Even Jessica Alba Had To Sell Her Soul

Jessica Alba has been comfortably classified as an A-List celebrity for over a decade now.  But, even the successful actress and business owner had to suck it up and take embarrassing jobs so that she could make her rent at one point in her life.  Believe it or not, Jessica Alba struggled just like we do.

Jessica Alba is currently promoting her new Nextflix movie Trigger Warning (which she served as an executive producer), and sat down with People Magazine to discuss her career.

Jessica Alba – Talks Struggles

The actress explained to People, “You’re not always taking the roles that are the best.  You’re just taking roles to survive, which teaches grit and perseverance, but I do wish I would’ve had the skill set and the wherewithal to write and to know about writing and directing and producing earlier in my career.”

The “L.A.’s Finest” actress added, “And there’s a desperation like, ‘Please God, I need this job. … If they do want to be a performer, then being able to be a producer and a writer, or a director. I think having that leadership role is really important to the art and be part of the art in a way where they feel like they can have more autonomy and there’s more dignity.”

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Jessica Alba – Over The Years

Alba’s career kicked off with Camp nowhere back in 1994, when she was just a kid.  in her late teens and early twenties, Alba was acting to pay her bills and taking any roles, music video gigs, or cameos she could book. 

After several small roles and straight to DVD movies, Jessica’s hard work paid off and she began getting recognized more and more by agents and producers.

Jessica Alba’s career reached new heights after appearing in some major franchises like Sin City and Fantastic Four.  Now the 43 year old actress is making a name for herself BEHIND the cameras, rather than in front of them.

Have you been following Jessica Abla’s career over the years?  Did you know she worked her way up from the bottom in Hollywood?  Share your thoughts in the comments below and keep checking back here on Celebrating The Soaps for more celebrity news and updates.

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