The 28-year-old actress does find it “awkward” to constantly be followed by photographers, but realizes it’s part of being a famous actress.

Jessica – who has a 22-month-old daughter Honor Marie with her husband Cash Warren – told Total Film magazine: “It is what it is. But if I don’t leave the house, I don’t go anywhere and there’s no point in doing that.”

“I’m a person! I think if you complain about it you seem like an a*shole. More of an a*shole than if you just go with it. It’s not like you ever get used to it – it’s like having sex with the camera in front of you – it’s just awkward!”

Discussing nudity on screen, Jessica claims the sadomasochistic sex scenes in her new movie “The Killer Inside Me” were scary to shoot.

She said: “It’s terrifying, it’s awful. As much as you’re setting up an environment, you’re still like, ‘There’s a camera pointing at me!’”

“I had pasties on and undies on, I was never naked. But still it’s weird – especially with a stranger. But then running in heels and firing a gun isn’t easy either!”

The “Valentines Day” star – who lives in Los Angeles with her film producer husband Cash Warren and 19-month-old daughter Honor Marie – loves scouring the classified advertisements on website Craigslist to find interesting and quirky pieces for her home.

She told Self magazine: “I’ve bought 70 per cent of my house off Craigslist! I’ve found so many things; couches, tables, lamps. I love the idea of recycling furniture and there being a history there.”

The 28-year-old beauty – who married Cash in May 2008 after four years of dating – also admitted her relationship remains as fresh as ever and she still loves the way the producer makes her feel.

She explained: “I love the way I feel after Cash and I wake up. Or talk on the phone. Everything! Every time I see him or talk to him, I fall in love with him all over again.”

Jessica is delighted with the home she and Cash have created but recently admitted her workload was smaller so that she could spend more time there watching Honor grow up.

She said: “Life moves so fast as a new mom. Sometimes I wish time would slow down.”

“Every milestone is memorable, from the numerous wardrobe changes in her first five months due to her explosive diarrhea to the first time she said, ‘Mama.’

The “Fantastic Four” actress has learned to love her imperfections because they remind her of the joy she experienced when pregnant with her daughter Honor Marie, now 18 months old.

She said: “Even though some might consider them a flaw, I’ve learned to love my stretch marks. Pregnancy was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had. So I’ll take the stretch marks.”

“I’ll take the sagging boobs. I’ll take the cellulite I can never get rid of. If you walk around with your head held high and you’re happy and positive, then all that other stuff is irrelevant. Confidence is number one.”

The 28-year-old beauty – who is married to film producer Cash Warren – also revealed she hopes to have more children and dreams of settling down with her family in the South of France.

She explained to Self magazine: “My mother-in-law has lived there for more than 20 years, and she has a beautiful set-up. I want to be able to allow Honor and my other kids, who I hope to be blessed with in the future, to maintain their innocence for as long as possible. There is so much time to be an adult.”

Jessica loves every aspect of motherhood and says having Honor has helped her to stop being so critical of herself.

She added: “Honor is the best cure for stress

. When I spend time with her, I get instant perspective. I can be hard on myself if I don’t do everything perfectly. But now that I have her, there’s no time for that.”

“I want to teach her that you can learn from your mistakes, and if you keep moving and stay positive and loving, everything will work out.”

The “Sin City” actress, husband Cash Warren and 17-month-old daughter Honor Marie spent the American holiday at her parents’ house, with Jessica taking on the main kitchen duties.

She revealed: “I made the turkey this year. My mom just laid it on me – a big 26 pounder. We do it potluck style.”

Jessica was not the only celebrity to get busy in the kitchen yesterday. “I Want To Know What Love Is” singer Mariah Carey had planned to cook up a feast for husband Nick Cannon.

Nick said: “Mariah is cooking. She’s a great cook – she’s dope in the kitchen.”

Lindsay Lohan joined her family in New York to share culinary duties with her mother Dina and younger sister Ali.

Dina revealed beforehand: “Lindsay is making the garlic mashed potatoes. They are amazing. Ali is doing the stuffing and I’m doing the turkey and making sure nothing burns.”

“Then, when it’s ready, we go around the table and say what we are thankful for. It’s just a Thanksgiving tradition we have at our house that we grabbed onto. We are so blessed and it’s important to share what we are thankful for, and not to take things for granted.”

Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher flirted using flowers yesterday while filming Valentine’s Day in LA.

Lucky Ashton has been getting his fill of one-on-one time with his female costars, including some steamy scenes with Jennifer Garner earlier this week.

Jessica seems to be having fun at work with Ashton, but she’s even more smiley when spending downtime with her family.

Jessica Alba and a friend tested out mattresses on a shopping trip in LA on Wednesday. She also decided to try out a lighter hair color perhaps getting into the Summer spirit.

This isn’t the first time she’s gone brighter, but what do you think — do you like her better as a blonde or a brunette?

While the temperatures are rising this long Fourth of July weekend, it will give Jess a chance to show off her hot bikini body along with her new look.

Not surprisingly, Jessica Alba is dealing in a different type of paper these days.

The actress has made an undisclosed donation to the United Way of Central Oklahoma as part of her apology for plastering a great white shark poster over one of the charity’s billboards in a misguided attempt to draw attention to the deep-sea predator’s dwindling population.

“We’re very pleased she made a contribution,” United Way spokeswoman Erin Brewer told the Oklahoman, adding that the money will go toward various good works around Oklahoma City.

The dollar amount was not disclosed, so the mailed-in contribution could equal anywhere between $500 and $9,999.

Local police confirmed Monday that they would not be pursuing vandalism charges against Alba for her role in the stunt, photographic evidence of which inevitably ended up online.

“I got involved in something I should have had no part of,” Alba said in an apologetic statement last week.

Jessica Alba is working ”overtime” to get pregnant again.

The actress – who gave birth to daughter Honor Marie last June – and husband Cash Warren are keen to add to their family and want to conceive by the end of this year.

A source said: “Jessica and Cash are working overtime to get pregnant. She and Cash are boasting that they love being parents and are determined to expand their family as soon as possible.”

Jessica, 27, recently revealed how giving birth had given her life a new meaning.

She said: “So far, motherhood is the best thing ever. It is exhausting but way more fulfilling than anything I have done. Everything I do now is so much more meaningful because of her.”

The stunning star also claimed the labor wasn’t as painful as she expected.

She said: “Contractions aren’t that bad. If you’ve ever had bad cramps? That’s what they’re like.”

“But that moment when they put the baby on your chest – that’s deep. It’s a deep experience.”

It is learnt that talks are on with the Fantastic Four Hollywood star Jessica Alba, to play an important role in director Venkat Prabhu’s Goa.

The movie has Jai, Vaibhav, Premji Amaren and Arvind Akash in the lead, and is said to be a road film in which a group of friends go on a trip to Goa. This is the third directorial venture of Venkat Prabhu, after Chennai 600028 and Saroja.

There are three heroines in the film and through Warner Bros the co producers of the film, Ocher Studios is trying to rope in the sexy Jessica Alba. Sources close to Venkat say that the actress has asked for a script which is send to her through her manager.

Besides a Hollywood heroine, there are two more heroines in the movie, and it is said that talks are on with Sneha and Genelia for the same.

Jessica Alba says nothing is ‘off-limits’ in her newly-renovated house.The actress, who shares the Los Angeles mansion with her husband Cash Warren and their five-month-old daughter Honor, is thrilled with the refurbishment and says it’s the perfect home for her family.

She said: “It’s kid-friendly, animal-friendly. You can jump on the sofas, walk around barefoot. There’s nothing off-limits here.”

Jessica, who also has three dogs, says she insisted on using non-toxic paint and recycled furniture in the environmentally-friendly property.

She added: “The energy here is so inviting – it is open and playful. And everywhere you look, inside and out, you get to see a part of nature.”

The 27-year-old beauty also revealed her film producer spouse is very domesticated and loves helping out with Honor.

Jessica told America’s InStyle magazine: “He is pretty organized for a dude.”

Jessica Alba refuses to leave her four-month-old daughter while filming new movie ”An Invisible Sign of My Own.”

The 27-year-old actress – who welcomed Honor, her first child with husband Cash Warren, into the world in June – is finding it difficult to leave her daughter when she goes to work.

She told People magazine: “To be honest with you, it’s tough – and if it was any other movie I wouldn’t be doing it.”

“It’s difficult to spend any time away from her. I love my daughter and she’s going to be with me every day on the set.”

Jessica plays a mathematics teacher who helps troubled young students in the new movie, which also stars Mackenzie Milone.

The stunning star recently revealed becoming a mother has given her life new meaning. She said: “So far, motherhood is the best thing ever.”

“It is exhausting but way more fulfilling than anything I have done. Everything I do now is so much more meaningful because of her.”

Jessica Alba has posed in a Hannibal Lecter mask in a bid to encourage people to vote in the US Presidential election.

The “Fantastic Four” actress is seen with messy hair, no make-up and tears running down her face in the photograph shot by Mark Liddell which shows her mouth tightly hidden behind metal nails – referencing the cannibal character made famous by Anthony Hopkins in 1991 movie “The Silence of the Lambs.”

Jessica’s photograph, a “Declare Yourself” public service announcement (PSA), bears the tagline: “Only you can silence yourself. Make them hear you. Register to vote now.”

Jessica, who previously appeared in a raunchy bondage-themed advertising campaign for Declare Yourself, recently said: “If you don’t register and vote and make a difference, and hopefully change the bad things that are happening in our country, you are essentially just binding and muzzling yourself.”

The 27-year-old actress isn’t the only star to use her celebrity to persuade Americans to vote.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Halle Berry, Jennifer Aniston and Ellen DeGeneres are among those appearing in the “5 Friends” PSA.

Explaining his involvement in the cause, Leonardo said: “I mean, seriously, after this whole video – if you’re not going to vote, I don’t even know what to say. You know you have to vote.”

Jessica Alba has appeared in a raunchy bondage-themed advertising campaign.

The “Sin City” actress stars in the dramatic photographic campaign for voter group Declare Yourself – which encourages young people to register to vote in the upcoming US Presidential election – and is seen topless, with black tape across her mouth and chest and heavy eye make-up.

The pictures include the tag “Only You Can Silence Yourself,” and Jessica, 27, claims they “really resonate” with the issue of voter registration.

She said: “If you don’t register and vote and make a difference, and hopefully change the bad things that are happening in our country, you are essentially just binding and muzzling yourself.”

“We sign up for MySpace pages and Facebook pages, and download music off the internet. The least people can do is register to vote online, actually making a difference in their world, not just making their lives a little bit cooler.”

Photographer Marc Liddel shot the campaign, and despite the racy nature of the pictures Jessica insists she was not embarrassed.

She said: “It didn’t freak me out at all. What I like about Marc’s work is that he tells a story and brings real emotion to his pictures.”

The actress has also spoken about her three-month-old baby Honor, her first child with husband Cash Warren, insisting being a parent is the most fulfilling thing she has experienced.

She said: “So far motherhood is the best thing ever. It is exhausting but way more fulfilling than anything I have done. Everything I do now is so much more meaningful because of her.”

New parents Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are banning their baby daughter from chasing fame – until she’s at least 21.

The newlyweds are determined to make sure Honor, who was born in June, should finish her education before she pursues the life of a celebrity – if that is the life she chooses.

Jessica Alba says, “When she finishes college, she can do whatever she wants.”

But the actress admits it could be tough convincing Honor to wait: “I think at some point all little kids express that desire, because they’re so used to being treated like a star.”

Jessica Alba says giving birth was more like ”meditation.”

The 27-year-old actress – who welcomed daughter Honor Marie into the world on June 7 – insists she exuded quiet strength during the natural labor and the whole experience was incredibly peaceful.

She said: “I didn’t scream. It was really Zen. The labor was more like meditation. I did yoga breathing. I was focused. I ate a lot of soul food before she was born.”

Jessica’s husband Cash Warren added: “She didn’t make a sound. It was amazing.”

The “The Love Guru” actress also revealed she has already embarked on an exercise and healthy eating regime to shed her post pregnancy weight.

She told America’s OK! magazine: “I started working out last Thursday, but for 20 minutes. I do cardio on my own. I’m doing it slow.”

“Now I’m starting to eat more healthy. Because after working out, having fried chicken and mashed potatoes is a little counteractive.”

Cash is convinced Honor looks just like him, but he is worried his daughter will later develop Jessica’s stunning features and he will have to deter numerous male suitors.

He said: “She looks like a girl version of me. She has my nose, my eyebrows and my forehead and dimples.”

Jessica added: “She has my mouth when I was a baby. And my ears.”

Cash said: “Maybe Honor is a mixture. I want her to look like me, because a daughter looking like Jessica, I’d kill myself!”

Jessica Alba has sold photographs of her daughter Honor Marie for $1.5 million.

The “Fantastic Four” actress – who gave birth to Honor, her first child with husband Cash Warren, in June – signed a deal with America’s OK! magazine, after caving into demand for the exclusive first pictures.

A source said: “Jessica wasn’t planning to sell the photographs, but gave in after she was bombarded by offers from various weekly magazines.”

“She settled on a $1.5 million deal, which will cover the first photographs and a set of pictures of Honor from another event later in the year, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Honor is absolutely adorable and the photos are all so cute.”

Jessica isn’t the only celebrity to have sold photographs of her firstborn.

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves – who welcomed their first child Levi Alves McConaughey earlier this week – reportedly signed a deal with the same magazine for $3 million.

Jessica Alba ”never felt less sexy” than when she was pregnant.

The 27-year-old actress – who gave birth to daughter Honor Marie in June – never felt attractive after piling on the pounds while expecting her first child.

She said: “I never felt less sexy when I was pregnant! I mean, I wouldn’t have changed it for the world and my cravings weren’t bad – I craved citrus fruits, like lemons, oranges and grapefruits.”

“But I wanted to get rid of all the weight. It was also a time of great happiness, though, and I certainly didn’t have any cravings not to be pregnant.”

Since giving birth, Jessica admits she is now more in love with husband Cash Warren than ever before.

She added to Britain’s Cosmopolitan magazine: “Cash believes, as I do, in taking life as it comes.”

“Nothing was planned – the pregnancy or the wedding – but he took it in his stride and convinced me we’d conquer all, I love that.”

“He makes me laugh more than anyone – and he’s great looking too.”

Jessica and Cash married in a secret ceremony in May.

Jessica Alba is to play Barbarella in a remake of the classic sci-fi movie.

The Sin City and Fantastic Four star will take on the erotic role made famous by Jane Fonda in 1968.

Jessica, 27, landed the part after director Robert Rodriguez split from his actress girlfriend, Rose McGowan.

He had been planning to remake the film with Rose in the leading role, but studio bosses refused to finance the £50million scheme because Rose wasn’t a big enough name.

An insider said: “Now Rose is out of the picture, Jessica is perfect – she’s gorgeous and can be a badass on screen.”

Jessica Alba’s brother says she gave birth to daughter Honor Marie naturally.

Josh Alba revealed his new niece – who was born on Saturday (June 7, 2008) – is “gorgeous” and the family couldn’t be happier with her arrival.

He told “E! News”: “She is gorgeous. She looks just like my sister. Jessica did everything natural…It went really well. We are all just ecstatic. She definitely looks like an Alba to me.”

Jessica’s father Mark – who flew to California from Florida so he wouldn’t miss the birth – also gushed about his new granddaughter and says Honor is the spitting image of her famous mother.

He said: “She’s got Jessica’s complexion, her hair, her eyes. She looks like Jessica when she was a baby.”

“I thought Jessica was the prettiest baby I had ever seen, but I was wrong. The fact that this little girl came out of my daughter’s stomach, it blows my mind.”

Meanwhile, Jessica and husband Cash Warren’s choice of name for their daughter has been praised by a baby naming expert.

Pamela Redmond Satran, co-author of baby-naming guides “Cool Names” and “The Baby Name Bible,” said: “Honor is one of the Puritan Virtue names that has been making a comeback along with sisters Hope, Faith and Charity.”

“My guess is that Jessica Alba, going through life as one of several trendily-named ‘Jessicas’ in any room, was looking for a name that was both classic and unusual, and she made an excellent choice.”

Jessica Alba’s friends and family were stunned to discover she had got marie

The 27-year-old actress tied the knot with Cash Warren, 31, in a secret ceremony on Monday (May 19, 2008) with no guests present, and the couple managed to keep their nuptials hidden from everyone.

A source close to Jessica, who described her as “very responsible” said: “Jessica and Cash’s ceremony surprised even good friends.”

“She used to feel it would be OK to wait until after the baby was born to get married but her traditional side must have really kicked in.”

“Cash is a wonderful guy and she really does love him.”

Jessica’s “emotional” father Mark confirmed the ceremony, saying: “It was well-hidden from the paparazzi – and a lot more.”

Mark also spoke of his happiness for the “Sin City” star, adding to Latina.com: “I think it is good news for her.”

“I’m glad for her. She’s a beautiful girl. I’m her dad and I’m happy for her no matter what happens.”

Jessica and Cash are expecting their first child this summer.

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