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Thursday, 2 June 2016

Jessica Alba admits she struggled with her sex symbol status as she wows in ethereal InStyle shoot

'I went through a life crisis': Jessica Alba admits she struggled with her sex symbol status as she wows in ethereal InStyle shoot

PUBLISHED: 17:24, 2 June 2016 | UPDATED: 19:09, 2 June 2016

She's the co-founder of a billion dollar company, a movie star with several titles under her belt and a happily married mother of two daughters.

But Jessica Alba has admitted that she struggled during the early days of her fame.

The 35-year-old spoke about shedding her sex symbol status during an interview with InStyle Magazine's July 2016 issue.

Cover girl: Jessica Alba looks stunning on the cover of the July 2016 issue of InStyle magazine

Jessica also graced the cover of the upcoming issue, which hits newsstands on June 10, and looked absolutely beautiful while posing in a meadow.

The actress sat on the grass while wearing a lovely white dress and natural make-up, with her brunette hair wet.

And while Jessica is now seen as one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Hollywood, she realised at the age of 25 that she was being typecast as sexy characters in movies.

'I sort of went through a life crisis,' she confessed. I was like, "This isn't what I set out to be. I'm so much more than this, but I don't know how not to be a sex symbol."'

'My sexuality made me very uncomfortable': The actress confessed she had a hard time being seen as a sex symbol after her big break in Dark Angel. She is seen here in a shot from the show in 2002

Jessica, who was raised Catholic, recalled having a hard time being seen as a sex object after her breakout role in Dark Angel when she was a teenager.

'My sexuality made me very uncomfortable,' she told InStyle.

'I remember my first Maxim shoot, they were telling me to pose a certain way, and I was like, "Agh! I'm 19. I'm a virgin. I don't even know how to do that." It was so awkward.'

But after her 'life crisis' at the age of 25, Jessica revealed that everything fell into place when she fell pregnant with her first child.

Billion dollar woman: The 35-year-old (pictured last month at the Billboard Music Awards) is now the co-founder of The Honest Company, which was valued at $1.7billion last year

'It was not planned, but I was like, "OK, this is where my life is going. I always wanted to be a mom,"' she shared.

Jessica and husband Cash Warren married in May 2008 and welcomed their first daughter the following month.

As well as seven-year-old Honor, who turns eight next week, the happy couple are parents to four-year-old Haven.

Jessica launched The Honest Company, which sells non-toxic household products, in 2012, and last August it was valued at $1.7billion.

'OK, this is where my life is going': Jessica revealed that everything fell into place once she found out she was pregnant with first child Honor. She is seen here with husband Cash Warren, Haven and Honor last month

The Sin City star, who is said to be worth $340million, has just made Forbes' list of America's Richest Self-Made Women.

Jessica is also keeping busy in the acting world, and can next be seen in Dear Eleanor, due out on July 5.

The film follows two teenage girls who travel across the US in 1962 during the Cuban missile crisis, in search of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Jessica is also appearing opposite Jason Statham and Tommy Lee Jones in crime thriller Mechanic: Resurrection, out August 26.

Coming soon: Jessica has two upcoming movies in the works - including crime thriller Mechanic: Resurrection, which also stars Jason Statham and Tommy Lee Jones and is due for release on August 26

Friday, 29 May 2015

Jessica Alba named America's richest self-made woman by Forbes... with a personal wealth of $200m

How Jessica Alba built a billion dollar empire: Actress named America's richest self-made woman by Forbes... with a personal wealth of $200m

Actress co-founded The Honest Company in 2012 and its valued at $1B
The company was inspired by actress's pregnancy in 2008
Services include $80 monthly bundle of diapers and wipes

By PAUL CHAVEZ FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 02:46, 29 May 2015 | UPDATED: 16:18, 29 May 2015

Jessica Alba graced the cover of Forbes magazine in an issue titled America's Richest Self-Made Women as her fortune was pegged at $200 million.

The 34-year-old actress turned businesswoman co-founded The Honest Company in 2012 and in a short span it has gained a valuation of $1 billion with the actress holding a 15 to 20 percent stake.

Jessica was just $50 million shy of cracking the magazine's Top 50 list with Beyonce and Judge Judy tied at the 49th spot with estimated fortunes of $250 million.

Richest women: Jessica Alba graced the cover of Forbes magazine in its issue titled America's Richest Self-Made Women as her business The Honest Company was valued at $1 billion

Jessica was by no means resting on her laurels and was in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday to mark her company's expansion of her products to the country.

The Honest Company was inspired in 2008 when Jessica was engaged to Cash Warren and expecting their first child.

Her mother Cathy at a baby shower advised her to use baby detergent to prewash the onesies she received as gifts and Jessica used a mainstream brand.

Toast to that: The Honest Company co-founder was in Seoul, South Korea on Thursday to mark the expansion of her products to the country

The actress broke out in ugly red welts that reminded her of childhood problems with bad allergies, chronic asthma and regular bouts with pneumonia.

'She was the most sensitive child,' her mother Cathy told Forbes.

The detergent incident prompted Jessica to search out more natural and eco-friendly products and she even tried making her own cleaning products out of baking soda, vinegar and essential oils.

The good: Jessica held a box of the The Honest Company's non-toxic products including diapers

Beauty in blue: The Sin City star wore a light blue striped shirt teamed with a skirt in a similar colour featuring a cutout pattern

'I felt like my needs weren’t being met as a modern person. I want beautiful design like everybody else. But it shouldn’t be premium-priced, and it should, of course, be safe,' she said.

Jessica partnered with Christopher Gavigan who for seven years had a nonprofit called Healthy Child Healthy World and they started coming up with a business plan.

They teamed up with Web entrepreneur Brian Lee and fourth co-founder Sean Kane and The Honest Company startup was seeded with about $6 million.

Jet-setting: Jessica touched down at LAX on Thursday, wearing a casual ensemble including a white cardigan and grey sweatpants

Precious cargo: The actress and businesswoman pushed a beige and brown suitcase with a pink Kate Spade purse

The company in its first year of selling products reached $10 million in revenue and by 2014 that figure had climbed to $150 million.

Jessica said she and The Honest Company were just getting started.

'If we really want to make a difference in the world and people’s health, it’s billions and billions of dollars, not just one,' she said reflecting on the company's $1 billion valuation at its headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

Finishing touches: She concealed her eyes behind round sunglasses and streamed listening material through her headphones

Natural beauty: She styled her hair in a sleek straight bob and kept her make-up to a minimum

Non-toxic and eco-friendly diapers gave The Honest Company its start and they continue to account for a large proportion of the sales.

About 75 percent of revenues come from online commerce with the majority of that from the company's $79.95 monthly bundles of diapers and wipes.

The Honest Company also sells $170 vegan-leather diaper bags, $14 organic beeswax sunscreen and $13 non-toxic and hypoallergenic laundry detergent.

Jessica Alba discusses her business The Honest Company

Company headquarters: Jessica is shown in January 2014 at The Honest Company headquarters in Santa Monica, California as the company celebrated its second anniversary

Family first: Jessica, shown with husband Cash Warren and their daughters Honor and Haven, formed the company after giving birth to

Jessica rose to fame at age 19 when she starred in the James Cameron sci-fi television series Dark Angel.

She laughed about working an 86-hour week on the show that launched her career and said she now spends those 86 hours at her desk overseeing marketing and brand development for The Honest Company.

Jessica and Cash have been married since May 2008 and they have six-year-old daughter Honor and three-year-old daughter Haven together.

Celebrity endorsement: Jessica is shown in April pointing to The Honest Company products displayed in the window of a Buy Buy Baby store in New York City

Series star: Jessica, shown in a 2002 promo still for Dark Angel, said she spent 86 hours a week on the show but now devotes that time to The Honest Company

How Jessica Alba Built A $1 Billion Company, And $200 Million Fortune, Selling Parents Peace Of Mind - Forbes

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

Jessica Alba admits she's not a fan of exercising despite showing off her incredible bikini body on Shape cover

'Working out sucks!' Jessica Alba admits she's not a fan of exercising despite showing off her incredible bikini body on Shape cover

By KAREN MIZOGUCHI FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:04, 26 May 2015 | UPDATED: 21:12, 26 May 2015

Between balancing motherhood, movies and running her $1b Honest Company empire, Jessica Alba still finds time in her busy schedule to maintain a toned figure.

In the latest issue of Shape magazine, the 34-year-old actress admitted she's not a fan of exercise. 'Working out sucks!' she said.

Despite her confession, the mother-of-two showed off the fruits of her labor in the gym posing in colorful bikinis and revealing monokinis.

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Lean and healthy: Jessica Alba showed off her incredible bikini body for Shape magazine

'I'm not going to lie. Working out sucks,' she told the publication.'I have to break a sweat or I don't feel like I've gotten anything done.'

'When I only have 30 minutes, I'll do a series of burpees, mountain climbers, squat jumps, planks, and a few sun salutations,' she revealed.

'I love taking classes, because I'm surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable. These days, I do power yoga with light weights in a 105-degree room, so it’s a mix of hot yoga and strength training. I also spin. The key for me is good music, like 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyonce,' Alba confessed.

Hello yellow! The mother-of-two showed off the fruits of her labor in the gym posing in colorful bikinis and revealing monokinis

Multi-tasking: Between balancing motherhood, movies and running her $1b Honest Company empire, Alba still finds time in her busy schedule to maintain a toned figure

Her fitness routine has been a part of her life that has been shaped just in the last decade.

'I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filming Dark Angel. That's made me strong and really set the bar,' she shared.

Dark Angel is one of the first major TV roles for Jessica having starred in the James Cameron-created series from 2000 to 2002.

'I wasn't truly confident about my body until I had my daughters, Honor [aged seven] and Haven [aged three],' Jessica continued.

Peak of perfection: 'I attribute my athletic body to the martial arts, gymnastics, dance, and strength training I did while filming Dark Angel' (pictured in the James Cameron-created series from 2000 - 2002)

Famous fan: 'The key for me is good music, like 2 Chainz, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Beyonce'

Sultry: Jessica posed in a revealing red one-piece showing sideboob and lots of leg

'I felt more comfortable in my own skin after they were born. Plus, if I want them to be happy with their bodies, I need to walk the walk.'

Jessica's physique is not all attributed to fitness. Diet is of utmost importance as well.

One of her favorite healthy treats is a homemade green smoothie.

'I was never a big breakfast person - I used to just pound coffee and a banana in the morning - but recently I started making this shake using vegan protein powder, matcha green tea powder, a banana, coconut water, and ice.

Clean diet: 'I used to just pound coffee and a banana in the morning - but recently I started making this shake using vegan protein powder, matcha green tea powder, a banana, coconut water, and ice'

New perspective: 'I wasn't truly confident about my body until I had my daughters, Honor, 7, and Haven, 3' (pictured with daughters and husband Cash Warren on May 25)

Jessica Alba enjoys family time in St. Barths

'I drink it before a workout and it doesn’t make me feel too full. Or I can have it afterward and feel satisfied until lunch.'

And even her guilty pleasure is somewhat healthy. 'I’m addicted to popcorn,' she said.

'I eat it throughout the day. I’m a scatterbrain with lots of things to do at once, and eating popcorn helps me concentrate. It’s my way of dealing with my mind wandering off.'

Werk! 'I love taking classes, because I'm surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable'

Jessica Alba breaks a mean sweat during workout (archive)

Va-va voom! Jessica posed in a skimpy swimsuit for the June issue of Shape magazine

Jessica Alba Shares Bikini-Ready Secrets in the June Issue of Shape - Shape Magazine

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