Jessica Alba Net Worth

Jessica Alba is an American actress and entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $100 million. She first gained widespread recognition for her starring role in the sci-fi television series Dark Angel (2000–2002) before becoming a successful Hollywood film star.

In addition to acting, Alba is also a businesswoman and co-founder of The Honest Company, a brand known for eco-friendly baby, beauty, and household products.

Early Life

Jessica Marie Alba was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, United States. She comes from a diverse background—her mother has Danish, Welsh, German, English, and French ancestry, while her father is of Mexican descent.

Because her father served in the United States Air Force, Alba’s family moved frequently during her childhood. She spent time living in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas, before the family eventually settled in Claremont, California.

Alba graduated from Claremont High School at just 16 years old and later studied acting at the Atlantic Theater Company.

Her interest in acting began early. At age 11, she participated in an acting competition and won free acting classes, which eventually led to her signing with a talent agent.

Acting Career

Alba began acting professionally at 13 years old, appearing in the 1994 film Camp Nowhere and the Nickelodeon television series The Secret World of Alex Mack.

Her breakthrough came in 2000 when she landed the lead role in Dark Angel, created by James Cameron. Her performance as the genetically engineered super-soldier Max earned her a Golden Globe nomination, as well as a Teen Choice Award and a Saturn Award.

She quickly transitioned into film and starred in several box-office hits, including:

• Fantastic Four (2005)
• Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
• Sin City (2005)
• Into the Blue (2005)
• Good Luck Chuck (2007)
• Valentine’s Day (2010)

She frequently collaborated with director Robert Rodriguez, appearing in several of his projects such as Machete and Machete Kills.

In 2019, Alba returned to television starring alongside Gabrielle Union in the crime drama L.A.’s Finest.

The Honest Company

Outside Hollywood, Alba found major success as an entrepreneur. In 2011, she co-founded The Honest Company with Christopher Gavigan.

The company produces eco-friendly baby products, cleaning supplies, beauty items, and household goods. It quickly became one of the most recognized celebrity-founded consumer brands.

Key milestones include:

• 2014: Raised $72 million in funding, reaching a $1 billion valuation.
• 2015: Valuation climbed to $1.7 billion, with Alba owning roughly 20% of the company.
• 2021: The company went public with an IPO price of $23 per share, making Alba’s stake worth about $130 million on paper.

However, the company’s stock later declined. By 2022, when shares dropped to around $5, her stake was valued closer to $25 million.

In 2024, Alba stepped down from her role as Chief Creative Officer but remained on the company’s board of directors.

Personal Life

While filming Dark Angel, Alba began dating her co-star Michael Weatherly, and the two were briefly engaged before splitting in 2003.

She later met film producer Cash Warren while working on Fantastic Four. The couple married in 2008 and have three children together.

In February 2025, Alba filed for divorce, with the couple’s separation listed as December 27 of the previous year.

Real Estate

Jessica Alba has invested in several luxury properties over the years. In 2017, she purchased a $10 million mansion in Beverly Hills, California from Hollywood executive Mike Medavoy.

The estate sits within the gated Oak Pass Road community and was extensively renovated with help from designers Kathleen and Tommy Clements. The neighborhood includes high-profile residents such as:

• Lisa Vanderpump
• Jon Voight
• Channing Tatum
• Demi Moore

She previously owned another Beverly Hills home that sold in 2019 for $6.195 million, after purchasing it more than a decade earlier for $4.05 million.

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