Jessica Alba Net Worth

What is Jessica Alba's Net Worth and Salary?

Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman with a net worth of $100 million. She first gained recognition for her role in the television series "Dark Angel" (2000-2002). Following this, Alba transitioned to film, starring in diverse genres such as the comedy "Good Luck Chuck" (2007) and the superhero franchise "Fantastic Four" (2005, 2007). Alba also received acclaim for her performances in "Sin City" (2005), "Into the Blue" (2005), and "Valentine's Day" (2010).

In 2011, Alba co-founded The Honest Company, which produces eco-friendly and non-toxic household and baby products. Jessica owned 5.56 million shares of the company when it went public in May 2021 at a stock price of $23. This made her stake worth $130 million before taxes. However, when the stock price dropped to around $5 in March 2022, her stake's value decreased to approximately $25 million. By April 2023, Alba had stepped down from her role as Chief Creative Officer but continues to serve on the company's board of directors.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Jessica Marie Alba was born in Pomona, California, on April 28, 1981. Her mother's ancestry includes Danish, Welsh, German, English, and French, while her father's family is Mexican. Alba has a younger brother named Joshua. Due to her father's career in the United States Air Force, the family relocated frequently, living in places like Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas, before settling in Claremont, California, when Alba was nine years old. She graduated from Claremont High School at sixteen and attended the Atlantic Theater Company.

Alba expressed an interest in acting at the age of five. Her mother took her to an acting competition in 1992 when she was eleven. Winning the grand prize, which included free acting lessons, led to Alba being signed by an agent nine months later. Her acting career began at thirteen with a minor role in the 1994 film "Camp Nowhere" and a short recurring role in Nickelodeon's "The Secret World of Alex Mack." As a child, she also appeared in national commercials for Nintendo and J.C. Penney.

Acting Career

Alba's career skyrocketed when she was nineteen as the lead in the television series "Dark Angel" (2000-2002), earning a Golden Globe nomination, a Teen Choice Award for Choice Actress, and the Saturn Award for Best Actress. Her film breakthrough came with "Honey" (2003), solidifying her status on the Hollywood A-list. Alba went on to star in several box office hits, including "Fantastic Four" and its sequel, "Good Luck Chuck," "The Eye," "Valentine's Day," "Little Fockers," and "Mechanic: Resurrection."

Alba frequently collaborates with director Robert Rodriguez, starring in films like "Sin City," "Machete," "Spy Kids: All the Time in the World," "Machete Kills," and "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For." Since May 2019, she has starred alongside Gabrielle Union as an LAPD detective in the Spectrum series "L.A.'s Finest." Alba also appeared in "Killers Anonymous" (2019) and is currently working on the action thriller "Trigger Warning."

The Honest Company

Co-founded by Alba in 2011, The Honest Company produces eco-friendly baby products, cleaning supplies, and household goods. The company employs over 275 people and generates revenues exceeding $150 million annually. By 2015, the company's valuation had reached $1.7 billion, making Alba's roughly 20% stake worth about $200 million before taxes. However, subsequent valuations have fluctuated, and as of 2023, the company's per-share price hovered around $1.

Despite stepping down as Chief Creative Officer in April 2024, Alba shared her gratitude and ongoing commitment to the company through her Instagram. She continues to influence the business landscape as a part of the company's board of directors.

Personal Life

While filming "Dark Angel," Alba began dating co-star Michael Weatherly, who proposed on her 20th birthday. They split in 2003. Alba later met producer Cash Warren during the filming of "Fantastic Four." The couple married in May 2008 and welcomed three children: Honor Marie Warren, born in 2008; Haven Warren, born in 2011; and a son born in December 2017.

Real Estate

In early 2017, Alba and her husband Cash Warren purchased a Beverly Hills mansion for nearly $10 million. With extensive renovations completed by designers Kathleen and Tommy Clements, the property now mirrors a Hamptons-style classic with light, open interiors. Situated in a private, gated community, the estate features a two-story guest house, three-stall garage, sprawling lawn, and paparazzi-proof swimming pool. Prominent neighbors include Lisa Vanderpump, Jon Voight, Channing Tatum, and Demi Moore.

In 2019, Alba sold another Beverly Hills home for the full asking price of $6.195 million, which she had bought for $4.05 million more than a decade earlier.