Dark Angel actress Jessica Alba led the style pack at the Who What Wear x Target launch party at ArtBeam in New York City.
The actress-turned-entrepreneur appeared alongside Kate Bosworth and Jaime King to give them the first look at the collection, which features street-style-inspired clothing and accessories, all priced under $50.
Jaime King, Jessica Alba, and Kate Bosworth all wear matching hairstyles at the Who What Wear x Target Launch Party held on January 27, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Ivan Nikolov / WENN)
Jessica Alba first rose to prominence 16 years earlier as the lead in Dark Angel, the cyberpunk science fiction series created by James Cameron.
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In the role of Maxine “Max” Guevara (X5-452), Alba impressed with her portrayal of a genetically enhanced super-soldier. This role earned her a Golden Globe nomination and awards from Teen Choice and Saturn.
Jessica Alba as Max Guevara in Dark Angel, showcasing the intense, gritty look that helped launch her career as a Hollywood action star (Credit: 20th Century Fox Television)
Director James Cameron recalled her memorable audition, saying, “She had her head down, she was reading out of the script … she didn’t present herself all that well. But there was something about the way she read the script that copped an attitude that I liked.”
While his first impression of the actress wasn’t good, it’s unsurprising that the exotic beauty and her sexy figure caught his attention. She ended up being hired before the script was even written.
“Every day for a year, I went to martial arts, then to gymnastics, then to motorcycle riding, then to a hard cardio workout and stretching,” Alba said about preparing for the role by doing martial arts and gymnastics and riding motorcycles.
“We had the benefit of being able to write a script kind of backwards,” co-creator Charles H. Eglee said about the early casting of Alba. “We were writing for this actress, with her cadences and her rhythms and her sensibilities and her attitude and her slang.”
Jessica Alba as Max Guevara in Dark Angel, ready to fight in a tense scene that highlights her character’s strength and determination (Credit: 20th Century Fox Television)
Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Lions Gate Studios, the first season of Dark Angel premiered in the United States on October 3, 2000, when Alba was 19. She was born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, and turned 20 on April 28, 2001.
Accompanied by her then-boyfriend, Michael Weatherly, Jessica Alba was nominated for Favorite Female Butt Kicker at the 2002 Kids’ Choice Awards
Jessica Alba’s Fashion Moment at the Target Launch
At the launch party, the then-34-year-old actress donned a $19.99 black-and-white striped tee, a $44.99 black moto jacket, and a $27.99 vintage-looking floral pencil skirt in yellow and blue — all pieces from the collection.
Jessica Alba wears loose waves and dramatic eye makeup at the Who What Wear x Target launch party
The Never Been Kissed actress elevated her look with a glamorous touch, accessorizing with spiked earrings, stacked rings, a sleek bangle, and a pair of silver pumps.
Jessica Alba wears a colorful skirt from the Who What Wear x Target collection
She applied neutral-toned makeup with dramatic mascara and wore her brunette tresses in tousled waves.
Jessica Alba styles a leather jacket over her black-and-white striped shirt from the Who What Wear x Target collection
Jessica Alba wears several pieces from the Who What Wear x Target collection at its launch
Jessica chose a pair of Brian Atwood “Marella” pumps for her feet.
Jessica Alba’s feet in mirrored silver leather Brian Atwood pumps
These mirrored silver leather pumps are from the designer’s fall 2014 collection, and feature pointed toes and sleek 4.7-inch heels.
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Jessica Alba steps out in striking silver ‘Marella’ pumps by Brian Atwood, adding a glamorous touch to her ensemble
Hailey Baldwin styled the same Brian Atwood “Marella” pumps in a vibrant red-orange patent finish at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards. She paired them with a bold tangerine Baja East dress, complete with turquoise tassel details and a thigh-high slit, creating a striking color contrast.