How old is Jessica Biel, what has she starred in and how was she discovered?
JESSICA Biel has risen to stardom through her impressive acting career.
Here we take a look inside the life of the wife of Justin Timberlake and how many children they have.
How old is Jessica Biel?
Jessica was born on March 3, 1982 in Ely, Minnesota.
She is of Hungarian Jewish, Danish, English, and German descent, according to her IMDb page.
During her childhood her family moved around, living in Texas, Connecticut, and Woodstock, Illinois, before eventually settling in Boulder, Colorado.
From 2000 to 2002, she attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
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What has Jessica Biel starred in?
Jessica shot to fame for her role as Mary Camden on the long-running family drama series 7th Heaven which premiered in 1996.
Her portrayal of the rebellious teenage daughter in the Camden family quickly made her a household name.
She then went on to make notable appearances in films like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade: Trinity, and The Illusionist.
She's also starred in:
- I'll Be Home for Christmas
- I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
- Easy Virtue
- Valentine's Day
- The A-Team
- Accidental Love
- Shock and Awe
Her TV credits include starring roles in series such as The Sinner, where she also served as a producer and earned a Golden Globe nomination.
Jessica also had roles in Johnny Bravo, Family Guy, New Girl, Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? and Candy.
How was Jessica Biel discovered?
Jessica began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as Mary Camden in 7th Heaven in 1996.
At the age of nine she appeared in several musical productions in her hometown, playing lead roles in productions such as The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast.
She won a competition when she was 11 where she got an agent and professional talent manager.
Jessica then began modeling and appeared in commercials for products such as Dulux Paint and Pringles.
Her film debut came in 1994 when she played the character Regrettal in It's a Digital World,
How Long has Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake been married?
Jessica and Justin first got together in 2007.
But after four years together, the pair called it quits in March 2011.
They eventually found their way back together and ended up engaged in December of 2011.
The pair tied the knot at the Borgo Egnazia Resort in Italy on October 19, 2012.
Speaking about their busy schedules, Jessica explained how she and Justin prioritise time with each other.
“It’s always a work in progress,” she said. “It’s constantly trying to find the balance, trying to find the time to connect. Thank goodness for Zoom and FaceTime.”
How many kids does Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have?
Justin and Jessica have two children together.
The couple's first son, Silas, was born on April 11, 2015.
We just have to be there for each other.
Jessica Biel
They welcomed their second son, Phineas, in July 2020.
"But you have to divide and conquer, otherwise I think one person probably gets too burned out. And we just have to be there for each other," she also said.
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What is Jessica Biel's net worth?
It is believed that Biel and her husband have a combined net worth of about $250million.
The actress has an individual net worth of about $20million.
Why did Justin and Jessica break up?
In 2011, Justin and Jessica briefly ended their relationship.
The couple's reps later released a statement confirming their split.
The statement said: "Addressing the media speculation regarding Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's relationship, we are confirming that they mutually have decided to part ways.
"The two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other."