In 2005, Jessica Alba portrayed the Marvel Comics character Invisible Woman in the American superhero film Fantastic Four.
Starring opposite Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, and Kerry Washington, her performance earned her nominations for Best Hero (she lost to Christian Bale for Batman Begins) and Best On-Screen Team (lost to Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson for Wedding Crashers) at the 2006 MTV Movie Awards.
Promotional Tour Highlights With Ioan Gruffudd
Jessica Alba and Ioan Gruffudd pose together at a promotional event for Fantastic Four in 2005 (Credit: Pop / WENN)
Reprising Her Role in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
After the box office success of Fantastic Four, Alba reprised her role as Susan Storm / Invisible Woman in the 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. While she dyed her hair blonde for the first movie, Jessica opted to wear a wig in the 2007 sequel.
On-Set Challenges and Meeting Her Future Husband
Meeting her future husband on the film set, Alba suffered a kidney infection during the shooting. She nearly fainted when she was with Julian McMahon as Victor Von Doom / Dr. Doom in the space station scene.
Jessica Alba on location for Fantastic Four in New York City in May 2005, sporting her character’s signature blonde hair (Credit: Vallenilla / WENN)
The Box Office Impact and Filming Timeline
Filming began in August 2004 and concluded in January 2005, when Alba was 23. Born on April 28, 1981, in Pomona, California, she turned 24 just a few months later. Additional scenes were shot in May 2005, and the movie was released in the United States on July 8, 2005, when Alba was 24.
Jessica Alba takes a break on the set of Fantastic Four while enjoying a snack between scenes (Credit: Vallenilla/ WENN)
After captivating audiences with her performance as the Invisible Woman in Fantastic Four and overcoming various on-set challenges, Jessica Alba continued to shine both on-screen and off. Fast forward to 2016, and Alba was turning heads once again—not in a superhero costume, but in a glamorous ensemble at the Saint Laurent event in Hollywood.
Alba’s Fashion Statement at the 2016 Saint Laurent Event
In February 2016, many celebrities, including Jessica Alba, gathered in Hollywood for the 2016 Saint Laurent at the Palladium event.
Jessica Alba stuns in a shimmering gold Saint Laurent slip dress paired with a black leather jacket at the 2016 Saint Laurent at the Palladium event in Los Angeles on February 10, 2016 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
Saint Laurent Slip Dress and Biker Chic Vibes
Unsurprisingly, Jessica wore a head-to-toe ensemble from the fashion house for the 2016 Saint Laurent at the Palladium event.
Jessica Alba wears her hair in loose waves with a textured, voluminous finish, complemented by subtle jewelry, including drop earrings and a bold lip color (Credit: FayesVision / WENN)
The Honey actress wore a slinky floor-length slip dress from the luxury fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection.
Her shimmering gold number featured spaghetti straps, a cleavage-baring plunging neckline, and a thigh-high center slit that put her toned, tanned legs on display.
Jessica Alba wears berry-colored lipstick and shimmering eye makeup to the debut of Saint Laurent’s latest collection (Credit: Brian To / WENN)
She teamed the sexy dress with a black leather jacket, which added a hint of biker chic flair to the rather sultry look.
Jessica Alba strikes a pose in a shimmering gold slip dress paired with a black leather jacket, exuding effortless biker-chic elegance at the Saint Laurent event (Credit: Brian To / FayesVision / WENN)
Completing the Look With Edgy Accessories
The Dark Angel actress completed her look with edgy accessories, including a chain-strapped black clutch, rings and earrings, and black sandals.
Jessica Alba completes her look with black Saint Laurent “Candy” platform sandals, featuring crisscross front straps and bow details (Credit: WENN)
Jessica added a few inches to her height with Saint Laurent “Candy” sandals in black leather. These towering shoes feature tapered crisscross front straps, bow details on the front, about two-inch platforms, and five-inch heels.
Jessica Alba’s black Saint Laurent “Candy” platform sandals added extra height and made her appear taller (Credit: WENN)
These Saint Laurent “Candy” sandals are available in various versions at Farfetch and Nordstrom.
Retro-chic leather sandal fashioned with a slim ankle strap and a graceful bow embellishment