Are you a fan of Latin women and Jessica Alba gives you palpitations? We understand. You’ve probably discovered her in a leather-clad action series on the small screen, before seeing her on the big screen. But either way, you’re hooked. And that’s not all: discover 27 things you probably don’t know about her..
When you think of Jessica Alba, your heart goes “aie aie aie caramba! Una chica latina who has a rather atypical career path and whom we’d love to see on our screens more often. But our fantastic milf has taken her role as mother to heart and put her children first. Without losing any of her sex appeal. Actress, model, entrepreneur, you probably don’t know these 27 anecdotes about our hot girl. In focus.
1 – A childhood on the move
From early childhood to her late teens (age 17), Jessica Alba moved around a lot because of her father’s work in the Air Force. Not easy to make friends.
2 – Jessica Alba was often ill as a child
During her childhood, our fantastic actress was often ill, very prone to pneumonia, ruptured appendix, flu, … This meant she was often absent from the schools she attended, isolating her even more from the other children, in addition to moving house.
3 – An acting vocation born at the age of 5
School may not have been the place she went to most, but that didn’t stop her from having dreams and wanting to become an actress from the age of 5. It’s safe to say that this little girl, born to a Québécois and Danish mother and a Mexican father, knew what she wanted.
4 – Jessica Alba won an acting competition
And this vocation seems to have been the right one very early on. Jessica Alba won an acting competition held in Beverly Hills at the age of 11. As a result, she received free acting lessons. But did she really need them?
5 – 13 years, first role
Her talent was confirmed at an early age, when Jessica landed her first role in Jonathan Prince’s Camp Nowherede. Her destiny began to take shape.
6 – Numerous appearances in commercials.
After her role in the Camp Nowhereseries ,she began to attract attention, appearing in numerous commercials for the likes of Nintendo and JC Penney.
7 – New TV series
Naturally, Jessica Alba landed roles in the 1994 series 90210 Beverly Hills: The Next Generationand Flipper the Dolphin. These series are sure to bring back a few memories.
8 – Jessica Alba was kidnapped
Yes, you read that right. Success attracts many fans, and not always well-intentioned ones. Jessica Alba was kidnapped after receiving threatening phone calls during production of Flipper. She was found safe and sound in the trunk of a car.
9 – Graduating at 17
Despite all her moves and rising career, our chica latina graduated at 17 and was able to fully indulge her passion by taking acting classes at theAtlantic Theater Company .
10 – Never Been Kissed, a turning point
Her career really took off in 1999, when she starred in Never Been Kissed alongside Drew Barymore, a child star with a similarly eventful career.
11 – Dark Angel
For those who hadn’t paid much attention to Jessica Alba before, James Cameron’s Dark Angel really brought her to international attention, as she played the lead role. Chosen from over 1,200 applicants, she had to undergo special training in martial arts and gymnastics, and don leather. It was a good thing she did, since she made millions of viewers fantasize.
12 – In a relationship with the male actor from Dark Angel
During the filming of Dark Angel, Jessica Alba and Michael Weatherly began a relationship that would last four years. On her 20th birthday, Michael asked her to marry him. Her parents disagreed, as he was 12 years older than her. They eventually broke up.
13 – Sin City
If you remember this little cinematic gem, Jessica Alba plays the super-sexy Nancy Callahan, again all leather and lasso. Although she’s a real eye-catcher on screen, she lacked the self-confidence for this role, so she went to strip clubs to build up her courage and find inspiration. Good thing too, as her bra sold for $1,025 on eBay.
14 – Scuba diving fan
An outstanding diver since childhood, we wonder whether this talent was revealed before or after Flipper.
15 – At the top of the Maxim ranking
In 2001, Jessica Alba became number 1 on Maxim magazine’s hot list. When you’re sexy..
16 – Respect and self-esteem
If you’re looking for nude photos of the actress, you’ll be disappointed. An advocate of self-respect, she has loudly proclaimed that she will never pose topless or nude. Let’s be patient.
17 – Jessica Alba sued Playboy
Don’t rejoice too quickly, it’s not because the magazine ran nude photos (re-read point 16!), but because it used her image in 2006 without her consent. She then decided to sue the company, and later Hugh Hefner apologized and made donations to charities Jessica supported. She dropped the lawsuit.
18 – Digital touch-ups for Machete Kills
In the film Machete Kills, Jessica’s underwear was digitally removed during the shower scene. “I don’t do movies that require nude scenes. I’m too anxious to do that kind of thing.”
19 – Presenter at the MTV Movie Awards
Once again in 2006, Jessica Alba was chosen to present the MTV Movie Awards. It was a role she relished, even parodying films such as King Kong and The Da Vinci Code.
20 – A cameo
Our beautiful brunette made a cameo in the Mark Wahlberg-produced TV series Entourage in 2004.
21 – Tattoo enthusiast
A rebel at heart, Jessica Alba has 3 tattoos on her beautiful body: a ladybug on a daisy on her neck, a bow hidden elsewhere and a Sanskrit inscription meaning “lotus flower”. If you’re a fan of tattooed women..
22 – Pretty little nicknames
If you want to call her something intimate, opt for Sky Angel and Albz.
23 – Already nominated for worst actress
The world can’t be perfect. And sometimes you need a few pans. At the 26th Golden Raspberry Awards, Jessica was nominated for Worst Actress for Fantastic 4 and Bleu d’enfer. Anybody jealous?
24 – Among the 50 most beautiful women in the world
While some don’t recognize her talent as an actress, others can’t dispute her beauty. In 2005, People magazine ranked her among the Top 50 most beautiful women in the world. We concur.
25 – Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible 3
Jessica Alba’s athletic background in the film industry led to her being tipped for a role in Mission Impossible 3. But she wasn’t.
26 – Jessica Alba, Revlon muse
Remaining in the beauty sector, she signed a $5 million contract in 2007, becoming the brand’s new muse.
27 – Committed to eco-responsibility
The Sustainable Business Council has awarded the Pioneer in Sustainable Development prize to Jessica Alba via her company The Honest Company. One more asset to her credit.
Which of these anecdotes do you know? And if you had to choose, would you prefer Jessica Alba or Scarlett Johansson ?
