Jessica Marie Alba is an American actress. The first popularity came to her after the release of the project "Dark Angel". She became famous all over the world after filming in the films “Sin City” and “Fantastic Four”.
April 28, 1981 is the date of birth of the popular actress. Jessica Alba was born in California. My father was a military pilot. Therefore, the family of the actress lived in constant traveling. Parents did not stay long in any state. Having traveled almost all over America, they again returned to their native lands.
In her youth, Jessica was often sick. She practically did not get out of hospitals. Therefore, communication with peers did not work out. They didn’t even have time to get acquainted with Jessica.
Jessica Alba began to dream about the career of a film actress from the age of 5. He wanted to become the heroine of the militants. A few years later she began to attend the theater circle. The talents of the girl were instantly noticed by teachers. And a few months later she signed her first contract with an agent.
Success in the film industry
The debut took place in the movie "Lost Camp". Beginning actress at that time was only 13 years old. Jessica responsibly approached the work and instead of 2 weeks spent on the set for more than 2 months. She was impressed by the acting crew of the film crew, and her role was constantly extended. In parallel with the work on the set, Jessica starred in commercials.
Having starred in several series in minor episodes, Jessica got her first prominent role. Viewers could see her in the movie "Unfinished", the main character in which Drew Barrymore played.
The finest hour came after the release of the film project "Dark Angel". In the James Cameron movie, Jessica got the main role, transformed into a super-soldier. For the masterful performance of the role, the actress was awarded the Golden Globe. Together with her on the set worked actor Jensen Ackles. They failed to achieve mutual understanding. Jessica was arrogant. She later apologized to Jensen, reporting that she was pressured by a sense of responsibility.
Popularity only increased after the release of the projects "Lapochka" and "Sin City". The second film was so successful that it was decided to shoot the sequel, in which Jessica appeared again in the image of Nancy. Despite the negative reviews from critics, the audience liked the picture itself and the work of Jessica.
The audience positively met the film "Fantastic Four", in which Chris Evans and Julian McMahon starred with the actress. But critics did not appreciate the film. For her role, Jessica received her first anti-award - Golden Raspberry. Despite the negative reviews, it was decided to shoot continued.
It is impossible not to mention the film "Welcome to Paradise!", In which the main roles were Jessica Alba and Paul Walker. To get used to the image of her heroine as much as possible, the actress mastered diving for several months. She did this without instructors.
For the role in the movie "Eye" Jessica at the same time received both an anti-award and a prize for Best Actress. Critics failed to reach a unanimous decision. The third Golden Raspberry Jessica Alba received for her role in the comedy project Sex Guru.
The filmography of Jessica Alba is very extensive. It is worth highlighting such projects as “The Killer Inside Me”, “Meet the Fockers-2”, “Valentine's Day”, “Machete”, “Secret Sign”, “Driver for the Night”, “Especially Dangerous”, “Mechanic. Resurrection ", " Anonymous Killers ", " Best in Los Angeles."
Off set
How are things in the personal life of Jessica Alba? The first spouse is Michael Weatherly. We met while working on the creation of the film project "Dark Angel". The marriage broke up. The reason was called a huge difference in age, but Jessica herself denied this information. But she refused to give the real reasons for the divorce.
The second spouse is Cash Warren. Acquaintance took place during the filming of the film "Fantastic Four". The first child was born a month after the wedding. Happy parents named daughter Onor Marie Warren. After 3 years, Haven Garner Warren was born. And after 6 years - Hayes Alben Warren.
In addition to filming a movie, Jessica Alba is a businessman. She founded a company that produces cosmetics, non-toxic household chemicals and household products. Actively interested in actress and politics. She was in the campaign headquarters of Barack Obama.
Jessica Alba does charity work. It consists of several funds. The actress is concerned about the education of children living in Africa.