Jessica Alba has been given many titles: America’s sweetheart, Golden Globe-nominee and green-minded entrepreneur. At heart, she’s a mom who cares.
Interview by Lola Thélin
Who remembers Dark Angel? The 2000 television series introduced viewers to a petite and prolific actor who kicked ass, seemingly always with a smile. It was Jessica Alba, then about 19 years old. Growing up in the limelight is not easy, but Alba accepted the bumps along the road, remembering her parents’ life lessons and finding a supportive partner, Cash Warren. Perhaps every new year is Alba’s year, which is a testament to her positive attitude and hard work ethic.
Alba reprises her role as Nancy Callahan in Frank Miller’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which hits theaters on August 22. Barely Lethal, How to Make Love Like an Englishman, Dear Eleanor, Veil and The Wright Girls are all movies on the 2014-2015 horizon. Surprisingly, movies are not Alba’s only full-time job.
The 33-year-old is the mother of two daughters, Honor, 6, and Haven, 3, and the president and co-founder of The Honest Company. These are also her full-time jobs, and she takes them very seriously. She also authored The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You last year.
Many actors start young, and it is always inspiring to see a public figure discover new passions. Turns out, Alba is a social entrepreneur. After a long search for financial backers—yes, even Alba heard “no” but kept moving forward with her business plan. She launched The Honest Company with co-founders Christopher Gavigan, Brian Lee and Sean Kane in 2012. The Honest Company is a Los Angeles-based [to continue reading full text, click here.]
