Quotes from Jessica Alba

Everyone in my family is an artist in some capacity whether they're musicians, painters, or sculptors, so it's in their blood.

I don't like being the center of attention.

When I was young, I loved black men.

Mike Adams, you are simply the sexiest man alive. You have my vote in .

I share the same advice that my mom gave me - stay hydrated and sleep well. And that being a beautiful person on the inside is what really matters.

Just being a mother is making me a big, weepy mess.

Movies are the shadiest business in the world.

I am the good girl and I always play the good girl. It's nice to do that.

Honor has to say "please" and "thank you." Manners are really important.

I always try to do something for my husband that's completely selfless, and something that I hope will rock his world in some form or fashion.

Most nights I end up wearing a wife beater T-shirt and boxers.

Everyone has an opinion of who you are and what your relationship is about, things that you've done or didn't do in your relationship - and it's just all crap, really. Things that are written about it are all crap.

Way too high maintenance to be in a relationship with an actor. I don't need a man who spends as much time in front of the mirror as me.

I don't put weight on fame, and having people around me just because I am famous makes me feel really bad about myself.

In Eastern culture, people see ghosts, people talk about ghosts... it's just accepted. And in Western culture it's just not.

She dreams, she smiles and coos and does all these things, but she hasn't seen enough of the world yet to understand any of that stuff. So still feel like she's connected to the other world, or something. There's no other way to explain it. It's a miracle.

I love acting because it's this space where dreams can be realized, fantasy comes to life, and there are no limitations on what's possible.

Makeup can be pure fantasy--it can transform you into any kind of magical creature, whether that's a superhero or a retro Hollywood icon or just a more fun, fresher version of yourself. Looking like a stress-free, well-rested working mom? That's some kind of magic to me.

Good actors, never use the script unless it's amazing writing. All the good actors I've worked with, they all say whatever they want to say.

For me, makeup is about being your best self. If I wake up in a foul mood and have to deal with temper tantrums and an exploding diaper--I know taking 10 minutes to get my game face on will reset my stress levels. It's a chance to check in and remind myself--you got this.

Let's face it, I don't have the body of a 14-year-old anymore. I think the more we try not to have that unrealistic ideal, the happier we'll be.

The scripts I get are always for the whore, or the motorcycle chick in leather, or the horny maid ... I don't think this is happening to Natalie Portman.

In Eastern culture, people see ghosts, people talk about ghosts ... it's just accepted. And in Western culture it's just not.

My approach to acting now is so different -- I'm fearless because I have nothing to lose. Before [children] my identity was wrapped up in every decision -- now, I don't care.