthma as a child. Also, she suffered from pneumonia (4 to 5 times a year), had ruptured appendix and a tonsillar cyst.
- She loves to play golf and to cook food.
- She is a certified PADI scuba diver.
- At the age of 5, she decided that she wanted to become an actress.
- Alba was included in Maxim Magazine’s Hot 100 list multiple times from 2001-2014.
- In 2005, she won the Young Hollywood Superstar of Tomorrow Award for her overwhelming talent and artistic capabilities.
- In 2006, she was ranked no. 1 in AskMen’s Most Desirable Women list.
- In 2010, she appeared in the music video, I Just Had Sex by The Lonely Island.
- In 2011, she was named one of the 100 Hottest Women of All-Time by Men’s Health and in 2012 People named her one of year’s Most Beautiful at Every Age.
- In October 2015, Alba launched a collection of skin care and beauty products called Honest Beauty.
- She has featured in the video games such as Dark angel and Fantastic Four.
- She has won several awards including ALMA Award for Breakthrough Actress of the Year, Saturn Best Actress Award and Teen Choice Actress Award.
- She lost her dog Sid in July 2017.
