Jessica Alba is an American actress and businesswoman. She began her career in television, starring as a pregnant teenager in the ABC After-School Special Too Soon for Jeff and landing a recurring role in the Nickelodeon comedy series The Secret World of Alex Mack. Alba transitioned to film, appearing in notable movies such as Fantastic Four, Into the Blue, Valentine's Day, and Mechanic: Resurrection. She also starred in the television series L.A.'s Finest.