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| ==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
| Jessica was born in Minnesota but raised in ] where her family had moved to when she was very young. | Jessica was born in Minnesota but raised in ] where her family had moved to when she was very young. | ||
| She initially trained to become a vocalist with the hope of performing in ] and appeared in several musicals at an early age including ], ], ], and ]. | She initially trained to become a vocalist with the hope of performing in ] and appeared in several musicals at an early age including '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. | ||
| It wasn't until she attended the International Modeling & Talent Association Convention in ] in 1994 when her career started to take off as a teen print model. However, her big break came when she 14 years old when she landed the role of Mary Camden on the WB TV Series |
It wasn't until she attended the International Modeling & Talent Association Convention in ] in 1994 when her career started to take off as a teen print model. However, her big break came when she 14 years old when she landed the role of Mary Camden on the WB TV Series ''7th Heaven''. The series from ] and Brenda Hampton became a critically acclaimed family drama. Jessica's film career also began at age 14 when she played alongside ] in his ] winning performance in '']'' (1997). | ||
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After her departure from ''7th Heaven'' she accepted projects mainly geared to teens and young adults including '']'' (2001), '']'' (2002) and '']'' (2003). The movies were met with mild reaction from the box office and panned by many critics. It was believed that Jessica's career may have suffered damage from mistakes in her youth including posing for ''Gear'' magazine and her ranting against ''7th Heaven'' creator Brenda Hampton. Nevertheless, she is currently a sought after young Hollywood actress which is apparent by her roles in '']'' (2004) and '']'' 2005. | ||
| ⚫ | Aside from acting, Jessica became a spokesmodel for ] cometics in 2002. | ||
| and her ranting against "7th Heaven" creator Brenda Hampton. Nevertheless, she is currently a sought after young Hollywood actress which is apparent by her roles in "]" (2004) and "]" 2005. | |||
| ⚫ | Aside from acting, Jessica became a spokesmodel for L'Oreal cometics in 2002. | ||
| In ], Jessica enrolled in undergraduate study at ]. She left before completing a degree program in order to pursue her acting career. | In ], Jessica enrolled in undergraduate study at ]. She left before completing a degree program in order to pursue her acting career. | ||
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| ==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
| In ], Jessica posed topless in a layout of Gear magazine. It was controversial because she was only 17 at the time of the shoot. Her frustration and fear about being typcast was one of the reasons that led to her decision; blaming that her |
In ], Jessica posed topless in a layout of ''Gear'' magazine. It was controversial because she was only 17 at the time of the shoot. Her frustration and fear about being typcast was one of the reasons that led to her decision; blaming that her saintly image on ''7th Heaven'' was limiting her film career in terms of the roles she wanted including a lead role in '']'' (1999), which eventually went to ]. Jessica also hoped that by posing she would get out of her ''7th Heaven'' contract, which she accomplished. She later regretted posing for the magazine and regards it as a learning experience. | ||
| ==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
| *1998: Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress in Ulee's Gold | *1998: Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress in ''Ulee's Gold'' | ||
| == Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
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Jessica Claire Biel (born March 3 1982 in Ely, Minnesota), is an American actress, best known as Mary Camden on the television drama 7th Heaven from 1996 to 2002.
Biography
Jessica was born in Minnesota but raised in Boulder, Colorado where her family had moved to when she was very young. She initially trained to become a vocalist with the hope of performing in musical theater and appeared in several musicals at an early age including The Sound of Music, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, and Anything Goes.
It wasn't until she attended the International Modeling & Talent Association Convention in Los Angeles in 1994 when her career started to take off as a teen print model. However, her big break came when she 14 years old when she landed the role of Mary Camden on the WB TV Series 7th Heaven. The series from Aaron Spelling and Brenda Hampton became a critically acclaimed family drama. Jessica's film career also began at age 14 when she played alongside Peter Fonda in his Golden Globe winning performance in Ulee's Gold (1997).
After her departure from 7th Heaven she accepted projects mainly geared to teens and young adults including Summer Catch (2001), The Rules of Attraction (2002) and Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003). The movies were met with mild reaction from the box office and panned by many critics. It was believed that Jessica's career may have suffered damage from mistakes in her youth including posing for Gear magazine and her ranting against 7th Heaven creator Brenda Hampton. Nevertheless, she is currently a sought after young Hollywood actress which is apparent by her roles in Blade: Trinity (2004) and Stealth 2005.
Aside from acting, Jessica became a spokesmodel for L'Oreal cometics in 2002.
In 2001, Jessica enrolled in undergraduate study at Tufts University. She left before completing a degree program in order to pursue her acting career.
Her hobbies include ballet, soccer, running, yoga and hiking. Jessica currently resides in Los Angeles.
Controversy
In 2000, Jessica posed topless in a layout of Gear magazine. It was controversial because she was only 17 at the time of the shoot. Her frustration and fear about being typcast was one of the reasons that led to her decision; blaming that her saintly image on 7th Heaven was limiting her film career in terms of the roles she wanted including a lead role in American Beauty (1999), which eventually went to Thora Birch. Jessica also hoped that by posing she would get out of her 7th Heaven contract, which she accomplished. She later regretted posing for the magazine and regards it as a learning experience.
Trivia
- She is of German, Irish, and Choctaw ancestry.
- Has one younger brother, Justin.
- Is a vegan and active in PETA.
Awards
- 1998: Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actress in Ulee's Gold
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Other notes |
| 2006 | The Illusionist | Princess Sophie | Post-production |
| 2005 | London | London | Post-production |
| 2005 | Elizabethtown | Ellen Kishmore | |
| 2005 | Stealth | Kara Wade | |
| 2004 | Blade: Trinity | Abigail Whistler | |
| 2004 | Cellular | Frankie Vitello | |
| 2004 | It's a Digital World | voice | |
| 2003 | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Erin | |
| 2002 | The Rules of Attraction | Lara Holleran | |
| 2001 | Summer Catch | Tenley Parrish | |
| 1998 | I'll Be Home for Christmas | Allie | |
| 1997 | Ulee's Gold | Casey Jackson | |
| 1996 | 7th Heaven | Mary Camden | Television series |
External links
- Jessica Biel .com.ar
- Jessica Biel at IMDb
- The Unofficial Jessica Biel Web Page
- Jessica Biel's Official Website