Pomona, Calif.
1-MINUTE RESUME FOR JESSICA ALBA
Alba has appeared in films since 1994, but she first gained notoriety for her starring role in television's
Dark Angel. Since then, she's been cast in increasingly visible roles in noteworthy movies such as
Sin City,
Into the Blue and
Fantastic Four.
5 Things:
1. She's of mixed Mexican, French and Danish descent.
2. Raised by a military family, she moved frequently as a child.
3. She's appeared many times in men's magazines such as Maxim, FHM and Stuff.
4. She has struggled with eating disorders.
5. Alba was listed among People's 50 most beautiful people in 2005.
Quote:
On her career's lifespan: "What happens when the looks fade? If I don't establish myself as someone who can act a part rather than look the part, I will soon be finished."
Family:
Former fiancé: Michael Weatherly, actor (
Dark Angel); born 1968
