Jessica Marie Alba was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, to Catherine Louisa (née Jensen) and Mark David Alba. Her father’s ancestry is Mexican, and her mother has Danish, Welsh, English, German, and French ancestry. She experienced various illnesses as a child. Alba began acting at the age of 11, taking acting classes. Her breakthrough came at age 13 when she landed a role in the 1994 film Camp Nowhere.
Alba’s early television work included appearances on shows like The Secret World of Alex Mack and Beverly Hills, 90210. She gained wider recognition for her role as Maya Graham in the television series Flipper (1995-1997). She achieved significant acclaim for her starring role as Max Guevara in the science fiction television series Dark Angel (2000-2002), created by James Cameron. This role earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Alba transitioned to prominent film roles, becoming a leading actress in the early 2000s. Her film career includes roles in various genres, from action to comedy. She starred in the dance film Honey (2003), which achieved commercial success. She gained further recognition for her role as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in the superhero films Fantastic Four (2005) and Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007).
Some of Jessica Alba’s popular film credits include: