Jessica Biel is an American actress, model, producer and singer. Biel began her career as a vocalist appearing in musical productions until she was cast as Mary Camden in the family drama series 7th Heaven, for which she achieved recognition. In 2017, she was the executive producer of and starred in USA Network’s limited drama series The Sinner, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, Miniseries or Television Film and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.
Birth Name
Jessica Claire Biel
Nickname
Jesse
Profession
Actress, Singer, Model
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Jessica Biel was born on March 3, 1982, in Ely, Minnesota, United States.
Age
She is currently 37 years old.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ethnicity
White
She has English, as well as has some German, Swiss-German, Scottish, Swedish, French and distant Welsh ancestry.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Jessica Biel went Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado, USA. From 2000-2002, she attended Tufts University, USA for 3 semesters.
Family Details
- Father – Jonathan Edward Biel (Business Consultant and General Electric worker)
- Mother – Kimberly Biel (Homemaker and Spiritual Healer)
- Siblings – Justin Biel (Younger Brother) (Fashion Designer)
Marital Status
Married
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jessica Biel has dated –
- Justin Timberlake (2007-Present)– Jessica Biel started dating American actor and singer Justin Timberlake in January, 2007. Almost after 4 years in March, 2011, they split. But, in July, 2011, they reunited and dated together. So, their relationship was kind of ON again / OFF again but finally, they engaged in January, 2012. Biel married Timberlake on October 19, 2012 at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy. The couple welcomed their first child, son Silas Randall Timberlake on April 11, 2015.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 7 inches
- In centimeters – 170 cm
- In meters – 1.7 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 55 kg
- In Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 36-26-36
- Bust – 36 inches
- Waist – 26 inches
- Hip – 36 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Biel achieved mainstream success with her portrayal of Mary Camden in the American family drama series, “7th Heaven” and for her roles in the movies, “Blade: Trinity”, “The Illusionist”, and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”.
Film Debut
Jessica Biel made her acting debut in 1997 in the critically acclaimed drama “Ulee’s Gold”, playing Casey Jackson, Peter Fonda’s granddaughter.
Television Debut
Biel landed her first television role as Mary Camden on The WB’s family-drama series, “7th Heaven”, in 1996. The series aired from 1996 to 2006, which is the longest-running series that ever aired on The WB channel and the longest-running family drama in television history.
Album Debut
Jessica Biel never released an album but her first love is singing rather than acting. She initially trained to be a vocalist and at the age of 9, she appeared in several musical productions such as “Annie”, “The Sound of Music” and “Beauty and the Beast”.
Brand Endorsements
Jessica has appeared in Revlon, Dulux Paint, Pringles.
Awards & Nominations
| Organization | Year | Works | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Independent Film Festival | 2013 | The Truth About Emanuel | Best Acting Ensemble: Feature | Won | |
| Critics’ Choice Television Awards | 2018 | The Sinner | Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries | Nominated | |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | 2004 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 2013 | The Tall Man | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Gala Awards | 2007 | Rising Star Award | Won | ||
| GLSEN Respect Awards | 2015 | Inspiration Award | Won | ||
| Golden Globe Award | 2018 | The Sinner | Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | |
| 2018 | The Sinner | Best Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | ||
| Golden Raspberry Awards | 2008 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Next | Worst Supporting Actress | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Playing for Keeps, Total Recall | Worst Supporting Actress | Nominated | ||
| MTV Movie & TV Awards | 2004 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Best Female Breakthrough Performance | Nominated | |
| 2008 | I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry | Best Female Performance | Nominated | ||
| Newport Beach Film Festival | 2006 | The Illusionist | Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking Acting | Won | |
| Primetime Emmy Award | 2018 | The Sinner | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated | |
| Prism Awards | 2007 | Home of the Brave | Performance in a Feature Film | Nominated | |
| Sannio FilmFest | 2009 | Easy Virtue | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| ShoWest Convention | 2005 | Female Star of Tomorrow | Won | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | 2010 | Valentine’s Day | Choice Movie: Hissy Fit | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Awards | 1998 | Ulee’s Gold | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actress | Won |
Jessica Biel Favorites
- Favorite Teen Crush – Mark-Paul Gosselaar (FRom the hit TV Series “Saved by the Bell”)
- Favorite Sports – Soccer, American Football, Basketball
- Favorite Sports Person – Mia Hamm (Soccer)
- Favorite Sports Team – Denver Broncos (American Football), New England Patriots (American Football), L.A. Clippers (Basketball)
- Favorite Shoes – Vans
- Favorite Band – Led Zeppelin
- Favorite Perfume – Custom created by Jane Hendler, Lola Glo La Dry shimmering body oil (from Lola), Juicy Couture Body Milk Mist (from Macy)
- Favorite Food – Mahi Mahi fish, Teriyaki Chicken
- Favorite Book – Way of the Peaceful Warrior (Dan Millman)
Jessica Biel Net worth
Jessica Biel has an estimated net worth of $18 million dollars as of 2019. She earned her fortune from her appearances in films and television throughput her career.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Jessica Biel
- Instagram – jessicabiel
- Twitter – Jessica Biel
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jessica Biel
- She took acting and vocal lessons at a very young age.
- Jessica Biel was ranked at #98 on VH1’s “100 Hottest Hotties” in 2002.
- In 2005, she was voted #18 on Maxim’s “Hot 100 of 2005” list. The same year, she was ranked #21 in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World”.
- She earned her first acting credits in a Pringles commercial when she was 11 years old.
- Jessica had a dog named Tevy, which died in 2007. But, later she bought a dog named Tina (Pit Mix).
- Jessica Biel is scared of spiders.
- She is a good friend of Beverly Mitchell. Jessica is 14 months younger than Mitchell but still played Mitchell’s elder sister’s role in 7th Heaven (1996-2006).
- In 2012, she auditioned for lead female role in the movies “The Dark Knight Rises” and “Les Miserables” but both roles went to Anne Hathaway.
- Jessica Biel is good friends with Robin Sydney.
- She debuted signing in the 2008 comedy film “Easy Virtue”, in which she recorded two songs.
- In 2016, she co-starred with Patrick Wilson, whom she had worked with on The A-Team, in the thriller A Kind of Murder, based on the novel The Blunderer by Patricia Highsmith.
