Jessica Biel, Then and Now
Biel Goes to Heaven
At age 14, Biel was cast as the eldest daughter in the longest-running family drama in US television history, "7th Heaven." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica Biel Actress Jessica Biel may be best known for her role as troubled daughter Mary Camden on the hit TV show "7th Heaven" -- and for her killer physique -- but this rising star is quietly building a stellar film career. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel Is Born Born in Ely, Minnesota Jessica's family moved around many times before settling in what she considers her hometown, Boulder, Colorado. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel Begins Jess began her career at a young age playing the lead roles local productions such as "Annie," "The Sound of Music" and "Beauty and the Beast". - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica's Got Ta... At age 12, Jessica was signed on by a talent agency where she appeared in commercials for Pringles and Deluxe Paint. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel Goes to Hea... At age 14, Biel was cast as the eldest daughter in the longest-running family drama in US television history, "7th Heaven." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel Bares Some ... During the fourth season of "7th Heaven," Biel posed semi-nude for the cover of Gear magazine in an attempt to lose her squeaky-clean image. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica's 'Catch... Jessica Biel starred with Freddie Prinze Jr. in the 2001 comedy "Summer Catch." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica's 'Rules... After playing the love interest of Freddie Prinze, Jr., Biel portrayed Lara, a promiscuous college student in "The Rules of Attraction". - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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The Education of... Before starring in box office hits, Jessica attended Tufts University, but left after her freshmen year to finish the sixth season of "7th Heaven." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel Descends fr... Jessica decided to leave "7th Heaven" at the end of sixth season to pursue her movie career. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'The Texas Chain... She was cast as the leading lady in "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," which was a box office success. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel's Boyfriend... Jessica had a cameo appearance in the film "Cellular," playing the love interest of her then real-life boyfriend Chris Evans. Jessica and Evans dated from 2001 to 2006. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'Blade: Trinity' The third installment of the "Blade" film series was Biel's most physical role to date. The hard work helped prepare for her months of pre-production training for her next flick, "Stealth". - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica and Jami... Jamie Foxx and Jessica Biel co-starred in "Stealth". - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel's Killer Bo... Jessica loves to mix up her workouts to break up the monotony of going to the gym. She also indulges in organic food to keep her killer bod in tune. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica In 'Eliz... After "Stealth" Jessica played Ellen Kishmore in the romantic comedy "Elizabethtown". She also co-starred in the indie flick "London" with then-boyfriend Chris Evans. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica Biel: Se... Esquire magazine named Biel the "Sexiest Woman Alive" in 2005. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'The Illusionist... Biel's true breakthrough role was as princess Sophie in "The Illusionist" opposite Edward Norton. Her performance highlighted her ability to play serious roles. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica's Rising... Biel was awarded the Rising Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival as well as an Achievement Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her performance in "The Illusionist." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Biel's Boys It was rumored that Jessica Biel dated New York Yankees star, Derek Jeter in the fall and winter of 2006. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica and Just... But the rumors were never confirmed. Today she dates Justin Timberlake. The couple was first linked together at the 2007 Golden Globes. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica the Joke... Biel starred in the summer comedy, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" along side funnymen Adam Sandler and Kevin James. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'I Now Pronounce... She also showed off her comedic chops in "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" which was a hit at the box office despite varied reviews. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Jessica the Prod... Next, Jessica produced and starred in the short film "Hotel in the Paper Sky" which was released in 2008. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'Easy Virtue' Biel's next starring role was in the 2008 period piece, "Easy Virtue," an adaption of the play by Noel Coward. The Hollywood Reporter described Biel's performance in "Easy Virtue" as "an irresistible force of nature -- a kind, witty, supremely intelligent and beautiful woman who ... is capable of rejoinders that thoroughly undercut her opponent's withering criticism." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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'Valentine's Day... Biel joined the ensemble cast of "Valentine's Day" where she met future BFF Jennifer Garner. - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Superhero Jess Jess left behind the romantic comedies and strapped on a superhero suit for a role in "The A-Team." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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Up Next for Jess Catch the actress in the upcoming films "Nailed" and "New Year's Eve." - Xfinity Entertainment Editors
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