Born in Pomona, California, on April 28, 1981, Jessica Alba and her family moved to Biloxi, Mississippi, when she was an infant. Three years later her Air Force father brought the family back to California, then to Del Rio, Texas, before finally settling in Southern California when Jessica was nine. In love with the idea of becoming an actress from the age of five, she was 12 before she took her first acting class. Nine months later she was signed by an agent. A gifted young actress, Jessica has already played a variety of roles ranging from light comedy to gritty drama since beginning her career. She made her feature film debut in 1993 in Hollywood Pictures' comedy Camp Nowhere (1994). Originally hired for two weeks, she got her break when an actress in a principal role suddenly dropped out. Jessica cheerfully admits it wasn't her prodigious talent or charm that inspired the director to tap her to take over the part - it was her hair, which matched the original performer's. The two-week job stretched to two months, and Jessica ended the film with an impressive first credit. Two national TV commercials for Nintendo and J.C. Penney quickly followed before Jessica was featured in several independent films. She branched out into TV in 1994 with a recurring role in Nickelodeon's popular comedy series "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (1994). She played an insufferable young snob, devoted to making life miserable for the the title character, played by Larisa Oleynik. That same year she won the role of Maya in "Flipper" (1995) and filmed the pilot for the series. She spent 1995 shooting the first season's episodes in Australia. An avid swimmer and PADI-certified scuba diver, Jessica was delighted to be doing a show that allowed her to play with dolphins. The show's success guaranteed it a second season, which she also starred in. Her involvement in the show lasted from 1995 to 1997. Since the show ended she has appeared in a number of TV shows and films. In 1996 she appeared in Venus Rising (1995) as Young Eve. The next year she appeared on the "The Dini Petty Show" (1989), a Canadian talk show, and spoke about her role in "Flipper" and her general acting career. She began working on P.U.N.K.S. (1999), featuring Randy Quaid, in 1998. In early 1998 she appeared in "Brooklyn South" (1997) as Melissa. That same year she was in two episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210" (1990) as Leanne and in two episodes of "The Love Boat: The Next Wave" (1998). She appeared in "Teen Magazine" in 1995 and various European magazines in the following several years. More importantly, she was featured in the February 1999 issue of "Vanity Fair" magazine. She also had major roles in two movies that year: Never Been Kissed (1999) and Idle Hands (1999). In 2000 she had roles in Paranoid (2000/I) and starred in the sci-fi TV series "Dark Angel" (2000).
Jessica Alba has been named as "the sexiest women of 2007" in FHM.In April 2007, it was revealed that Jessica had signed on to be the new face of cosmetic company, Revlon. The deal is worth $5 million.Jessica was voted as the #3 fantasy girlfriend in a poll conducted by AskMen.com for the Top 99 Most Desirable Women of 2007. The website asked voters to consider qualities including sex appeal and beauty, and intelligence, humour, charisma and ambition.Jessica was engaged with NCIS star Michael Weatherly.Jessica was spotted flashing a ring on her wedding finger as she rang in the new year in Miami, Florida, with long-time boyfriend, Cash Warren. The smitten pair enjoyed a two-minute-long kiss when the clock struck midnight at a DKNY Jeans New Year's Eve party at Casa Casuarina.Jessica has tattoos of a daisy with a ladybug on it on the back of her neck, a bow on her lower back and the Sanskrit symbol for lotus flower, a padma, on her wrist.Has been on a diet since the age of 12.Mark Wahlberg and Jessica Alba spent a wild New Year's Eve together in Miami, Florida.Was so terrified about stripping off for revealing scenes in new comic book adaptation Sin City she got drunk and visited strip clubs to prepare.Says she is embarrassed about her performances in her early movies "Paranoid" and "Sleeping Dictionary" and wishes she had stood up more to film-makers.Jessica was signed by an acting agency only 9 months after her first acting class.Jessica took her first acting class at age 12.As a child, Jessica had her lungs collapse twice and also had pneumonia 4-5 times a year.As a child, Jessica suffered from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).Jessica grew up as a sports fanatic.Jessica has said that she became a born again Christian when she was a teenager in rebellion against her parents.She is a self professed animal lover but she has also said she hates reptiles, rodents, and cats.In 2006, Jessica was nominated for the worst actress award for her performance in Into The Blue and Fantastic Four.In Stuff Magazine's 102 Sexiest Women in the World of 2002, Jessica ranked 12th.Jessica is mentioned in the D12 song "My Band,"Jessica starred in an episode of Dark Angel entitled "And Jesus Brought A Casserole" with her brother Joshua Alba.Her second cousin is skateboarder Steve Alba.Her father is Mexican and her mother is of French and Danish descent.In the Top 10 Sci-Fi Babes of 2002 Jessica, was voted 4th for her role as Max in Dark Angel.In FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 Jessica came in at number 6.In the future Jessica would like to have four children; two of her own and two adopted.Jessica's favorite day of the week is Friday.Her favourite colour is purple.She is a big fan of the Simpsons but hates Jackass.Jessica loves to cook. Her speciality is chicken enchiladas and homemade tortillas.She loves Dolce + Gabana and Prada.Jessica was considered for a role in Mission Impossible 3.Jessica had a kidney infection in 2001.She was named People Magazine's Girl of the Summer.Jessica hosted the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.Cash Warren, Jessica's boyfriend of 15 months, proposed to her in early June 2006. Jessica has yet to give a response to his proposal, as she was planning on moving to LA to New York in hopes of boosting her career.Jessica was a presenter at the 2006 Academy Awards, along with Eric Bana.Jessica has been named "the Hollywood star most men would like as a girlfriend". Jessica beat Charlize Theron and Eva Longoria as well as Angelina Jolie.Jessica was nominated for a Razzie Award for 'Worst Actress', for Fantastic Four.She says she took six months of yoga classes to prepare herself for the movie "Honey."Has been acting since she was a kid.Was among Teen People's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 in 2005.Refuses to strip on screen, as she wants to be praised for her acting prowess instead of her body.Jessica refuses to do nude scenes in movies. She says, "... a whore can do that."Is developing her own videogame called 'X-Game sports,' which is being launched on mobile phones in KoreaAt age 11, Jessica won several acting classes in Beverly Hills and was cast in a movie, Camp Nowhere less than a year later.Was "Punk'd" (2003) on the Ashton Kutcher-hosted MTV show in 2003. Dax Shepard showed up fully nude at a clothing store Jessica was patronizing, following Miss Alba around the store and exposing his "business" to the blushing actress as she tried to shop for clothes. The soon-to-be Mrs. Michael Weatherly was a good sport after being informed it was all a practical joke, taped for the short-lived MTV show.Sister of Joshua Alba.Has beaten a host of Hollywood stars to land the coveted lead in the "I DREAM OF JEANNIE" movie.She wanted to become an actress at the age of five.Became anorexic the same year she had a kidney infection.Nickname is Sky Angel.Has started training in dance and Tae Bo two months prior to the start of scheduled filming on her new film, Honey (2003).Her show Dark Angel (2000) was canceled after two seasons on Fox.Fantastic 4 fans were upset that she had to wear a Black Dress.Played Invisable Woman/Sue Storm in Fantastic 4 MovieGraduated high school at age 16.Was #1 on Maxim's Hot 100 Babe List. [2001]Had asthma as a child.Loves to play golf.Co-starred with Devon Sawa in Idle Hands at 17.As of 2006, she is dating Cash Warren, a director's assistant on Fantastic Four.Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 24 nominations
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