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Jessica Alba

  • Birthplace: Pomona, California, USA
  • Birthday: April 28, 1981

With an intense and exotic beauty that both helped and hindered her career, Jessica Alba was a polarizing figure for fans and critics alike. Graduating from early TV roles on "The Secret World of Alex Mack" (Nickelodeon, 1994-98) and "The New Adventures of Flipper" (syndicated, 1994-2000) to the lead in James Cameron's futuristic sci-fi drama, "Dark Angel" (FOX, 2000-02), Alba enjoyed widespread popularity at first. Once she made the leap to the big screen, however, the actress found herself weathering bad revi…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Once again directed by Robert Rodriguez in "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World"

  • 2010

    Co-starred opposite Casey Affleck and Kate Hudson in Michael Winterbottom's controversial noirish drama "The Killer Inside Me"

  • 2010

    Joined an ensemble cast in the Garry Marshall directed romantic comedy, "Valentine's Day"

  • 2010

    Played a sexy pharmaceutical-company repesentative in the comedy sequel, "Little Fockers"

  • 2010

    Played an immigration and customs enforcement officer in "Machete," directed by Ethan Maniquis and Robert Rodriguez

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Awards

  • 2006

    MTV Movie Award: Sexiest Performance

  • 2001

    ALMA Award: Breakthrough Performer

  • 2001

    Saturn Award: Best TV Actress

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