We often see that women actresses who are blessed with good looks have to walk an extra mile to prove that they possess skills and talents other than being physically likable. We have seen many celebrities who have proved to be as good in acting, singing, and corporate business as they look in the mirror.
A prime example of such a person is Jessica Alba. It is very hard to see a list of the most beautiful and desirable women published by Maxim or Forbes in some other magazine, and not see Jessica Alba on it. But she has shown with her business endeavors and charitable work that being on those lists is not the only thing that separates her from the rest of the world.
Jessica Alba started working in the show-business very early in her life. Her big break came through a tv series called Dark Angel. After that, she established herself as a Hollywood actress and went on to do several successful movies.
She was featured on the cover of numerous magazines and was in every list of the most beautiful people of every major publication. She made a fortune and went on to establish a company of her own, which was also a successful initiative. She has been always working and supporting several charities and initiatives for a good cause.
Let us give into learning more about her personal and professional life and then we will answer the question: how much money does Jessica Alba have in her name?
Early Life
Jessica Alba was born on 28 April 1981 in Pomona, California. Her mother has mixed ancestry but her paternal grandparents were children of Mexican immigrants. Her father used to work for the Air Force and was the reason that she spent parts of her childhood in Biloxi, Mississippi, Del Rio, Texas, and then finally settling in Claremont California.
She spent most of her childhood in sickness and moving from one place to another. She has had asthma from a very young age. She has had ruptured lungs two times and has had pneumonia four-five times in the same year.
She belongs to a very conservative and traditional Latin American Catholic family and was raised Catholic, too. She used to have a hard time at school since she did not have any friends. This is because she was ill most of the time and moved with her family a lot. She married Cash Warren in 2008 and has three children with him.
Acting Career
Jessica was always interested in acting, even when she was a young 5-year-old kid. She persuaded her mom to take her to a competition in Beverly Hills, which she won and took free acting classes. She featured in several roles in television series and a couple of national advertisements, too.
She rose to fame when she was chosen by James Cameron, for a science fiction show for Fox network, called Dark Angel. She played the role of a genetically engineered super-soldier, named Max. The show brought her critical acclaim and a combination at the Golden Globes and a Teen Choice Award. She did a movie based on the novel of the same name, called Sin City.
The movie was a big success both in the critics and the audience, grossing over $158 million. After that, she was signed for Fantastic Four, a movie based on a comic. She returned for the sequel, too. She took part in several successful movies such as Spy Kids, Good Luck Chuck, and Sin City 2.
She learned Krav Maga for her role in Mechanic: Resurrection. She exclaimed that it is not common to see a female character kick butt on screen. It is usually the other way around and the hero gets to do all the action and save the day. She has been a part of independent films as well.
Business Endeavours
Jessica Alba has always tried to break her public image as a beautiful girl who is there just for the sake of it. She has taken challenging roles in movies to establish herself as a capable actress. One of such endeavors was the establishment of The Honest Company.
She partnered with Christopher Gavigan and launched The Honest Company in January 2012. The company sells household products and childcare goods. The company was successful and was worth $1 billion in 2013. The company still stands and it is estimated that Jessica owns about 15 percent of the company.
In 2013, Jessica released a book called The Honest Life, which is an account of her life and decisions that she made to create a nourishing and non-toxic life for her children and family. The book is a New York Times bestseller and was received very warmly by the audience.
Two years later, in 2015, she launched a brand called Honest Beauty which is a range of skincare and beauty products.
Charitable Work
Jessica has lent her support to several charities in different ways. In the 2008 presidential election, she did a photoshoot titled Declare Yourself, which was a bondage-themed photo shoot. She did so to raise awareness about voter registration among the youth. She also supported Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.
Once, she posted several posters in Oklahoma City of great white sharks, to bring attention towards their decreasing number. It resulted in controversy but legal action was not taken because the owners did not file a complaint about vandalism. In 2011, she took part in a lobbying effort in support of the Safe Chemicals Act in Washington, D.C. She supported Hillary Clinton in her presidential campaign.
Jessica Alba net worth
Jessica Alba bought a 1.85-acre house for herself in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. The property was listed for $11 million but she managed to score a deal for $10 million. She has neighbors such as Channing Tatum and Demi Moore. Her company, The Honest Company, is worth 1.7 billion US dollars. She is worth $340 million. She has made a name for herself in the business world as well as the acting world. She often uses her money for charity and good causes.