Jessica — Alba

: Frequent hospitalizations and moving between military bases made it hard for her to form childhood friendships.

: Despite her health, she fell in love with acting at age five and won a summer of acting classes at age 11. Hollywood Breakthrough jessica alba

: She suffered from partially collapsed lungs, asthma, and pneumonia four to five times a year. jessica alba

Jessica's career began early, but she had to fight to move beyond being just a "sex symbol". jessica alba

Born in 1981 to a traditional military family, Jessica's childhood was defined by severe health struggles.

Jessica Alba ’s life is a story of transformation—from a "sick kid" isolated in hospital rooms to a Hollywood star and a billion-dollar business mogul. Early Life and Adversity