Jessica Biel facts for kids
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Jessica Biel
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Jessica Biel in 2007
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Jessica Claire Biel
March 3, 1982 Ely, Minnesota, United States
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Justin Timberlake (m. 2012)
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| Children | 1 |
Jessica Claire Timberlake (née Biel {born March 3, 1982) 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. The series is the longest-running series that ever aired on The WB channel and the longest-running family drama in television history.
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.
Early life
Biel was born in Ely, Minnesota, to Kimberly (née Conroe), a homemaker and spiritual healer, and Jonathan Biel, a business consultant and General Electric worker. Biel's family moved frequently during her childhood, living in Texas, Connecticut, and Woodstock, Illinois, before finally settling in Boulder, Colorado, where she attended Fairview High School. While growing up, Biel played soccer and also trained as a gymnast. From 2000 to 2002, she attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.
Early career
Biel initially trained to be a vocalist. At the age of nine, she appeared in several musical productions in her hometown, playing lead roles in productions such as The Sound of Music and Beauty and the Beast. At the age of 11, Biel participated in a competition sponsored by The International Modeling and Talent Association in Los Angeles where she acquired an agent and professional talent manager.
She began modeling for print advertisements, and appeared in commercials for products such as Dulux Paint and Pringles. In her film debut, Biel played the character Regrettal, a lead role in the ambitious musical film titled It's a Digital World. At the age of fourteen, after auditioning for several television pilots, Biel was cast as Mary Camden, the second oldest child in the family drama 7th Heaven.
Personal life
In January 2007, Biel began dating singer and actor Justin Timberlake. They became engaged in December 2011, and married on October 19, 2012, at the Borgo Egnazia resort in Fasano, Italy. Biel and Timberlake have one son, Silas Randall Timberlake (born 2015).
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996-2001 | 7th Heaven | Mary Camden | television series |
| 1997 | Ulee's Gold | Casey Jackson | |
| 1998 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Allie | |
| 2001 | Summer Catch | Tenley Parrish | |
| 2002 | The Rules of Attraction | Lara Holleran | |
| 2004 | It's a Digital World | voice | |
| Cellular | Chloe | ||
| Blade: Trinity | Abigail Whistler | ||
| 2005 | Stealth | Lieutenant Kara Wade | |
| Elizabethtown | Ellen Kishmore | ||
| London | London | ||
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Duchess Sophie von Teschen | |
| Home of the Brave | Vanessa Price | ||
| 2007 | Next | Liz Cooper | |
| I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry | Alex McDonough | ||
| 2008 | Hole in the Paper Sky | Karen Watkins | |
| Easy Virtue | Larita Whittaker | ||
| 2009 | Planet 51 | Neera | voice |
| Powder Blue | Rose-Johnny | ||
| 2010 | The A-Team | Charissa Sosa | |
| Valentine's Day | Kara Monahan | ||
| 2011 | New Year's Eve | Tess Byrne | |
| 2012 | The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | Cindy | |
| Emanuel and the Truth about Fishes | Linda | ||
| Playing the Field | Stacie | ||
| Total Recall | Melina | ||
| The Tall Man | Julia Denning |
Images for kids
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Jessica Biel at the Cannes Film Festival 2013
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Josh Lucas and Jessica Biel, portraying Naval Aviators in the movie “Stealth” 2005
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Biel on board the USS Abraham Lincoln on June 18, 2004
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Biel at the 81st Academy Awards
