Alba has received attention for her appearance over the years and has been included in several publications’ lists as one of the most attractive celebrities of our time. But as it turns out Alba is definitely more than just a pretty face – she’s got a business mind and a heart that cares for ethics and the environment.
After doing all we’ve learned about Alba’s life so far, we love how this woman has grown and flourished, even outside of Hollywood. She’s become such a great role model – not just for her own daughters and son, but for girls worldwide. She proves that you can do anything you set your mind to.
But Wait… Let’s Be Honest
Quite incredibly, her company was valued at around $1 billion just mere years later in 2o14. This is no small feat, even for a wealthy celebrity, with so many having funds to freely test out their crazy business ideas. More often than not, these fail spectacularly. But not Jessica Alba — she's one of the few who actually made it big in business!
In October 2015, Alba launched a collection of skincare and beauty products called Honest Beauty as a separate entity with its own website and logo. Just one year later, The Honest Company, had a revenue of $250 million in 2016. Pretty awesome to think that Alba takes the credit for starting up this business! She is currently employed as the company's chief creative officer.
A Closer Look at Honest
The Honest Company has had widespread sales due to its great product lines and distribution. While their products appear in health food stores across the country and even supermarket chains like Whole Foods and Target, they mostly sell their products through their online store. Soon enough, the company went international and now also serves China, Canada, and Europe.
Investors were only happy to jump on the unicorn brand, with $200 million raised from those including Wellington Management, General Catalyst Partners, Institutional Venture Partners, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Eco-friendly with a super friendly and gorgeous face behind it, The Honest Company thrives!
Still Totally Smitten
As her professional life was blooming, so was her personal life. Her husband, Warren, is very open about his love for Alba, and we love his sweet Instagram post dedicated to his wife! “11 years ago we were so excited to meet our new baby in the coming weeks... The decision we made that day would forever change the course of our lives..."
"We hopped up, got dressed, and drove straight to the courthouse…11 years and 3 kids later, we’re still learning, growing, giggling, and loving ... here’s to a lifetime of pushing each other to be the best versions of ourselves and catching each other when we fall. Happy Anniversary Mrs. Warren!”
Happy Families
The couple has built a wonderful life for themselves and their family. Their first daughter Honor was born in June 2008. The first photos of her eldest daughter, which appear in an issue of OK! magazine reportedly earned Alba $1.5 million. Their second daughter, Haven, was born in August 2011, and their son Hayes was born six years later in December 2017.
As well as raising a beautiful family together, Warren and Alba have a great marriage, taking the time to work on their relationship. Alba often praises her “feminist” husband for all that he does for their family, as well as for her. It seems that Alba hit the jackpot when it comes to the man in her life!