What is Jessica Alba’s net worth? Who is Jessica Alba’s husband?
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman who starred in Fantastic Four, Sin City, Machete, and more. In 2011, Alba co-founded The Honest Company.
Biography
She was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, as Jessica Marie Alba, to Mark David Alba and Catherine Louisa (née Jensen).
Her mother has Welsh, English, Danish, and French ancestry, while her father is of Mexican descent.
“My parents are fun,” Jessica confessed in an interview. “They’ve been together since they were 16 and 17.”
Alba wanted to become an actress at the age of five, and by the age of 12, she already had an agent.
“I think I always fantasised about living in someone else’s skin and someone else’s reality,” Alba recalled joining an acting contest at age 11 during an interview in 2022.
At age 13, she had her first film role in the 1994 comedy Camp Nowhere.
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At age 16, Alba graduated from Claremont High School.
Dark Angel
From 2000 to 2002, Alba portrayed Max Guevera in 42 episodes of the Sci-fi series Dark Angel. Over 1,000 actresses auditioned for Max. To prepare for the role, Alba spent a year training intensively in martial arts, gymnastics, weight training, and motorcycle riding.
The show was created by James Cameron.
“She had her head down,” Cameron said in a later interview. “But there was something about the way she read.”
Jessica Alba during Maxim Magazine Annual “Hot 100” Party – @Getty
In 2005, she starred in Sin City as Nancy Callahan. The film also stars Mickey Rourke as Marv and Bruce Willis as Detective John Hartigan.
Sin City grossed over $158 million against a production budget of $65 million.
“We knew it was going to be incredible,” Alba revealed about Sin City. “When we were shooting we were proud to be part of it.”
Also in 2005, she played Sue Storm in the superhero film Fantastic Four. It stars Kerry Washington, Julian McMahon, Michael Chiklis, and Chris Evans.
Alba said that her character “believes in justice and truth, and she’s a very strong‑willed woman.” She added that Sue Storm is “an intelligent, sophisticated, mature woman.”
Jessica Alba during Nickelodeon?s 2008 Kids? Choice Awards held at the Pauley Pavilion on March 29, 2008 in Westwood – @Getty
In 2010, Alba performed in the thriller Machete alongside Danny Trejo. “Danny is the biggest teddy bear, he has a heart of gold,” the American actress said.
The Honest Company
In 2011, Alba with Sean Kane, Brian Lee, and Christopher Gavigan, co-founded The Honest Company. It manufactures body care products, cleaning products, and eco-friendly baby products.
“I’ve spent way too many hours researching products and driving around trying to find safer options for my kids,” Jessica explained how a personal health scare led her to start the company. “We had to make it easier.”
In 2013, The Honest Company’s sales reached $50 million.
Jessica Alba attends Refinery29’s 29Rooms San Francisco: Turn It Into Art Opening Party 2018 – @Getty
In 2014, the brand was added to Nordstrom, Buy Buy Baby, and Target shelves.
In September 2015, Honest Beauty was launched.
In the summer of 2016, Alba made Forbes’ list of the Richest Self-Made Women in the US. In the same year, Forbes estimated Jessica’s net worth was around $340 million.
In April 2024, Alba announced she was stepping down as CCO. In a press release, Jessica explained she’s ready to “redirect my focus on new projects and passions.”
Husband
In May 2008, Jessica Alba married Cash Warren.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren attend the Michael Kors Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week – @Getty
They first met in 2004 on the set of “Fantastic Four.” He was working as a director’s assistant, while Alba was starring in the movie as Sue Storm.
The couple got engaged in 2007.
“We got each other,” Alba said. “We’re kindred spirits. I just knew when I met him that I was going to know him forever.”
“I fell in love with you from the first moment I saw you,” Cash said in 2022.
In 2008, the pair welcomed daughter Honor Marie.
Their second daughter, Haven Garner, was born in 2011.
In 2017, Alba and her husband had a son named Hayes.
“We have a really healthy relationship and unconditional love for one another,” the acvtess said in 2023 about her children. “They’re either teaching me something every day or I’m teaching them something.”
In 2017, Alba and Warren paid $9.9 million for a 7-bedroom, 8.5-bath mansion in Beverly Hills.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren during Flaunt Magazine 7th Anniversary Party and Holiday Toy Drive – @Getty
In February 2025, Alba filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
In April 2025, Jessica and Cash listed their property in Beverly Hills for $19 million.
She was previously engaged to her Dark Angel co-star Michael Weatherly.
Jessica Alba – Net Worth
So, how much is Jessica Alba worth?
Jessica Alba attends FanDuel’s Super Bowl Party Powered by Spotify on February 07, 2025 in New Orleans – @Getty
Alba earned most of her wealth from performing in 71 movies and TV series as well as from co-founding The Honest Company.
She described building Honest as “a true labor of love. The ride of a lifetime, one that only existed in my wildest dreams.”
In 2016, the company was already valued at $1.7 billion.
In May 2021, The Honest Company went public, generating over $100 million in capital. This gave the company a value of $1.44 billion at a value of $23 per share.
In 2021, Alba had a 6.6% stake in the business. That stake was worth about $129.8 million.
In April 2022, The Honest Company was valued at roughly $550 million while the stock shares were valued at $4.52 a piece. Therefore, Jessica Alba has an estimated net worth of $100 million.
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