Jessica Alba: Actress of Dark Angel, Sin City and Fantastic Four
Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She is best known for playing Max Guevara in the TV series Dark Angel (2000–2002) and for her roles in the films Sin City (2005) and Fantastic Four (2005). Her most recent screen work includes the series L.A.’s Finest (2019–2020) and the thriller Trigger Warning (2024), which she also executive produced.
Jessica Alba first worked on screen at 13. She became a star at 19, when she took the lead role in Dark Angel, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. In 2011 she co-founded the Honest Company, a consumer goods brand that sells baby, personal-care and household products.
Quick facts about Jessica Alba
| Full name | Jessica Marie Alba |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1981, Pomona, California, U.S. |
| Age | 45 (as of November 2026) |
| Occupation | Actress, producer, businesswoman |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Dark Angel (2000–2002), Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005), L.A.’s Finest (2019–2020) |
| Profiles | Wikipedia · IMDb |
Max Guevara in Dark Angel (2000–2002)
Jessica Alba’s breakthrough came with Dark Angel (2000–2002), where she played the lead character, Max Guevara. Her first credits came in 1994, when she appeared in the comedy Camp Nowhere and the TV series The Secret World of Alex Mack. Later in the 1990s she had roles in Never Been Kissed (1999) and Idle Hands (1999).
Dark Angel made her a star. The role won her the 2001 Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television and earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Her first lead film role followed with the dance drama Honey (2003). In the same year she played Selima in the period romance The Sleeping Dictionary (2003).
Sin City (2005), Fantastic Four (2005) and the Robert Rodriguez films
Jessica Alba had her biggest box-office run in 2005, when she starred in both Sin City and Fantastic Four. She came back for Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007). She often works with the director Robert Rodriguez, whose films with her include Sin City (2005), Machete (2010), Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011), Machete Kills (2013) and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014). Rodriguez and Frank Miller co-directed the second Sin City film.
During those years she also made Into the Blue (2005), Awake (2007), Good Luck Chuck (2007), Knocked Up (2007), The Eye (2008), Valentine’s Day (2010) and Little Fockers (2010). In 2016 she starred alongside Jason Statham and Tommy Lee Jones in Mechanic: Resurrection.
Nancy McKenna in L.A.’s Finest (2019–2020)
Jessica Alba’s return to series television came with L.A.’s Finest (2019–2020). The Spectrum action crime show was a spin-off of Bad Boys, and she starred in it as Nancy McKenna alongside Gabrielle Union. She was also an executive producer on all 26 episodes.
In 2024 she played Parker in the action thriller Trigger Warning, which she also executive produced. In 2025 she appeared as herself in an episode of the series Too Much and executive produced Valentina. As of November 2026, her upcoming work includes the role of Sandra in Maserati: The Brothers, which is in post-production. She is also attached to The Mark and to the series Confessions on the 7:45.
Jessica Alba filmography (selected)
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Trigger Warning | Parker | Film |
| 2019–2020 | L.A.’s Finest | Nancy McKenna | TV series |
| 2017 | El Camino Christmas | Beth Flowers | Film |
| 2016 | Mechanic: Resurrection | — | Film |
| 2014 | Sin City: A Dame to Kill For | — | Film |
| 2010 | Machete | — | Film |
| 2010 | Valentine’s Day | — | Film |
| 2008 | The Eye | — | Film |
| 2007 | Good Luck Chuck | — | Film |
| 2005 | Fantastic Four | — | Film |
| 2005 | Sin City | — | Film |
| 2003 | Honey | — | Film |
| 2003 | The Sleeping Dictionary | Selima | Film |
| 2000–2002 | Dark Angel | Max Guevara | TV series |
| 1994 | Camp Nowhere | — | Film |
Jessica Alba awards and recognition
- 2001 – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (win). She won it for her lead role as Max Guevara in Dark Angel.
- 2011 – Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress (win). She received it in the same year her 2010 films Machete, Valentine’s Day and Little Fockers came out.
FAQ
– How old is Jessica Alba?
Jessica Alba was born on April 28, 1981, so she is 45 (as of November 2026).
– Where is Jessica Alba from?
Jessica Alba was born in Pomona, California. She holds both U.S. and Canadian citizenship.
– What was Jessica Alba’s first movie?
Jessica Alba’s first film was the comedy Camp Nowhere (1994), which she made at 13. That same year she also appeared in The Secret World of Alex Mack.
– Who did Jessica Alba play in Sin City?
Jessica Alba starred in Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City (2005). She came back for the sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014), which Rodriguez co-directed with Frank Miller.
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