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Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are reportedly headed for divorce after nearly 17 years of marriage. The couple have three children: Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, seven.
Quoting sources, TMZ reported on Wednesday (January 7) that the couple has already separated and is planning to file for divorce soon.
The Independent I have contacted representatives for Alba and Warren for comment.
Rumors surrounding Alba and Warren’s relationship follow the 43-year-old Fantastic Four The bullets were spotted on a bare ring finger W Magazine The Best of Show party at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on January 4, according to photos obtained by The Daily Mail.
Furthermore, the 45-year-old film producer was absent from Alba’s 2024 year-end Instagram dump which was instead filled with inspirational quotes, one-shots and photos of herself with friends.
Her caption read: “Here’s to a colorful past year that was filled with connection, growth, adventures, laughter, peace, brotherhood, transformation, birth, joy and lots of love.” “Sending hugs to everyone going through this – cheer up 2025 and more love to come! Let’s go!”
However, a subsequent post on January 4 featured a photo of the couple with their children at Universal Studios in Los Angeles to celebrate Hayes’ birthday.
Alba and Warren married in 2008, four years after meeting on the set of the Marvel movie Fantastic Four (2005), with Warren, assistant director Tim Story, and Alba playing the invisible woman, Susan Storm.
Alba’s breakout role came four years ago when James Cameron cast her in the Fox sci-fi series. Dark angelwhich received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Teen Choice Award.
She had her big screen breakthrough in 2003 when she starred as an aspiring dancer and choreographer in the film honey, which grossed $62.2 million at the box office from an $18 million budget.
She went on to star in several other blockbuster films, including the popular romantic comedy, Valentine’s Day (2010) and the Ben Stiller comedy Little Fockers (2010).
Meanwhile, Alba continued to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and founded The Honest Company, a consumer goods company offering non-toxic baby and household supplies, in 2011.
The company raised $100 million in Series D funding at a valuation of $1.7 billion in 2015.
In 2016, Forbes Alba’s net worth is estimated to be around $340 million thanks in large part to her success in entrepreneurship.
Honest took its initial public offering (IPO) to become a publicly traded and proprietary company in May 2021, raising its valuation to US$1.44 billion and Alba received a one-time dividend of US$2.6 million.
According to regulatory filings, Alba owns more than 5.6 million shares in The Honest Company, which were worth at least $130 million at the time of the IPO.
Now, Alba is no longer the creative director, but remains a member of the company’s board of directors. She announced her departure in April 2024 in a statement published on their website.
“When I created The Honest Company, I set out to change the consumer products industry and I can proudly say that we did just that,” Alba wrote. “Honest Work has been a true labor of love for me – one that has shown me what is possible when you bring purpose to work.
“While there has never been an easy time to make this decision, I know we have a leadership team ready to advance my founding vision and protect Honest’s reputation as a change maker in the industry,” she continued. “As I transition, I look forward to contributing to the company’s success through my role on the Board as I redirect my focus to new projects and passions.”
Alba and Warren purchased a Beverly Hills mansion for $9.95 million in 2017 via a trust. The home, which was originally listed for $14,995,000, was stripped of all its parts in a complete renovation that took 18 months, according to Realtor.com. The property includes seven bedrooms and an outdoor pool.
“It’s easy to see why Jess is such a successful businesswoman,” said interior designer Tommy Clements. Architectural abstract In 2019. “She’s organised, very focused, very determined – there’s no hesitation.”