Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She began her career as an actress in 1994 at age 13. Her breakthrough role came in 2000 playing Max Guevara on the sci-fi TV series Dark Angel, for which she received critical acclaim. She went on to appear in several blockbuster films. Alba also founded The Honest Company in 2012 to market eco-friendly home and baby products, which is now valued at over $1 billion. In addition to her acting and business careers, Alba advocates for political and social issues and has been recognized on many "most beautiful" lists over the years.