From a harrowing teen kidnapping to building a $1.4 billion clean empire, here are 10 unbelievable facts about Jessica Alba that reveal the powerhouse behind the Hollywood star.
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10 Unbelievable Facts About Jessica Alba, Ranked
10. The Chronic Pediatric BattlesThe Hollywood star spent her early childhood isolated in hospital wards.
9. Certified Scuba Diver At Age NineShe mastered ocean diving years before landing her breakout marine role.
8. Beating 1,200 Actresses For Dark AngelJames Cameron personally selected her after a grueling nationwide talent search.
7. The Ironclad No-Nudity ClauseShe maintained a strict contractual refusal of on-screen nudity throughout Hollywood.
6. Swimming With Wild Tiger SharksShe refused stunt doubles while filming amongst wild apex ocean predators.
5. Sued Playboy And Won An ApologyHugh Hefner personally apologized after publishing unauthorized promotional movie stills.
4. Almost Quit Hollywood Over CGI TearsA director's bizarre demand pushed her to the brink of retirement.
3. Ancient Maya Ancestry And Jimmy Kimmel LinkHer DNA test revealed deep Indigenous heritage and a famous cousin.
2. The Harrowing Kidnapping From SetThe teenage actress was abducted and later discovered in a trunk.
1. Built A Billion-Dollar Consumer EmpireA violent allergic reaction inspired her to launch a unicorn company.
