In February 2016, Stealth actress Jessica Biel and her husband Justin Timberlake spent some time away from their then 10-month-old son, Silas Randall, to enjoy a rare date night at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills.
Justin Timberlake kisses Jessica Biel’s hair at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held on February 28, 2016, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
Stealth: A Cinematic Misstep
Eleven years earlier, she starred in one of the worst losses in cinematic history, the 2005 American military science fiction action film Stealth.
The film, shot in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand, wrapped production in May 2004. After finishing her work on the third installment of the Blade series, Blade: Trinity, Biel traveled to Australia to begin shooting her scenes.
Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, and Jamie Foxx in the 2005 American military science fiction action film Stealth (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
The Chemistry Between Kara Wade and Lt. Ben Gannon
Playing Kara Wade, 2nd US Navy pilot part of the F/A-37 program, she falls in love with Josh Lucas as Lt. Ben Gannon, US Navy pilot part of the F/A-37 program.
“I went and met with Rob Cohen and talked about the script and we discussed it for an hour or so. I was still trying to decide if I wanted to do another action film coming straight off Blade Trinity. Although they are very different films, it was another big-budget action film and I was really hesitant because I might be typecast, but Rob sold me on it,” Biel said about the casting process.
“It was an interesting idea to have these two people who are in this intense, strenuous job and not be allowed to have a relationship under those circumstances,” she added.
Josh Lucas and Jessica Biel during the “Stealth” San Diego Premiere at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado Island, San Diego, California, on July 17, 2005 (Credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN)
“I liked the idea that it would not be a cheesy Hollywood movie where rules go out of the window because you really stick to rules when you’re navy pilots,” Biel said.
“You can’t be dating another pilot yet these two people are in love with each other so how do you deal with that?”
Born on March 3, 1982, in Ely, a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, Jessica Biel was 23 when Stealth was released on July 29, 2005. Her co-star Josh Lucas, who was 11 years older, celebrated his 34th birthday on June 20, 2005.
Josh Lucas was 34 and Jessica Biel 23 years old when Stealth was released on July 29, 2005 (Credit: Columbia Pictures)
Jessica Biel’s Stellar Look at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The power couple packed on the PDA at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar After-Party — caught in the act as Justin planted a kiss on his gorgeous wife. The then-35-year-old actor was dapper in a suit with a bow tie, while his wife was gorgeous in a glittery dress.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pose for photos at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The Truth About Emanuel actress stunned in a dazzling gray gown from Zuhair Murad’s Fall 2015 collection.
Her sequined dress had a sheer long-sleeved bodice and a long draped skirt with a dramatic trail and a side slit that offered a glimpse of her toned legs.
Jessica Biel wears a pair of emerald and diamond earrings and keeps her makeup light (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The then-33-year-old actress wore a pair of emerald and diamond earrings and a matching ring.
Jessica Biel stuns in a shimmering silver Zuhair Murad gown with a thigh-high slit at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The 7th Heaven star carried an embroidered satin Roger Vivier clutch and slipped her feet into a pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps featuring an embellished buckle design.
Jessica Biel keeps things both sexy and modest somehow in a Zuhair Murad dress (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The Au Fudge entrepreneur kept the rest of her look simple by styling her tresses in loose waves and wearing coral pink lipstick.
Jessica Biel shows off the long train of her Zuhair Murad dress (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
The Iconic Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Pumps
Jessica rounded out her look with a pair of Manolo Blahnik “Hangisi” pumps. These timeless pumps feature crystal-encrusted buckles, pointed toes, and four-inch heels.
Jessica Biel’s feet in embellished Manolo Blahnik pumps (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)
These Manolo Blahnik pumps are available in different color versions at Farfetch and Nordstrom.
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Pumps, $965