Quotes from Jessica Alba

When it comes to diversity, women are still underrepresented in so many different places, but one place we're not underrepresented is we hold a majority of the household income, and we control that.

Love is ever evolving and it takes compromise, work and patience.

When I work out, I have energy and feel good about myself.

There's no such thing as a perfect guy. I think it would be strange if somebody was absolutely everything you always wanted, because then there'd be no challenge. Also, you'd feel inferior.

I never fit in with my peer group. I never hung out with kids my age - I always wanted to hang out with my mom and her girlfriends.

The time I'm not spending with my kid has to be worth it, so when I sat down with my agents after I was ready to go back to work, I told them: It's all about the directors.

I'm all about supporting anyone whose art is also the way they make their living.

You have to be the best of whatever you are, but successful, cool actresses come in all shapes and sizes.

If I didn't get a job, between 16 and 18, that wasn't significant, I was just going to go to college. I didn't want to be a struggling actor at 36 with five kids, doing something I hated. You see the story so much. It's such a vicious business to be in when you're not meant to be in it.

The secret to using power is not to use it. Just having it is enough.

I don't hang out with the Hollywood cool people. I'm not out trying to make friends with people because they're famous.

I could have sexual chemistry with vinegar.

My parents were young and liberal and knew I was going to drink anyway, so they let me do it at home.

My theory is that if you look confident you can pull off anything - even if you have no clue what you're doing.