Probably almost every fanmodern cinema knows who Jessica Alba is. The actress's filmography includes such popular projects as The Dark Angel, Good Luck, Chuck, and Sin City. Therefore, many fans are interested in the biography and work of celebrities.
General information about the actress
The actress regularly appears on the covers of popular publications and is included in the list of the most beautiful women in the world. Jessica got married in 2007. She is the happy mother of two daughters.
Childhood
Как уже упоминалось, актриса Джессика Альба born in california. Her mother, Kathryn Jensen, has French-Canadian and Danish roots. And father Marc Alba, a Mexican-American, worked in the US Air Force, thanks to which the family often moved from city to city. By the way, Jessica has a younger brother, Joshua.
In fact, the future celebrity’s childhood is unlikelyit can be called easy. The fact is that the girl was very often sick. In an interview, her parents reported that the baby suffered from pneumonia 4-5 times a year. In addition, she had a lung lobe (atelectasis) twice, as well as a cyst on the tonsils. Little Jessica also suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder for a while. The girl had practically no friends, since she spent much more time in hospitals than on the street or at school. However, thanks to treatment, Jessica's health improved, after which the family moved back to California.
The beginning of the acting career
At about the same time, the young actress beganfirst appear on the screens of American TVs. In particular, she starred in several commercials. If you are interested in the first films with Jessica Alba, then her first project was “The Lost Camp”, which appeared on the screens in 1994. In the same year, she received a small role in the TV series The Secret World of Alex Mac. She also played Maya in the first two seasons of the television series Flipper. By the way, the thirteen-year-old actress was distinguished by perseverance and hard work.
Of course, there are other films with JessicaAlba The list of the first works of the actress also includes South Brooklyn (1998), where the actress played Melissa Hauer. By the way, the young actress also took part in the filming of the cult TV series "Beverly Hills", where she got the role of Leann, and also played the role of Layla in two episodes of "The Boats of Love". In 1999, the horror comedy “The Hand-Killer” came out with the participation of a young actress.
The series "Dark Angel" and worldwide popularity
A real breakthrough in the career of a young actress wasTV series “Dark Angel”, the first episode of which appeared on American television screens on October 3, 2000. James Cameron chose Jessica for the lead role of Max Guevara.
By the way, the actress received a lot of awards for this role. It was after the role of Max that she became a world-famous TV act. By the way, the series lasted two seasons - it was closed in 2002.
Jessica Alba: Filmography
In 2001, the actress starred in the melodrama "Intimate Dictionary". The film tells the story of a young Englishman, John Trax Scott, who arrives at the Sarawak colony and meets the native Selima.
In 2003, a musical appears on the screen.youth melodrama called "Bunting". Here, Jessica played the lead role of Hani Daniels - the barmaid and part-time talented dancer, who dreams of opening a dance school for children from underprivileged families.
There are other famous films in whichstarred Jessica Alba. Sin City is a criminal thriller released in 2005. Here the actress played a prostitute Nancy. In the same year, the Fantastic Four fighter appeared, where Jessica was given the role of the invisible Lady Susan Storm. By the way, in 2007 the second part of this film was released.
In 2007, the premiere of anotherfamous movie in which the main role played by Jessica Alba. “Good luck, Chuck” is a comedy melodrama about a loving guy who was cursed as a child - every girl who sleeps with him quickly finds his soul mate and gets married. Here Jessica got the role of Cam Wackler, in which Chuck fell in love.
In 2010, the movie "The Murderer Inside Me" appeared, where the actress played Joyce Lakeland. In the same year, she got the role of Morley Clarkson in the romantic melodrama "Valentine's Day."
New films with Jessica Alba
Конечно же, актриса не прекращает активную activity And if you are interested in the best films with Jessica Alba, then you should see “Spy Kids: All the Time in the World,” which was released in 2011. By the way, this is the first film in the history of cinema, shot in 4D format. Here Jessica played the former spy Marissa Cortes Wilson.
In 2013, the thrash-action movie “Machetekills ", where the actress played a small role of Sartana Rivera. By the way, in 2014 it is planned to release several films with the actress. In particular, a picture of “Especially Dangerous” will appear on the screens, where Jessica will play Victoria Knox, a trainer of special agent children. In August 2014, the planned exit "Sin City-2: A woman for whom it is worth killing."
Personal life of actress
This novel has sparked controversy and incessantdiscussion in the press. The main topic of discussion was a big age difference (Michael is 12 years older than Jessica). The actress himself has repeatedly stated that age is not a key factor for her or an obstacle to relationships. Weatherly made a proposal to the girl, and she agreed. But in August 2003, the couple declared a breakup.
And in 2004, Jessica, who worked on the project“Fantastic Four,” met Cash Warren, who worked there as an assistant director. In 2007, the couple announced their engagement, and on May 19, 2008, Jessica and Cash got married in Los Angeles. In June 2008, the couple had a daughter, Onor Marie, and in August 2011, another daughter, named Heven Garner.
Jessica's image
Actually, the actress enjoys a hugepopular. For example, in 2001, she won first place in the Hot-100 rating from Maxim. And in 2006 she got on the cover of Playboy magazine, where she was recognized as the sexiest star of the year. Since then, Jessica is regularly mentioned in a wide variety of ratings, where she has more than once been recognized as the most beautiful and sexiest woman in the world.
The very same actress is not too happy with thispopular. The image of a “beautiful, sexy doll” hinders the development of her career. Jessica in various interviews has repeatedly complained that she is not perceived as a truly talented and serious actress, and this prevents her from participating in larger projects. Often the actress has to take on roles that she does not like too much.
By the way, the Catholic Jessica at the age of 15 leftchurches precisely because of their image. The fact is that other parishioners and even the priests condemned her for wearing provocative clothes and an attractive appearance that the actress had never tried to hide. In addition, the young girl did not like the condemnation that the Catholic Church expressed in relation to homosexual relationships and premarital sex.
Charity
In fact, there are many other projectsJessica Alba is working on. The filmography of the actress is certainly interesting, but her charity is worth considering. For example, in 2005, she participated in the amfAR project, which was organized to help people with AIDS. In 2009, in Oklahoma City, the actress hung many shark posters around the city in hopes of drawing public attention to the extinction of the white sharks.
In addition, Jessica is a member of the massesa variety of foundations and charitable organizations, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, as well as Clothes Off Our Back, Project HOME and 1Goal, dedicated to the education of children in Africa. During the presidential elections in 2008 (where, by the way, the actress openly supported Barack Obama), the actress took part in photo shootings in order to increase the political activity of young people. And in 2011, together with other lobbying participants, insisted on revising the law on the control of toxic substances.
Jessica Alba Awards
During her career, the actress received a lot of prestigiousawards and nominations. In particular, in 2001, for the role of Max awarded her as the best television actress. In the same year she received the award as "Promising Actress of the Year." For the TV series "Dark Angel" she also received the award "Best Actress" and "Breakthrough of the Year" and a lot of nominations. "The best female role in the film" - is a reward for the role of Selima in "Intimate Dictionary." In 2005, she received the award as “Future Superstar”. And for the film "City of Sins" she received the award "Sexual acting game." By the way, the actress was also nominated for the Golden Raspberry for three roles.
