Jessica Alba is an American actress, businesswoman, and model. She was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, USA. She is of Mexican descent and grew up in a multicultural, multilingual family that exposed her to different cultures from an early age.
Alba began her acting career at the age of 13 in a small role in the 1994 family comedy “Camp Nowhere.” She gained worldwide recognition for her role as Max Guevara in the science-fiction television series “Dark Angel” (2000–02). She has since appeared in major Hollywood films such as “Honey” (2003), “Sin City” (2005), “Fantastic Four” (2005), “Into the Blue” (2005), “Good Luck Chuck” (2007), “Valentine’s Day” (2010), “Little Fockers” (2010), and “Machete” (2010).
Alba has won several awards and nominations for her work in the entertainment industry. She received the Choice Actress Teen Choice Award for “Dark Angel” in 2001 and won the ALMA Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Series for the same role in 2001 and 2002. In 2014, she was honored with the Entertainment Innovator Award at the Variety Power of Women Luncheon.
Besides her acting career, Alba is also a successful businesswoman. She co-founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company that offers non-toxic household products, in 2011. The company has grown rapidly and is valued at over $1 billion. Alba also wrote a book called “The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You” in 2013, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
Alba is a philanthropist and is involved in several charities and causes. She is a global ambassador for the children’s charity, Save the Children, and has supported many other organizations such as Baby2Baby, Stand Up to Cancer, and National Bullying Prevention Center.
Jessica Alba is a versatile actress, successful businesswoman, and a humanitarian. She has become an inspiration to many people around the world with her talent, hard work, and dedication to making a positive impact on society.