How does Jessica Alba do it? Among being a famous actress, mother of two, and running the Honest Company, she takes major beauty risks — and they always pay off. She's bleached her eyebrows in the name of couture and looked impossibly chic. She can rock both an edgy undercut braid and sculpted retro waves (in any hair color) and make them look effortless. In honor of her 35th birthday, reminisce on all her best looks. We guarantee you'll be impressed.
Jessica's glossy waves and soft, smoky shadow made her look like a modern-day pinup.
Jessica's tousled updo kept her glossy red lip from looking overly polished.
Jessica proved that she can pull off a short hairstyle with this hot-mom bob.
At a press event for Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, Jessica rocked a cool-girl undercut braid.
Jessica tested out a retro beauty look at the Hope For Children gala with precise waves and a matte crimson lip.
Thick, voluminous waves and a neutral makeup look put Jessica's natural beauty on full display at the ALMA Awards.
Jessica balanced her bold, dramatic pompadour with shimmering gold shadow and a nude lip.
Cascading waves and coral lipstick made Jessica look like a pretty pin-up star.
For the punk-inspired Met Gala, Jessica's dark brows were tinted to a blond hue. Paired with a gray smoky eye, it was an especially edgy look.
Jessica's radiant skin, ombré locks, and bright pink lipstick made for an enviable beauty look at the Producers Guild Awards.
Jessica's beachy look got a bit of a vampy boost from orange-red lipstick.
Jessica looked like a film noir actress with her sculptured waves and dark, brooding lip hue.
The volume in Jessica's Brigitte Bardot-esque hair gave off a sex kitten vibe.
For the London award ceremony, Jess wore a fun yet elegant double braided headband style.
By late 2010, Jessica was wearing her hair in a shiny, super-sleek bob.
Jessica went old Hollywood for the 2010 Met Gala. Get the look with our tutorial.
Jessica's almost wet-looking hair and deep green eye shadow made for a beachy-cool red-carpet look.
Jessica sported pale green eye shadow at a Superbowl event in 2010.
For the premiere of Machete, Jessica wore shoulder-length relaxed waves, nude lips, and glittery gold shadow.
At a Tod's/MOCA event in 2010, Jessica wore her hair in playful reverse french braids that met at the back of her head. Her smoky brown shadow and wine-colored lips were a total hit.
Jessica wore a colorfully printed Proenza Schouler dress to a Tribeca Film Festival party and matched the dress with gorgeous, multicolored eye makeup. Find out how to create it on your own.
Jessica attended the Independent Spirit Awards wearing a lavender dress and pretty, understated makeup to match.
Jessica's blunt bangs and red lipstick made for one sophisticated look.
For the 2008 Oscars, a pregnant Jessica wore a perfectly plaited updo. Here's how to re-create her stunning subdued makeup look.
Jessica kept her slicked-back momentum going with a sleek bun and a subtle gray smoky eye.
For a Paris Fashion Week fête in 2007, Jessica channeled Audrey Hepburn with an elegant bun and liquid eyeliner.
In 2007, Jessica seemed to be sticking with her wildly successful bronze and gold eye shadow look.
For a chunk of time in 2005, Jessica was looking very Marilyn Monroe.
Jessica's tousled, pulled-back bun showcased her dazzling pink eye makeup.
At the Young Hollywood Awards, Jessica wore glamorous tucked-under waves.
At the VH1 Divas concert in '04, Jessica had blond fringe and bouncy curls.
Jessica's flirty ponytail and sultry eye makeup were a perfect complement to her black bustier dress.
Jessica matched her lids to her mint green jacket at the premiere of 2 Fast 2 Furious in 2003.
Jessica went with soft curls and a seriously smoky eye at the 2002 Golden Globes.
Before her career took off, Jessica sported a dark black cut and a whole lotta makeup.